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Elanchyk river valley
| Location | Ukraine, Donetsk |
| Central coordinates | 38o 5.00' East 47o 9.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2 |
| Area | 400 ha |
| Altitude | 50 - 55m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ukranian Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description Valley lowlands near the town of Novoazovsk.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentish Plover Charadrius alexandrinus | breeding | 1994 | 40 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | breeding | 1994 | 1,000-1,200 breeding pairs | good | B1i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Elanchyk river valley. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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