Stentsivs'ko-Zhebriyanivs'ki plavni (2061)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Zhebriyanovskie plavni
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.5167, Longitude: 29.5167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 9
Area of KBA (km2): 70.12582
Protected area coverage (%): 92.32
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A part of the Danube delta, near Vilkovo village.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: The total number of breeding waterbirds is 18,000 pairs, while more than 100,000 individuals stage here on migration.
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture | hunting | water management
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The IBA is due to be included in the Danube Delta Biosphere Reserve, which is in the process of being designated.