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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (1997) | 15–20 breeding pairs | A1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 59 | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation |
| Grassland | 40 | Humid grasslands |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 1 | Forestry plantations |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 60 |
| agriculture | 40 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Samara river valley (Ukraine). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/samara-river-valley-iba-ukraine on 19/01/2025.