Site description (baseline)
An extensive valley surrounded by the mountains of Kozjak, Rujen and Vlasinske in south-east Serbia, on the borders with Macedonia and Bulgaria. The diverse vegetation reflects sub-Mediterranean influences. Degraded oak Quercus forest occurs with open, dry grassland and areas of scrub. Human activities include cattle-rearing and some agriculture, as well as tourism at a low level.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for a number of species associated with open, heterogeneous landscapes.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Pcinja. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/3127 on 30/05/2023.