Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2004 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | breeding (2004) | present | A3 |
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | VU | breeding (2004) | frequent | A1, A3, A4i |
| Siberian Scoter Melanitta stejnegeri | LC | breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Greater Scaup Aythya marila | LC | breeding (2004) | present | A3, A4i |
| Baikal Teal Sibirionetta formosa | LC | breeding (2004) | frequent | A1 |
| Eurasian Wigeon Mareca penelope | LC | breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Siberian Crane Leucogeranus leucogeranus | CR | passage (2004) | present | A1 |
| Ross's Gull Rhodostethia rosea | LC | breeding (2004) | present | A3 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Sajylyk | Zakaznik (IV) | 2 |
| 1995 | Badyariha | Resource Reserve (VI) | 2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | major (>10) | Tundra |
| Forest | - | Coniferous forest (temperate/boreal) |
| Shrubland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Abyy lowland (Russia (Asian)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/abyy-lowland-iba-russia-(asian) on 22/12/2024.