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close| Location | Russia (Central Asian), Altayski kray |
| Central coordinates | 82o 43.80' East 51o 52.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 94,600 ha |
| Altitude | 170 - 404m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information Important area for nesting Aquila heliaca, A. nipalensis, Crex crex, Bubo bubo.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | breeding | 2004 | 2-3 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 2004 | 40-80 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 1% | |
| Grassland | Steppes & dry calcareous | 55% |
| Wetlands (inland) | 2% | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 42% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| other | 10% |
| agriculture | 40% |
| rangeland/pastureland | 50% |
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 Karjakin I.V.Smelyanski I.E.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Krasnoschekovskaya. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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