Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | LC | breeding (2013–2014) | 1–30 pairs | B2 |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | breeding (2013–2014) | 10–16 pairs | A1, B2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 85 | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves |
| Wetlands (inland) | 34 | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation |
| Grassland | 8 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Congaz – Taraclia Lakes (Moldova). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/congaz-–-taraclia-lakes-iba-moldova on 23/12/2024.