Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 6–8 pairs | C6 |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 55–60 pairs | C2 |
| Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 420–500 birds | C2, C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 4–5 pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 90–100 pairs | C1, C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 70–80 pairs | C6 |
| Syrian Woodpecker Dendrocopos syriacus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 70–80 pairs | C6 |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | breeding (1990–2006) | 14–22 pairs | C1 |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 120–130 pairs | C6 |
| Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 100–120 pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 120–140 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Dealul Alah Bair | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 2 |
| 2000 | Reciful neojurasic de la Topalu | Monument al naturii (III) | <1 |
| 2005 | Pădurea Canton Hățiș | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
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 23/12/2024.