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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 40-60 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 20-30 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 20-30 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 8-16 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Levant Sparrowhawk Accipiter brevipes | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 40-70 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 14-16 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 400-500 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 500-620 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | breeding | 1990-2006 | 20-30 breeding pairs | C1 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1-2 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| Pied Wheatear Oenanthe pleschanka | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 30-60 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Dealul Bujorului | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 1995 | Rezervația de liliac Valea Oilor | Rezervatie naturala | - |
| 2000 | Rezervația de liliac Fântâna Mare | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 2000 | Rezervația botanică Korum Tarla | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 2005 | Pădurea Babadag - Codru | Nature reserve | 1 |
| 2005 | Uspenia | Nature reserve | <1 |
| 2006 | Podișul Nord Dobrogean | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 71 |
| 2007 | Pădurea Babadag | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 90 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Babadag wood (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/babadag-wood-iba-romania on 22/11/2024.