Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | 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 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1916 | Barguzinsky | Zapovednik | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 23/11/2024.