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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 6-8 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 55-60 breeding pairs | C2 |
| Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus | LC | winter | 1990-2006 | 420-500 individuals | C2, C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 4-5 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 90-100 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 70-80 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Syrian Woodpecker Dendrocopos syriacus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 70-80 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | breeding | 1990-2006 | 14-22 breeding pairs | C1 |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 120-130 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 100-120 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 120-140 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Dealul Alah Bair | Rezervatie naturala | 2 |
| 2000 | Reciful neojurasic de la Topalu | Monument al naturii | <1 |
| 2005 | Pădurea Canton Hățiș | Nature reserve | <1 |
| 2006 | Canaralele Dunării | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 29 |
| 2006 | Dealul Alah Bair | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 2008 | Allah Bair - Capidava | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 93 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Allah Bair - Capidava (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/allah-bair--capidava-iba-romania on 22/11/2024.