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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruddy Shelduck Tadorna ferruginea | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 7–10 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 60–70 pairs | C6 |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | breeding (1990–2006) | 1–2 pairs | C1, C6 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 2–3 pairs | C6 |
| Pallid Harrier Circus macrourus | NT | passage (1990–2006) | 60–70 birds | C1, C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 90–100 birds | C6 |
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 20–24 pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 10–20 pairs | C1 |
| Syrian Woodpecker Dendrocopos syriacus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 70–80 pairs | C6 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | breeding (1990–2006) | 1–2 pairs | C1, C6 |
| Calandra Lark Melanocorypha calandra | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 1,200–1,500 pairs | C6 |
| Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 100–200 pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 1,600–2,000 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Vârful Secarul | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Muchiile Cernei - Iaila | Nature reserve (IV) | 8 |
| 2005 | Dealul Ghiunghiurmez | Nature reserve (IV) | 6 |
| 2005 | Valea Ostrovului | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
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 23/12/2024.