Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2006 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia | LC | breeding (1999) | present | A3 |
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding (1999) | present | A3 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | breeding (1999) | present | A3 |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | LC | breeding (1999) | present | A3 |
| Cinereous Vulture Aegypius monachus | NT | non-breeding (1997–1999) | 5–60 birds | A1 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | breeding (1998–1999) | 2 pairs | A1 |
| Siberian Jay Perisoreus infaustus | LC | breeding (1999) | present | A3 |
| Yellow-browed Warbler Phylloscopus inornatus | LC | breeding (1999) | present | A3 |
| Pallas's Rosefinch Carpodacus roseus | LC | breeding (1999) | present | A3 |
| Pine Grosbeak Pinicola enucleator | LC | breeding (1999) | present | A3 |
| Red Crossbill Loxia curvirostra | LC | breeding (1999) | present | A3 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 50 | Alpine, subalpine & boreal; Tundra |
| Forest | 20 | Native coniferous |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 | |
| Shrubland | 10 | Scrub |
| Wetlands (inland) | 10 | Standing fresh water; Rivers & streams; Raised bogs; Fens, transition mires & springs |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | 50 |
| forestry | 20 |
| tourism/recreation | 10 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Korgonskaya (Russia (Central Asian)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/korgonskaya-iba-russia-(central-asian) on 22/12/2024.