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close| Location | Russia (European), Volgograd region |
| Central coordinates | 46o 27.00' East 49o 46.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 62,000 ha |
| Altitude | 25 - 30m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Site description Edge of Dzhanibekskaya plain wre the flat areas crossed by shallow depressions with more reach vegetation among the steppes and arable lands.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | passage | 2004 | 1,200 individuals | medium | A1, A4i, B1i | Vulnerable |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 2004 | 100,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | breeding | 1999 | 10-15 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | passage | 2004 | 150 individuals | medium | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax | breeding | 1999 | 50-100 breeding pairs | poor | A1, B2 | Near Threatened |
| Demoiselle Crane Anthropoides virgo | passage | 2004 | 2,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 2004 | - | unknown | A4iii |
Local conservation groups The local conservation group below is working to support conservation at this IBA.
| Name | Year formed |
|---|---|
| Zolotarevskaya secondary school | 2004 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 20% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Standing brackish and salt water | 40% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Other urban and industrial areas | 37% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 95% |
| hunting | 40% |
| not utilised | 30% |
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 V.F.Chernobai, S.A.Bukreev, E.N.Sokhina
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zolotarevskaya area. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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