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close| Location | Russia (European), Saratov region |
| Central coordinates | 48o 0.00' East 52o 25.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 25,514 ha |
| Altitude | 200 - 370m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information No special research was carried out for the IBA programme, as a result, data is incomplete.
Site description A large forest tract in the north of the Saratov region.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | winter | 1996 | 15-30 individuals | good | A1 | Least Concern |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | breeding | 1996 | 3 breeding pairs | - | A1, B2 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Khvalynsky | National Park | 25,500 | protected area contained by site | 25,514 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 77% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 22% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 21% |
| forestry | 77% |
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 V.N.Moseikin
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Khvalynski National Park. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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