Data Zone
Country/territory: Belarus
IBA criteria met: B2, B3 (2005)
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Area: 3,242 hectares (32.42 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
One of the largest complexes of fish-ponds, together with a reservoir, in the Pripyat (Polesia) region. The fish-ponds are stocked with carp Cyprinus carpio and are highly productive, with a high cover of water-fringe vegetation.
Key biodiversity
The site holds large concentrations of breeding, moulting and post-breeding waterbirds, especially fish-eating species. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (1 pair). Significant proportion (³1%) of national population breeding at site: Aythya ferina (150-200 pairs). Important non-breeding visitors include Ciconia nigra (50-70 birds).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Paliessie fish farm (Belarus). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/paliessie-fish-farm-iba-belarus on 27/12/2024.