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close| Location | Estonia, Valga County,Võru County |
| Central coordinates | 26o 26.00' East 57o 36.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, C1, C6 |
| Area | 2,548 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2003 |
Ornithological information An important breeding area for Crex crex.
Site description A large complex of flood-plain meadows and scrub along the Mustjõgi river in south-eastern Estonia. The main land-uses are cattle-grazing and haymaking.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1996-2001 | 50 breeding pairs | medium | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Great Snipe Gallinago media | breeding | 2001 | 10-15 males only | unknown | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 1991-2001 | 5 breeding pairs | unknown | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koiva-Mustjõe - EE0080471 | Birds Directive | 3,716 | protected area contains site | 2,548 | |
| Koiva-Mustjõe luha - EE0080421 | Habitats Directive | 3,179 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,900 | |
| Mõisamõtsa - EE0080619 | Habitats Directive | 229 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 7% | |
| Forest | Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 22% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 20% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 51% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 70% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| forestry | 20% |
| nature conservation and research | 97% |
Management considerations Overgrowth of the meadows by scrub (due to undergrazing) poses a major threat, and regular haymaking is required to maintain suitable habitat.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Koiva-Mustjõe. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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