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close| Location | Russia (European), Saratov region |
| Central coordinates | 48o 34.00' East 50o 8.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3, B2 |
| Area | 13,000 ha |
| Altitude | 19 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Species data given in the database is incomplete as data was only entered for those species which meet criteria.
Site description The floodplain of the small river Bol'shoi Uzen', located in the steppe zone.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | breeding | 1996 | 10-15 breeding pairs | medium | A1, A3, B2 | Near Threatened |
| Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax | breeding | 1996 | 100-150 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Black Lark Melanocorypha yeltoniensis | breeding | 1996 | 100-200 breeding pairs | medium | A3, B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 54% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 87% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 85% |
| other | 15% |
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 V.N.Moseikin
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Algaiski. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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