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 ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | resident (1992) | 300–450 pairs | B2 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | breeding (1995) | 5–6 pairs | B2 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (1995) | 12–15 pairs | B3 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (1995) | 4–5 pairs | B2 |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga | VU | breeding (1995) | 2 pairs | A1 |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | breeding (1995) | 15–20 pairs | B3 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | breeding (1995) | 10 pairs | B2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Valuny u v.Schaveki | Natural Monument (III) | - |
| 1960 | Kozyanskiy | Nature Sanctuary or Partial Reserve (IV) | 97 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 69 | Native coniferous woodland |
| Wetlands (inland) | 27 | Standing freshwater; Raised bogs |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 3 | Arable land |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 70 |
| hunting | 30 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kaz'jany (Belarus). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kazjany-iba-belarus on 23/12/2024.