Translartion. Region: Russians Fedetion –
Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –
More than 370 monitoring studies in 111 natural and green areas of the city were carried out by specialists from the capital Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection in 2024. They kept records of animals using scientifically proven methods, through observation, identification by voice and traces of their presence.
“The results of the animal census for 2024 indicate a satisfactory ecological situation in the city. The identification of 157 species listed in the Red Book of Moscow confirms that the capital’s natural areas are an important link in preserving its rich diversity of flora and fauna. This achievement was made possible by constant monitoring of the state of ecosystems and comprehensive measures to protect nature,” said Azamat Kunafin, head of the biodiversity monitoring department of the city Department of Nature Management and Environmental Protection.
In total, 408 animal species were recorded in 2024, which is 136 more than the year before. The number of identified protected species listed in the Moscow Red Book has increased. Among them are 10 species of mammals, including the European hare, common beaver and pine marten, as well as 74 species of birds. These include, for example, the stock dove, peregrine falcon, little bittern, marsh harrier and black-necked grebe. Rare species of reptiles, amphibians, fish, mollusks and insects were also noted.
One of the most surprising findings of the 2024 monitoring was the Hen Harrier. This bird of prey belongs to the zero category of rarity. This means that such animals lived in a certain area, but now their presence in the wild is not confirmed. The discovery of the Hen Harrier indicates that the capital’s green areas have preserved conditions suitable for this species. Another significant discovery was the detection of the golden-pitted ground beetle, a rare beetle with a bright metallic color. The discovery of these rare inhabitants, listed in the Red Book of Moscow, indicates favorable changes in the city’s ecosystem.
In 2024, the long-eared owl, the purple emperor and the camilla ribbon were also spotted. They belong to the second and third categories of rarity, which are assigned to species vulnerable to urban conditions. And for the first time in recent years, the greater spotted eagle, a large bird of prey listed in the Red Book of Russia, was recorded in Moscow’s natural areas.
Biologists have also recorded the emperor dragonfly, one of the largest dragonflies that prefers clean and calm waters. This species is also listed in the Red Book of Russia and was considered endangered for a long time.
In addition, specialists have recorded 57 species of butterflies, including rare representatives such as the swallowtail and the mourning cloak. Several species of bumblebees and bees of the Dasypodaidae family have been found on the city’s territory. And a special achievement of last year was the discovery of a rare, graceful day butterfly – the laodike fritillary.
Every year in Moscow, not only the number of habitual inhabitants of natural areas, such as the European elk, raven, nightingale and jay, is growing, but also the appearance of rare and endangered species is recorded. This indicates an improvement in the environmental situation in the capital. The results of the animal census will form the basis for developing new environmental initiatives and strengthening measures to protect nature.
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