Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | non-breeding (2006) | 15,000–20,000 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | non-breeding (2006) | 7,000–12,000 birds | B1i |
| Common Scoter Melanitta nigra | LC | passage (2006) | 10,000–20,000 birds | A4i, B1i |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | LC | breeding (2006) | 1,000–1,500 pairs | B2 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | unknown (-) | min 20,000 birds | A4iii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 47 | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams |
| Grassland | 43 | Tundra; Humid grasslands |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 100 |
| rangeland/pastureland | 70 |
| not utilised | 25 |
| energy production and mining | 3 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: River Chernaya (Russia (European)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/river-chernaya-iba-russia-(european) on 23/12/2024.