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closeCheka mountain
| Location | Russia (Central Asian), Chelyabinsk region |
| Central coordinates | 59o 4.00' East 52o 32.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 22,700 ha |
| Altitude | 262 - 558m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2006 |
Ornithological information Important area for nesting Aquila heliaca.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | breeding | 2002 | 2 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 4% | |
| Grassland | 50% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams | 2% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 40% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 80% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1% |
| not utilised | 20% |
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 Gashek V.A.Morozov V.V.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cheka mountain. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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