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Bilogir'ya
| Location | Ukraine, Crimea |
| Central coordinates | 34o 6.00' East 45o 9.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 32,000 ha |
| Altitude | 120 - 300m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ukranian Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description A hilly landscape in the northern part of the Crimean mountains. Habitats are dominated by steppe and pseudo-steppe, with a low coverage of forestry plantations.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | breeding | 1996 | 1 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Endangered |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | winter | 1999 | 30-80 individuals | unknown | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 2% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 1% |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland; Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 65% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bilogir'ya. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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