Orikhivski lake-system (Ukraine) IBA | Summary

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Orikhivski lake-system

Current view: summary

Country/territory: Ukraine

IBA criteria met: B2 (2000)
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Area: 3,000 hectares (30.00 km²)

Ukranian Society for the Protection of Birds

Site description (2000 baseline)
A group of natural lakes in the River Prip'yat valley, dominated by reedbeds Phragmites and meadows. Human activities include cattle-grazing, haymaking, and hunting.

Key biodiversity
Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (5-12 pairs).

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Orikhivski lake-system (Ukraine). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/orikhivski-lake-system-iba-ukraine on 25/12/2024.