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Psel river valley (Sary village)
| Location | Ukraine, Poltava |
| Central coordinates | 33o 59.00' East 50o 19.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 1,200 ha |
| Altitude | 96 - 124m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ukranian Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description Natural lakes and associated meadows in the Psel river valley, dominated by meadow plants, reedbeds Phragmites, sedge-beds Carex, and willow Salix. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Quail Coturnix coturnix | breeding | 1997 | 100-200 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1997 | 30-50 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 90% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 90% |
| not utilised | 10% |
| hunting | - |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Psel river valley (Sary village). Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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