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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | unknown (-) | min 20,000 individuals | A4iii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 66 | Standing freshwater; Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Fens, transition mires and springs |
| Forest | 25 | Mixed woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest; Native coniferous woodland |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 70 |
| not utilised | 50 |
| tourism/recreation | 50 |
| water management | 35 |
| military | 30 |
| nature conservation and research | 30 |
| forestry | 25 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Narva reservoir (Russia (European)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/narva-reservoir-iba-russia-(european) on 16/01/2025.