Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2007
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Bonasa bonasia | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 250-280 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 150-190 individuals | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 180-250 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 30-40 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 200-220 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 35-45 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | winter | 1990-2006 | 40-50 individuals | C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 140-170 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valea Chiuruților | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1,245 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Tinovul de la Dealul Albinelor | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 30 | protected area contained by site | 21 |
| Seaca | Nature reserve | 1,187 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Piemontul Nyires | Rezervatie naturala | 16 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Peștera Șugău | Monument al naturii | 23 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Pârâul Barlangos | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 66 | protected area contained by site | 66 |
| Mlaștina după Luncă | Rezervatie naturala | 40 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Mlaștina după Luncă | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 428 | protected area contained by site | 300 |
| Mlaștina cea Mare | Rezervatie naturala | 35 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Lacul Dracului | Rezervatie naturala | 20 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Harghita Mădăraș | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 13,322 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Depresiunea și Munții Giurgeului | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 87,866 | protected area overlaps with site | 58,198 |
| Călimani - Gurghiu | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 135,257 | protected area overlaps with site | 15,244 |
| Borzont | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 272 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Giurgeu Depression. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 24/01/2021.
