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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 100–130 birds | C6 |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 18–22 pairs | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 85–100 pairs | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 2 pairs | C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 30–40 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Jnepenișul cu Pinus cembra - Călimani | Rezervatie stiintifica (Ia) | 2 |
| 1970 | Doisprezece Apostoli | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 1 |
| 1990 | Parcul Național Călimani | Parc national (II) | 84 |
| 2000 | Rezervația Lacul Iezer din Călimani | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Călimani Mountains (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/călimani-mountains-iba-romania on 23/12/2024.