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Ravine of Cherek-Balkarski river
| Location | Russia (European), Kabardino-Balkarskaya Republic |
| Central coordinates | 43o 30.00' East 43o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 4,400 ha |
| Altitude | 800 - 3,497m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2008 |
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | 2007 | 1-2 breeding pairs | poor | A1 | Endangered |
| Griffon Vulture Gyps fulvus | breeding | 2007 | 15-20 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 12% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 45% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 3% |
| Rocky areas | Scree & boulders | 20% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Other urban and industrial areas; Urban parks and gardens | 6% |
| Shrubland | 14% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 12% |
| rangeland/pastureland | 30% |
| forestry | 10% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 1% |
| hunting | 100% |
| tourism/recreation | 20% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 3% |
| not utilised | 30% |
Acknowledgements The identification of IBAs and information collected between 1980 and 2009 provided by the IBA network of the Russian Bird Conservation Union (RBCU).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ravine of Cherek-Balkarski river. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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