Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2007 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 120-130 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 30-32 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola | LC | passage | 1990-2006 | 80-90 individuals | C6 |
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 35-40 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 9-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1-2 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 3-4 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | NT | passage | 1990-2006 | 60-80 individuals | C1, C6 |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1-3 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Levant Sparrowhawk Accipiter brevipes | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 15-18 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 5-6 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 100-120 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| Syrian Woodpecker Dendrocopos syriacus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 150-160 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | breeding | 1990-2006 | 36-41 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | passage | 1990-2006 | 200-400 individuals | C1 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1 breeding pairs | C1 |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 210-220 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Calandra Lark Melanocorypha calandra | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 2,200-2,500 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 600-650 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 800-1,000 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Pied Wheatear Oenanthe pleschanka | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 24-26 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 3,600-4,000 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2007) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Dumbrăveni - Valea Urluia - Lacul Vederoasa | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 35 |
| 2008 | Aliman - Adamclisi | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 98 |
| 2011 | Peștera - Deleni | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 8 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Aliman - Adamclisi (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/aliman--adamclisi-iba-romania on 22/11/2024.