Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis | VU | breeding | 1999 | present | A1, A3, A4i |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | passage | 1999 | common | A4i |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | breeding | 1999 | present | A3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage | 1999 | min 20,000 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Gorbita Delta | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | - |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Tundra | major (>10) |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gorbita river (Russia (Asian)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gorbita-river-iba-russia-(asian) on 24/11/2024.