Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2005
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | breeding | 1996 | 4-6 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Great White Egret Ardea alba | LC | winter | 1997 | 8-241 individuals | A4i, B1i, C2 |
| Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida | LC | breeding | 1996 | 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
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ribarnitsi Zvanichevo | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 1,571 | is identical to site | 1,571 |
| Reka Maritsa | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 14,693 | protected area overlaps with site | 685 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zvanichevo Fish-ponds. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 26/03/2023.
