Avachinskaya Bay and Starichkov Island (45736)
Russia (Asian), Asia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Larus schistisagus | Slaty-backed Gull | LC | 2016 | D1a |
| Aves | Clangula hyemalis | Long-tailed Duck | VU | 2016 | A1b, A1d, D1a |
| Aves | Fratercula cirrhata | Tufted Puffin | LC | 2016 | D1a |
| Aves | Synthliboramphus antiquus | Ancient Murrelet | LC | 2016 | D1a |
| Aves | Polysticta stelleri | Steller's Eider | VU | 2016 | A1b, A1d, D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Phalacrocorax pelagicus | Pelagic Cormorant | LC | 2016 | |
| Aves | Haliaeetus pelagicus | Steller's Sea-eagle | VU | 2016 | |
| Aves | Larus ridibundus | Black-headed Gull | LC | 2016 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Avachinskaya Bay and Starichkov 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 30, 2025.