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close| Location | Ukraine, Kharkov |
| Central coordinates | 37o 28.00' East 49o 16.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 1,000 ha |
| Altitude | 60 - 100m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Site description A stretch of the Bakhtin river valley near the villages of Bakhtin, Komarovka, Nikolaevka and Chervonuy Oskol. Habitats are dominated by grassland, with numerous lakes, ponds and marshes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1997 | 35-45 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 2% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 70% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 20% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Ruderal land | 8% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 10% |
| forestry | 2% |
| not utilised | 28% |
Management considerations Changing agricultural practices pose a threat.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bakhtyn river valley. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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