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close| Location | Ukraine, Kherson |
| Central coordinates | 33o 52.00' East 46o 27.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3, A4i, A4iii, A4iv, B1i, B1iv |
| Area | 33,307 ha |
| Altitude | 20 - 33m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important site for birds of the steppe biome.
Site description Plots of natural steppe with man-made ponds, bordered by cultivated land.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 1996 | 500,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis | passage | 1996 | 60 individuals | poor | A1 | Endangered |
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | winter | - | 424 individuals | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | breeding | 1995 | present [units unknown] | - | A3 | Near Threatened |
| Demoiselle Crane Anthropoides virgo | breeding | 1995 | present [units unknown] | - | A3 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1996 | 57,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Black-winged Pratincole Glareola nordmanni | unknown | 1995 | present [units unknown] | - | A3 | Near Threatened |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1996 | - | unknown | A4iii | |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | passage | 1996 | 57,000 individuals | medium | A4iv, B1iv |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Askaniya-Nova Zapovednik | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 33,307 | protected area contained by site | 33,307 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 100% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Urban parks and gardens | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
Management considerations There are no serious threats.
Protection status National High International High33,307 ha of IBA covered by Biosphere Reserve (Askania-Nova, 33,307 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Askania-Nova Biosphere Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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