Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 7-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 60-70 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 20-24 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1-2 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 2-3 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | NT | passage | 1990-2006 | 60-70 individuals | C1, C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | winter | 1990-2006 | 90-100 individuals | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 10-20 breeding pairs | C1 |
| Syrian Woodpecker Dendrocopos syriacus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 70-80 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1-2 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| Calandra Lark Melanocorypha calandra | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1,200-1,500 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 100-200 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1,600-2,000 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2007) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Vârful Secarul | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 2005 | Muchiile Cernei - Iaila | Nature reserve | 8 |
| 2005 | Dealul Ghiunghiurmez | Nature reserve | 6 |
| 2005 | Valea Ostrovului | Nature reserve | <1 |
| 2006 | Podișul Nord Dobrogean | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 54 |
| 2007 | Pădurea Babadag | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 54 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Dealurile Dorobanţu (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/dealurile-dorobanţu-iba-romania on 22/11/2024.