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 | 175-250 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 5-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 15-30 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 2-4 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 3-5 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Levant Sparrowhawk Accipiter brevipes | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 5-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 10-12 breeding pairs | C1 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 300-350 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 210-230 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1,200-1,300 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 300-350 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 2-4 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1,800-2,300 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 100-150 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Valea Mare | Rezervatie naturala | 1 |
| 1981 | Dealul Cărăula | Nature reserve | <1 |
| 1994 | Gura Văii - Vârciorova | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 1994 | Cazanele Mari și Cazanele Mici | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 1994 | Dealul Duhovnei | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 1994 | Dealul Vărănic | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 1994 | Baziaș | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 1994 | Valea Oglănicului | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 1994 | Balta Nera - Dunăre | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 1994 | Râpa cu lăstuni din Valea Divici | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 2000 | Parcul Natural Porțile de Fier | Parc natural | 75 |
| 2000 | Fața Virului | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 2000 | Locul fosilifer Șvinița | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 2000 | Cracul Crucii | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 2000 | Cracul Găioara | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 2000 | Locul fosilifer Bahna | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 2005 | Peștera cu Apă din Valea Polevii | Scientific reserve | <1 |
| 2006 | Porțile de Fier | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 74 |
| 2007 | Munții Almăjului - Locvei | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 75 |
| 2007 | Cursul Dunării - Baziaș - Porțile de Fier | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 1 |
| 2011 | Râul Caraș | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2011 | Iron Gates Natural Park | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | - |
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 23/11/2024.