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closeSources of the rivers Big Karaganka and Syntasty
| Location | Russia (Central Asian), Chelyabinsk region |
| Central coordinates | 59o 49.00' East 52o 37.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 203,900 ha |
| Altitude | 286 - 443m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2008 |
Ornithological information Important area for A3-criteria species.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | breeding | 2002-2007 | 100 breeding pairs | medium | A1, A3 | Near Threatened |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | passage | 2002 | 150 individuals | medium | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | passage | 2006-2007 | 1,000 individuals | medium | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | breeding | 2006-2007 | 11-15 breeding pairs | good | A1, A3 | Vulnerable |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | breeding | 2002 | present [units unknown] | - | A3 | Vulnerable |
| Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax | breeding | 2006-2007 | 200-400 breeding pairs | medium | A1, A3 | Near Threatened |
| Demoiselle Crane Anthropoides virgo | breeding | 2002 | present [units unknown] | - | A3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkaim | Zapovednik | 3,700 | protected area contained by site | 3,700 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 15% | |
| Shrubland | 3% | |
| Grassland | 60% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | 4% | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60% |
| forestry | 15% |
| hunting | - |
| military | minor |
| tourism/recreation | 2% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 3% |
| other | 10% |
| nature conservation and research | 2% |
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.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Sources of the rivers Big Karaganka and Syntasty. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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