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close| Location | Ukraine, Dnepropetrovskaya |
| Central coordinates | 35o 0.00' East 48o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2, B3 |
| Area | 12,000 ha |
| Altitude | 79 - 148m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (1-2 birds, status unknown).
Site description A stretch of the Orel river valley, near Gupalovka, Chernetchina and Krasnopolie villages. Habitats are dominated by grasslands, with numerous lakes and marshes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadwall Anas strepera | breeding | 1996 | 12-18 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Garganey Anas querquedula | breeding | 1996 | 200-300 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Great Egret Casmerodius albus | non-breeding | 1996 | 160-180 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1996 | 50-60 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Least Concern |
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | breeding | 1996 | 140-160 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Savi's Warbler Locustella luscinioides | breeding | 1996 | 50-60 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | - | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 5% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 30% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 61% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas | 4% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 95% |
| forestry | 5% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Oril' river valley. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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