Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (1999) | 50–100 pairs | A1 |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga | VU | breeding (1999–2005) | 2–3 pairs | A1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Dolina r. Lukh | Nature Monument (III) | - |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 30 | Humid grasslands |
| Wetlands (inland) | 30 | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 20 | Arable land |
| Forest | 20 | Alluvial and very wet forest; Mixed woodland |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Flood-plain of Lukh river between Lukh and Myt villages (Russia (European)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/flood-plain-of-lukh-river-between-lukh-and-myt-villages-iba-russia-(european) on 28/12/2024.