Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga | VU | passage (1998) | 20–50 birds | A1 |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | passage (1998) | 20–40 birds | A1 |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | n/a | passage (1998) | 10,000–30,000 birds | A4iv |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Lake Baikal | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (UA) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Urban areas |
| Forest | - | Coniferous forest (temperate/boreal); Mixed broadleaf-coniferous forest (temp/boreal; Forest steppe (temperate/boreal) |
| Grassland | - | Steppe |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: South Baikal migratory corridor (Russia (Asian)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/south-baikal-migratory-corridor-iba-russia-(asian) on 25/12/2024.