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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 180–200 individuals | C2 |
| Common Goldeneye Bucephala clangula | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 904–1,560 individuals | C3 |
| Smew Mergellus albellus | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 1,200–1,500 individuals | C2, C6 |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | winter (1990–2006) | 22,000–26,500 individuals | C3 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | winter (1990–2006) | 156 individuals | C1 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | passage (1990–2006) | 850–900 individuals | C1, C2 |
| Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 684–890 individuals | C2, C6 |
| Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 500–700 individuals | C2 |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | NT | passage (1990–2006) | 120–200 individuals | C1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage (1990–2006) | 20,000 individuals | C4 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Balta Nera - Dunăre | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Cazanele Mari și Cazanele Mici | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Parcul Natural Porțile de Fier | Parc natural (V) | 94 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 98 | Standing freshwater |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 10 |
| hunting | 5 |
| nature conservation and research | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cursul Dunării - Baziaş - Porţile de Fier (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cursul-dunării--baziaş--porţile-de-fier-iba-romania on 25/01/2025.