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close| Location | Russia (European), Orenburg region |
| Central coordinates | 60o 50.00' East 50o 55.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 81,250 ha |
| Altitude | 320 - 370m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The area is very important for migrating ducks and geese, but more research on spring and autumn migration is needed.
Site description A large system lakes in the steppe zone of eastern Orenburg region, near the border with Kazakhstan.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 1996 | 200,000-300,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | passage | 1996 | 500-1,500 individuals | medium | A1, A4i, B1i | Vulnerable |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | breeding | 1996 | 100 breeding pairs | - | B1i | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | non-breeding | 1996 | 1,000-1,500 individuals | - | B1i | Least Concern |
| Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis | passage | 1996 | 10,000-15,000 individuals | good | A1, A4i, B1i | Endangered |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | breeding | 1996 | 13 breeding pairs | - | A1, A4i, B1i, B2 | Vulnerable |
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | breeding | 1996 | 10-100 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2 | Near Threatened |
| Black-winged Pratincole Glareola nordmanni | breeding | 1996 | 100-150 breeding pairs | medium | A1, A4i, B1i, B2 | Near Threatened |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1996 | - | unknown | A4iii |
Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Caretakers of Shalkaro-Zhetykolski Ozerny Rayon | 2006 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 80% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | 20% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 65% |
| not utilised | 9% |
| other | 25% |
Conservation response Unprotected.
Acknowledgements The identification of IBAs and information collected between 1980 and 2009 provided by the IBA network of the Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU).
References A.V.Davygora
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Shalkaro-Zhetykol'ski lake system. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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