Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2001 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | passage | 1999 | 800-1,000 individuals | B1i |
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding | 1999 | 30-35 breeding pairs | B2 |
| European Bee-eater Merops apiaster | LC | breeding | 1999 | 60-90 breeding pairs | B2 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding | 1999 | 20-30 breeding pairs | B2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2001) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Balka Velika Osokorivka | Regional Zakaznik | 33 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Velyka Osokorovka (Ukraine). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/velyka-osokorovka-iba-ukraine on 23/11/2024.