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Samara river valley
| Location | Ukraine, Kharkov |
| Central coordinates | 36o 39.00' East 48o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 1,700 ha |
| Altitude | 83 - 134m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ukranian Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description A stretch of the Samara valley with numerous lakes and marshes, dominated by grassland habitats, and located near the villages of Samara, Varvarovka and Pavlovka.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1997 | 15-20 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 40% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 59% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 40% |
| not utilised | 60% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Samara river valley. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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