Khodz (river)

Khodz
Khodz river headwaters
Physical characteristics
MouthLaba
  coordinates
44°32′06″N 40°43′43″E / 44.5350°N 40.7286°E / 44.5350; 40.7286
Length88 km (55 mi)
Basin size1,250 km2 (480 sq mi)
Basin features
ProgressionLabaKubanSea of Azov

The Khodz (Russian: Ходзь; Adyghe: Фэдз) is a river of southwest Russia, a left tributary of the Laba. It flows through the Republic of Adygea. It is 88 kilometres (55 mi) long, and has a drainage basin of 1,250 km2 (480 sq mi). The Khodz river valley is home, during breeding season to the threatened Egyptian vulture.