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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 1994-2004 | 20-30 breeding pairs | C1 |
| Great Snipe Gallinago media | NT | breeding | 1994-2004 | 10-15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ziemeļvidzemes biosfēras rezervāts | Biosferas rezervats | 475,515 | protected area contains site | 0 |
| Rujas paliene | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 444 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Rujas paliene | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 444 | protected area overlaps with site | 444 |
| Rujas paliene | Restricted Nature Territory | 444 | protected area overlaps with site | 444 |
| Rūjas paliene | Dabas liegums | 444 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland, Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Scrub | - |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Fens, transition mires and springs | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | - |
| agriculture | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ruja flood-plain. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 24/01/2021.
