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close| Location | Lithuania, Siauliai |
| Central coordinates | 22o 38.00' East 56o 17.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C1, C3, C6 |
| Area | 8,299 ha |
| Altitude | 80 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information The site is important for mire-breeding species including Tetrao tetrix (with more than 50 displaying males, the largest concentration in Lithuania) and Pluvialis apricaria (min. 7 pairs), and supports large numbers of Grus grus on passage (up to 200 birds in autumn migration, 1995-1996).
Site description A large raised bog with some small lakes, surrounded by predominantly coniferous forests (mainly spruce Picea with some pine Pinus).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix | breeding | 1999 | 100 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Black Grouse Tetrao tetrix | breeding | 2000 | 50 males only | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 2000-2003 | 10,000 individuals | - | C3 | Least Concern |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 1999 | 4 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 2000 | 4-9 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 2000 | 60 males only | - | C1 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | breeding | 2000 | 7-8 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | breeding | 2000 | 3 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus | breeding | 1999 | 8 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kamanos | Nature Reserve | 4,300 | protected area contained by site | 4,300 | |
| Kamanos | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 5,195 | protected area contained by site | 5,195 |
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| Kamanu pelke - LTAKMB001 | Birds Directive | 6,412 | protected area contained by site | 6,412 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | 52% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Raised bogs | 12% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 28% |
| Grassland | 8% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major |
| agriculture | 35% |
| Notes: mixed ownership (both private and State) of the agricultural land in the buffer zone | |
Protection status National Partial International High4,300 ha of IBA covered by Strict Nature Reserve (Kamanos, 4,300 ha). 5,195 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Kamanos, 5,195 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kamanos Strict NR. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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