Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2005
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter | 1997 | 583-13,900 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Great White Egret Ardea alba | LC | winter | 1997 | 2-168 individuals | A4i, B1i, C2 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | resident | 1993 | 2-3 breeding pairs | C6 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
Protection status:
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Yazovir Zhrebchevo | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 2,513 | protected area contains site | 2,473 |
| Reka Tundzha 1 | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 9,503 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zhrebchevo Reservoir. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 24/01/2021.
