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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 25–35 individuals | C6 |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 9–12 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Cheile Șugăului | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1980 | Cheile Bicazului -- Lacu Rosu | Nature Reserve (-) | 31 |
| 1990 | Parcul Național Cheile Bicazului - Hășmaș | Parc national (II) | 98 |
| 1994 | Cheile Bicazului și Lacul Roșu | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 24 |
| 1994 | Masivul Hășmașul Mare, Piatra Singuratică - Hășmașul Negru | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 13 |
| 1994 | Avenul Licaș | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Cheile Bicazului | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 23 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 83 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 7 | Scree & boulders |
| Grassland | 5 | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 79 |
| tourism/recreation | 19 |
| nature conservation and research | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Bicaz gorge and Hăşmaş Mountains (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/bicaz-gorge-and-hăşmaş-mountains-iba-romania on 08/01/2025.