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close| Location | Russia (European), Saratov region |
| Central coordinates | 48o 0.00' East 51o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 8,000 ha |
| Altitude | 100 - 150m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Only a short survey of the area has been carried out during a single field season.
Site description An area of agricultural lands on the floodplain of the Rzhestyanke river.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | breeding | 1996 | 2-3 breeding pairs | medium | A3 | Near Threatened |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | breeding | 1996 | 40-60 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax | breeding | 1996 | 15-30 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Black Lark Melanocorypha yeltoniensis | breeding | 1996 | 20-30 breeding pairs | medium | A3 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 98% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 99% |
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: Zhestyanka. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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