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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goosander Mergus merganser | LC | breeding (2010) | 4–10 pairs | B1i, C3 |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | breeding (2010) | 8–10 pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | LC | breeding (2010) | 100–200 pairs | C6 |
| Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla | LC | breeding (2010) | 50–100 pairs | C6 |
| Moustached Warbler Acrocephalus melanopogon | LC | breeding (2010) | 10–12 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1963 | Cetina-donji tok | Protected Landscape (-) | 2 |
| 2007 | Cetina | Other Area (-) | 100 |
| 2008 | Dio kanjona rijeke Cetine | Protected Landscape (-) | 5 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | - | Humid grasslands |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Rivers and streams |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cetina River (Croatia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cetina-river-iba-croatia on 23/12/2024.