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close| Location | Ukraine, Khmelnitskaya |
| Central coordinates | 27o 21.00' East 49o 18.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2 |
| Area | 1,270 ha |
| Altitude | 281 - 300m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Acrocephalus paludicola (min. 5 pairs).
Site description A stretch of the Vovk river valley, dominated by a mosaic of sedge-meadows Carex, reedbeds Phragmites and willow Salix thickets. Human activities include cattle-grazing, haymaking and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Tern Chlidonias niger | breeding | 1997 | 90-150 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 30% |
| hunting | 100% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vovk river valley. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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