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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 350–500 pairs | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 300–350 pairs | C1, C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 90–130 pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 51–65 pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 60–80 birds | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 580–650 pairs | C6 |
| Merlin Falco columbarius | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 30–40 birds | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 3,800–4,200 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 | Arboretul cu Chamaecyparis lawsoniana | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Dealul Firtuș | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Dealurile Târnavelor - Valea Nirajului (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/dealurile-târnavelor--valea-nirajului-iba-romania on 23/12/2024.