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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
An area of wetland with numerous pools and fish-ponds close to the River Prut. Aquatic vegetation is well developed and includes reedbeds (
Phragmites); there are also areas of
Salix and
Populus.
This is an important breeding, wintering and stop-over site for waterbirds. Seventy-four species have been recorded. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria:
Phalacrocorax pygmeus (2-20 non-breeding birds).
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are disturbance from fish-farming activities and reedbed burning. Access to the site is partly restricted due to its position on the state boundary˜a situation beneficial to nature conservation interests.
National None
International None
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Cârja - Maţa - Rădeanu - Roşcani (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/cârja--maţa--rădeanu--roşcani-iba-romania on 23/12/2024.
