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Cikiny astravy
| Location | Belarus, Vitebsk |
| Central coordinates | 27o 29.00' East 55o 38.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B1i |
| Area | 6,364 ha |
| Altitude | 139 - 145m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2005 |
Akhova Ptushak Belarusi
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | passage | 2004 | 3,000-3,500 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 2004 | 2,500-3,000 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 2004 | 250-300 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga | breeding | 2004 | 2 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 2004 | 500-700 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mokh | Nature Sanctuary or Partial Reserve (Local) | 353 | protected area contained by site | 4,840 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 29% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 2% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 30% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 39% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 28% |
| forestry | 29% |
| hunting | major |
| other | major |
| Notes: collection of berries and mushrooms | |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cikiny astravy. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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