Kagul lake (2094)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Ozero Kagul
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.2167, Longitude: 28.4333
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 6 to 80
Area of KBA (km2): 123.64503
Protected area coverage (%): 78.11
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A freshwater lake near the Danube delta.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: The total number of migrating waterbirds that stage here exceeds 20,000 individuals, with a maximum during August-October. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (min. 13 birds in winter).
Habitats
Land use: fisheries/aquaculture (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Storms can pose a threat.