Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia | LC | breeding (1999) | 100 pairs | C6 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | breeding (1999) | 20–30 pairs | B2, C6 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (1999) | 10–12 pairs | B2, C6 |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | LC | breeding (2001) | 15–25 pairs | C6 |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | LC | breeding (2001) | 9–10 pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | LC | breeding (1999) | 12 pairs | B2 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | breeding (2002) | 20–30 pairs | C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | breeding (2002) | 30 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Birzu giria | Botanical/Zoological Reserve (-) | 1 |
| - | Latveliai Botanical Reserve | Botanical Reserve (-) | 1 |
| 1992 | Birzu girios botaninis draustinis | Gamtinis draustinis (IV) | 1 |
| 1992 | Latveliu botaninis draustinis | Gamtinis draustinis (IV) | 1 |
| 2004 | Birzu girios biosferos poligonas | Biosferos poligonas (VI) | 100 |
| 2014 | Birzai Forest Asp Genetic Reserve | Gamtinis draustinis (IV) | <1 |
| 2014 | Birzai Forest Birch Genetic Reserve | Gamtinis draustinis (IV) | <1 |
| 2014 | Birzai Forest Fir Tree Genetic Reserve | Gamtinis draustinis (IV) | <1 |
| 2014 | Birzai Forest Alder Genetic Reserve | Gamtinis draustinis (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 98 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 2 | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 95 |
| tourism/recreation | 40 |
| nature conservation and research | 40 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Birzai forest (Lithuania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/birzai-forest-iba-lithuania on 23/12/2024.