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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | passage | 1990-2006 | 500-1,100 individuals | C3 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | passage | 1990-2006 | 350-500 individuals | C1 |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | NT | passage | 1990-2006 | 300-450 individuals | C1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage | 1990-2006 | 20,000 individuals | C4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Acumulările Belcești | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 67 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Belceşti reservoir (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/belceşti-reservoir-iba-romania on 23/11/2024.