Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 1996 | 20 breeding pairs | A1 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | breeding | 1996 | 100 breeding pairs | B1i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | unknown | - | min 20,000 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2000) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Rakovye ozera | Zakaznik | 54 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs, Standing freshwater | 90 |
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | 10 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | 70 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 50 |
| agriculture | 10 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Rakovye lakes (Russia (European)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/rakovye-lakes-iba-russia-(european) on 23/11/2024.