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Zakhidnyj Bug river valley
| Location | Ukraine, Volin |
| Central coordinates | 23o 45.00' East 51o 15.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 1,450 ha |
| Altitude | 162 - 164m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ukranian Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description A stretch of the Zapadniy Bug valley, near the villages of Pidlissya, Rivne and Vushnivka. Habitats are dominated by grassland, with numerous lakes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1997 | 22-30 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 83% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 7% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 80% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zakhidnyj Bug river valley. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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