Data Zone
Country/territory: Ukraine
IBA Criteria met: A1, A3, A4i, A4iii, A4iv, B1i, B1iv, B2, B3 (2000)
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Area: 245,000 ha
Site description
An extensive system of lagoons with sandy islands and shores, surround-ed by steppe, in the coastal zone of the Black Sea and Sea of Azov.
Key biodiversity
An important site for waterbirds and birds of the steppe biome.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Syvash Bay. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 25/06/2022.
