Water-Wading Bird Important Ornithological Area of Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic

In clause the data about ornithofauna of major ornithological areas of Nakhchevan Autonomous Republic are presented in the paper. The criteria and categories of таxonomic spectrum of bird species of the area, and also their seasonal, SPEC and European security statuses are determined. The checklist of bird species entered into the Red Book of Azerbaijan, and those expected to be entered is prepared.