Malko Sharkovo reservoir (396)
Bulgaria, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2005
National site name: Yazovir Malko Sharkovo
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.1125, Longitude: 26.8617
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 215 to 306
Area of KBA (km2): 16.62661
Protected area coverage (%): 80.57
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A water-storage reservoir in south-eastern Bulgaria, which does not freeze in winter. It is surrounded by low hills covered by arable land (mainly winter wheat). Human activities include hunting, fishing and 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.
Additional biodiversity: The site is important for wintering Anser albifrons. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (wintering).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (10%) | hunting (100%) | water management (90%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 25 | |
| Shrubland | 25 | |
| Forest | 25 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 25 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Uncontrolled hunting of waterbirds is a serious threat.