Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2000 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | breeding (1998) | 10–15 breeding pairs | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 40 | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland |
| Wetlands (inland) | 22 | Mud flats and sand flats; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 20 | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes |
| Forest | 15 | Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Unknown | 3 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 100 |
| rangeland/pastureland | 60 |
| forestry | 50 |
| not utilised | 15 |
| agriculture | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Floodplain of Ilek river near Pokrovka (Russia (European)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/floodplain-of-ilek-river-near-pokrovka-iba-russia-(european) on 15/01/2025.