Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | LC | breeding (2003) | present | A3 |
| Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis | VU | breeding (2003) | present | A1, A3 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | breeding (2003) | abundant | A3, A4i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage (2003) | 40,000–80,000 birds | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Taimyrsky | Zapovednik (Ia) | 72 |
| 1995 | Taimyrsky | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 70 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | major (>10) | Tundra |
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lower Verkhnyaya Taymyra river (Russia (Asian)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lower-verkhnyaya-taymyra-river-iba-russia-(asian) on 26/12/2024.