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close| Location | Ukraine, Nikolaev |
| Central coordinates | 31o 34.00' East 46o 32.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 4,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 15m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description A peninsula in the Black Sea, near the Dnepr delta. There are numerous lakes and lagoons (fresh, brackish and salt water), set in a mosaic of steppe, pseudo-steppe and small forestry plantations.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | breeding | 1996 | 11 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | non-breeding | 1996 | 1,950 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | non-breeding | 1996 | 2,380-3,480 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Pallas's Gull Larus ichthyaetus | breeding | 1996 | 2,090-2,290 breeding pairs | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kinburn Peninsula | Unknown | 17,890 | protected area contains site | 4,000 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 80% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Coastal lagoons; Salt marshes; Sand dunes and beaches; Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 15% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
| hunting | 20% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
| agriculture | 15% |
Management considerations Threats to the site include haymaking, overgrazing and afforestation.
Protection status National High International None4,000 ha of IBA covered by Regional Landscape Park (Kinburn Peninsula, 17,890 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kinburns'kyj peninsula. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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