Lake near Magazinka village (2130)
Ukraine, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Lake near v. Magazinka
Central coordinates: Latitude: 45.9167, Longitude: 34.0667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 15
Area of KBA (km2): 50.02095
Protected area coverage (%): 79.67
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A natural steppe lake, dominated by reedbeds Phragmites. Human activities included cattle-grazing and water management for field irrigation.
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.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | water management (90%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 10 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 90 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Storms (`Natural events') pose a threat.