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close| Location | Ukraine, Odessa |
| Central coordinates | 28o 26.00' East 45o 13.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4iii, B2 |
| Area | 10,500 ha |
| Altitude | 6 - 80m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The total number of migrating waterbirds that stage here exceeds 20,000 individuals, with a maximum during August-October. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (min. 13 birds in winter).
Site description A freshwater lake near the Danube delta.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | 1999 | 30-50 breeding pairs | unknown | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1999 | 60-80 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Black-crowned Night-heron Nycticorax nycticorax | breeding | 1999 | 120-160 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | breeding | 1999 | 20-40 breeding pairs | unknown | A1 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | - | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 100% |
Management considerations Storms can pose a threat.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kagul lake. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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