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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 20–30 pairs | C6 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 20–30 pairs | C6 |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 8–16 pairs | C6 |
| Levant Sparrowhawk Accipiter brevipes | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 40–70 pairs | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 14–16 pairs | C6 |
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 40–60 pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 400–500 pairs | C1, C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 500–620 pairs | C6 |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | breeding (1990–2006) | 20–30 pairs | C1 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | breeding (1990–2006) | 1–2 pairs | C1, C6 |
| Pied Wheatear Oenanthe pleschanka | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 30–60 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Dealul Bujorului | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1995 | Rezervația de liliac Valea Oilor | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | - |
| 2000 | Rezervația de liliac Fântâna Mare | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Rezervația botanică Korum Tarla | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Pădurea Babadag - Codru | Nature reserve (IV) | 1 |
| 2005 | Uspenia | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
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 22/12/2024.