Data Zone
Country/territory: Russia (European)
IBA Criteria met: A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2, B3 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria please click here
Area: 17,830 ha
Protection status:
Site description
Valley of Zhidra river from village Krichiny to the mouth of the river. Includes meadows, swamps, meandrs, agricultural lands and adjoning forests.
Key biodiversity
6000-15000 ind of Anser albifons&A.fabalis are gathered here during spring migration, and up to 10000 ducks (Anatidae&Aythinae)
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Valley of Zhizdra river. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 24/01/2021.
