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close| Location | Ukraine, Zaporozhie |
| Central coordinates | 35o 10.00' East 46o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii, B1i |
| Area | 75,200 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 32m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The total number of breeding waterbirds is 600-800 pairs, while 30,000-70,000 waterbirds stage here during migration.
Site description An estuary on the coast of the Sea of Azov, with adjoining areas of steppe and arable land, near Genitchesk town.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 1992 | 19,000-22,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1992 | 200-3,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Mute Swan Cygnus olor | passage | 1992 | 11,000-16,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Greater Scaup Aythya marila | passage | 1992 | 2,000-3,000 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Caspian Gull Larus cachinnans | passage | 1992 | 6,000-7,000 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1992 | - | unknown | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Sand dunes and beaches; Standing brackish and salt water; Water fringe vegetation | 70% |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| unknown | - |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Utlyuk lyman. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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