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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 175–250 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 5–10 pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 15–30 pairs | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 2–4 pairs | C6 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 3–5 pairs | C6 |
| Levant Sparrowhawk Accipiter brevipes | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 5–10 pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 10–12 pairs | C1 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 300–350 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 210–230 pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 1,200–1,300 pairs | C6 |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 300–350 pairs | C6 |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 2–4 pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 1,800–2,300 pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 100–150 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Valea Mare | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 1 |
| 1981 | Dealul Cărăula | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Gura Văii - Vârciorova | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Cazanele Mari și Cazanele Mici | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Dealul Duhovnei | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Dealul Vărănic | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Baziaș | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Valea Oglănicului | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Balta Nera - Dunăre | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Râpa cu lăstuni din Valea Divici | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Parcul Natural Porțile de Fier | Parc natural (V) | 75 |
| 2000 | Fața Virului | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Locul fosilifer Șvinița | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Cracul Crucii | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Cracul Găioara | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Locul fosilifer Bahna | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Peștera cu Apă din Valea Polevii | Scientific reserve (Ia) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Almăjului Mountains - Locvei (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/almăjului-mountains--locvei-iba-romania on 23/12/2024.