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close| Location | Czech Republic, Pardubice Region |
| Central coordinates | 15o 40.00' East 50o 5.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 307 ha |
| Altitude | 0 |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information The area is a breeding site, migration stopover and a wintering site of many rare bird species.
Site description Two ponds, Bohdaneèský rybník and Matka, define the water and wetland characteristics of this IBA. Other water bodies include the Zábranské rybníky ponds and Opatovický canal on the eastern border. The land around the ponds is a mixture of meadows with various degree of humidity, reedbeds and sedge stands. Forests cover only a limited part of the area and the prevailing tree species there is the alder.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | breeding | 1998-2002 | 6-10 males only | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bohdanecsky rybnik | National Nature Reserve | 249 | protected area contained by site | 249 |
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| Bohdanecsky rybnik - CZ0531012 | Birds Directive | 307 | protected area overlaps with site | 277 | |
| Bohdanecsky rybnik a rybnik Matka - CZ0533308 | Habitats Directive | 251 | protected area overlaps with site | 228 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 60% |
| Grassland | 9% | |
| Forest | 19% | |
| Shrubland | 3% | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 7% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
Protection status Almost 80% of this IBA is covered by the National Nature Reserve Bohdanecsky rybnik a rybník Matka ponds. 100% of the IBA is covered by SPA Bohdanecsky rybnik.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bohdanecsky rybnik pond. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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