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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | passage (1997) | 2,000–10,000 individuals | B1i |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (1997) | 30–80 breeding pairs | A1 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding (1997) | 20–30 breeding pairs | B2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 94 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland |
| Wetlands (inland) | 3 | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation |
| Grassland | 2 | Humid grasslands |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 1 | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 94 |
| hunting | 70 |
| agriculture | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Korostushevskoe Game Reserve (Ukraine). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/korostushevskoe-game-reserve-iba-ukraine on 22/01/2025.