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close| Location | Bulgaria, Plovdiv |
| Central coordinates | 24o 33.47' East 42o 25.47' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii, B1i, C3, C4 |
| Area | 3,179 ha |
| Altitude | 253 - 380m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2005 |
Ornithological information Anser albifrons winters in important numbers, and the site holds 20,000 or more waterbirds on a regular basis. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (max. 21 in winter), Anser erythropus (max. 3 on passage), Branta ruficollis (max. 12 in winter), Aythya nyroca (max. 10 on passage).
Site description A freshwater reservoir in south-eastern Bulgaria, surrounded by low hills with forests of Quercus and forestry plantations of Pinus. Land-uses include hunting, fishing and irrigation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | winter | 1996 | 9,072-25,388 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | - | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii, C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyasachnik Reservoir - BG0002010 | Birds Directive | 3,179 | is identical to site | 3,179 | |
| Reka Pyasachnik - BG0000444 | Habitats Directive | 1,880 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 15% |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | 73% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 2% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 73% |
| water management | 73% |
| agriculture | 2% |
| hunting | 60% |
Management considerations Illegal and uncontrolled hunting of waterbirds poses a serious threat.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Pyasachnik Reservoir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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