Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2007 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species'):| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) | Population estimate at site | IBA criteria met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 6-8 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 55-60 breeding pairs | C2 |
| Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus | LC | winter | 1990-2006 | 420-500 individuals | C2, C6 |
| Milvus migrans | NR | breeding | 1990-2006 | 4-5 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 90-100 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 70-80 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Syrian Woodpecker Dendrocopos syriacus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 70-80 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | breeding | 1990-2006 | 14-22 breeding pairs | C1 |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 120-130 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 100-120 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 120-140 breeding pairs | C6 |
The current IUCN Red List category may differ from that which was valid at the time of IBA criteria assessment (2007).
| Protected area (PA) | PA designation | PA area (ha) | Relationship of PA with IBA | Overlap of PA with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reciful neojurasic de la Topalu | Monument al naturii | 17 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Pădurea Canton Hățiș | Nature reserve | 7 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Dealul Alah Bair | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 194 | protected area contained by site | 187 |
| Dealul Alah Bair | Rezervatie naturala | 193 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Canaralele Dunării | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 26,110 | protected area overlaps with site | 3,683 |
| Allah Bair - Capidava | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 11,716 | protected area overlaps with site | 11,636 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Allah Bair - Capidava. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/allah-bair--capidava-iba-romania on 24/09/2023.
