Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding (2005–2009) | 6–15 males | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Babiogórski Park Narodowy | Park Narodowy (II) | 70 |
| 1976 | Babia Gora | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | - |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 97 | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 1 | |
| Grassland | 1 | |
| Other | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Babia Gora Mountain (Poland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/babia-gora-mountain-iba-poland on 12/12/2024.