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close| Location | Kazakhstan, Atyrau region |
| Central coordinates | 54o 41.00' East 48o 17.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3 |
| Area | 11,280 ha |
| Altitude | 40 - 44m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2006 |
Ornithological information In June 2006, 62 species were observed in the area during 4 days and about 70 species are estimated to breed. Five species are included in the Red Data Book of Kazakhstan – Steppe Eagle, Demoiselle Crane, Little Bustard, Pallas’s Sandgrouse and Black-bellied Sandgrouse.
Site description The IBA is a slightly undulating desert/semidesert plain, with “white” wormwood, in some places mixed with Graminea including Stipa sp, on the right bank of the Saghz river, 9-29 km to the west-north-west of Saghyz railway station. The average width of the area is 5 km. The soils are hard, sandy and salty, with patches of almost white clay. Along the river, which is 25-30 m wide, there are Tamarix thickets, in some places at least 100-150 m wide. There are precipitous banks suitable for the breeding of sand martins and other hole-nesters. 'Real' tree vegetation is absent.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | breeding | 2006 | 10 breeding pairs | good | A1 | Least Concern |
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | breeding | 2006 | 2-3 breeding pairs | good | A3 | Near Threatened |
| Steppe Eagle Aquila nipalensis | breeding | 2006 | 5-7 breeding pairs | good | A3 | Least Concern |
| Little Bustard Tetrax tetrax | breeding | 2006 | 5 breeding pairs | good | A3 | Near Threatened |
| Demoiselle Crane Anthropoides virgo | breeding | 2006 | 5 breeding pairs | good | A3 | Least Concern |
| Caspian Plover Charadrius asiaticus | breeding | 2006 | frequent individuals | medium | A3 | Least Concern |
| Black-winged Pratincole Glareola nordmanni | breeding | 2006 | 100 breeding pairs | good | A1, A3 | Near Threatened |
| Pallas's Sandgrouse Syrrhaptes paradoxus | breeding | 2006 | 5-10 breeding pairs | good | A3 | Least Concern |
| Black Lark Melanocorypha yeltoniensis | breeding | 2006 | 500 individuals | good | A3 | Least Concern |
| Red-headed Bunting Emberiza bruniceps | breeding | 2006 | 40-50 breeding pairs | good | A3 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Scrub | 10% |
| Desert | Desert & semi-desert - clay | 85% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers & streams | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Other urban & industrial areas | minor |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | 50% |
Management considerations Illegal hunting.
Conservation response None.
References Varshavskiy, S.N., Varshavskiy, B.S and Garbusov, V.K. (1977). Some rare and vanishing birds of Northern Trans-Aral Territory. Rare and vanishing animals and birds of Kazakhstan. Alma-Ata: 146-152. (in Russian). Kovshar, A.F., Davygora, A.V. and Karpov, F.F. (2006). Ornithological observations in Ural-Emba interfluves (Temir, Sagiz, Uyl, Bolshaya Khobda) in June 2006. Selevinia-2006: 63-81. (in Russian).
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