Seskar island (12541)
Russia (Central Asian), Central Asia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Larus argentatus | LC | 2007 | D1a | |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Bucephala clangula | Common Goldeneye | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Gavia arctica | Arctic Loon | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Cygnus columbianus | Tundra Swan | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Mareca penelope | Eurasian Wigeon | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Polysticta stelleri | Steller's Eider | VU | 2007 | |
| Aves | Limosa lapponica | Bar-tailed Godwit | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Pluvialis squatarola | Grey Plover | LC | 2007 | |
| Aves | Branta leucopsis | Barnacle Goose | LC | 2007 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Seskar island. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Dec 12, 2025.