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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 500–1,200 birds | C3 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 5,000–15,000 birds | C3 |
| Smew Mergellus albellus | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 25–80 birds | C2 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | breeding (1990–2006) | 25–40 pairs | C1 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | passage (1990–2006) | 150–380 birds | C1 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 90 birds | C6 |
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 150–360 birds | C2 |
| Common Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 70–90 pairs | C6 |
| Great White Egret Ardea alba | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 400–700 birds | C2 |
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 250–800 birds | C6 |
| Ruff Calidris pugnax | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 2,200–7,000 birds | C6 |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 800–1,400 birds | C6 |
| Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 200–240 pairs | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 15–18 pairs | C6 |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 2 pairs | C6 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | passage (1990–2006) | 4–8 birds | C1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage (1990–2006) | 20,000 birds | C4 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Radvani Wood Mixed Heron Colony | Bird Sanctuary (-) | <1 |
| 1981 | Colonia de păsări de la Pădurea Rădvani | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2010 | Parcul Natural Cefa | Parc natural (V) | 27 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 60 | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation |
| Forest | 20 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 10 | Arable land |
| Grassland | 5 | Humid grasslands |
| Shrubland | 5 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 70 |
| agriculture | 10 |
| hunting | 10 |
| nature conservation and research | 5 |
| tourism/recreation | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cefa fish-ponds and Radvani wood (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cefa-fish-ponds-and-radvani-wood-iba-romania on 23/12/2024.