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close| Location | Lithuania, Siauliai |
| Central coordinates | 22o 54.00' East 55o 45.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2 |
| Area | 1,000 ha |
| Altitude | 60 - 80m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important breeding area for Botaurus stellaris and Larus minutus, and notable also for Podiceps grisegena (up to 20 pairs). Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (irregular), Crex crex (a few pairs).
Site description A system of intensively farmed fish-ponds with scattered trees.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | breeding | 1996 | 7-13 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Little Gull Larus minutus | breeding | 1996 | 20 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 5% | |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 80% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 80% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
| hunting | 20% |
| tourism/recreation | 5% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Pavezupis fish-ponds. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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