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close| Location | Russia (Central Asian), Altayski kray |
| Central coordinates | 81o 27.00' East 53o 1.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 88,400 ha |
| Altitude | 156 - 284m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information Important area for nesting Podiceps grisegena, Himantopus himantopus, Recurvirostra avosetta, Xenus cinereus, Egretta alba, Aythya nyroca, Larus ichthyaetus
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Spotted Eagle Aquila clanga | breeding | 2004 | 10-15 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | breeding | 2004 | 4-5 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 63% | |
| Grassland | 16% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | 15% | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | 6% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 8% |
| forestry | 64% |
Management considerations No changes
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 Bakka S.V.Karjakin I.V.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kulundinskaya forest band. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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