Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2004
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | passage | 1994-2004 | 500-1,000 individuals | C2 |
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | passage | 1994-2004 | 2,500-6,500 individuals | C3 |
| Northern Pintail Anas acuta | LC | passage | 1994-2004 | 1,500 individuals | C3 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 1994-2004 | 25-50 breeding pairs | C1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage | - | 20,000 individuals | C4 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Svetes paliene | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 932 | is identical to site | 931 |
| Svētes paliene | Dabas parks | 931 | is identical to site | 919 |
| Svetes paliene | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 932 | is identical to site | 0 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Scrub | - |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams, Fens, transition mires and springs | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | - |
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Svete lower reaches. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 25/11/2020.
