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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Swan Goose Anser cygnoid | EN | breeding (2004) | present | A1 |
| Baikal Teal Sibirionetta formosa | LC | breeding (2004) | present | A1 |
| Hooded Crane Grus monacha | VU | breeding (2004) | present | A1 |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | EN | breeding (2004) | present | A1, A3 |
| Little Gull Hydrocoloeus minutus | LC | breeding (2004) | present | A4i |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga | VU | breeding (2004) | present | A1 |
| Pallas's Fish-eagle Haliaeetus leucoryphus | EN | breeding (2004) | present | A1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | unknown (2004) | min 20,000 birds | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Barguzinsky | Zapovednik (Ia) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Freshwater lakes and pools; Permanent swamps |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Valley of Barguzin (Russia (Asian)). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/valley-of-barguzin-iba-russia-(asian) on 23/12/2024.