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Belozersk lakes
| Location | Russia (Asian), Buryatia |
| Central coordinates | 105o 45.00' East 50o 36.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4iii |
| Area | 1,000 ha |
| Altitude | 60 - 800m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | unknown | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Least Concern |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga | unknown | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | unknown | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | unknown | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | 2004 | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beloozersky | Zakaznik | 63,200 | protected area contains site | 1,000 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Edaphic grassland | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Saline lakes; Salt marshes | - |
Acknowledgements The identification of IBAs and information collected between 1980 and 2009 provided by the IBA network of the Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Belozersk lakes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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