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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Taimyrsky | Zapovednik | 72 |
| 1995 | Taimyrsky | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 70 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Tundra | major (>10) |
| 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 23/11/2024.