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close| Location | Ukraine, Poltava |
| Central coordinates | 33o 35.00' East 49o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 4,700 ha |
| Altitude | 50 - 90m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (uncommon on passage), Haliaetus albicilla (1-2 pairs breed, 2-3 birds winter), Falco naumanni (min. 1 pair breeds).
Site description A stretch of the Psel river valley, near the River Dnepr, and dominated by grassland/meadow habitats with lakes and marshes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1999 | 40-60 breeding pairs | unknown | A1 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 12% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 3% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 9% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 22% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Other urban and industrial areas; Ruderal land; Urban parks and gardens | 54% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50% |
| forestry | 12% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| not utilised | 10% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Psel river valley near Komsomol's'k. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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