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) | 600–800 pairs | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 150–180 pairs | C1, C6 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 8–10 pairs | C6 |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 155–160 pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 80–110 pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 8–12 pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 60–70 pairs | C6 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 3–4 pairs | C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 30–50 pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 250–280 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 150–170 pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 2,200–2,300 pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 300–350 pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 1,800–1,900 pairs | C6 |
| Barred Warbler Curruca nisoria | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 100–110 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Balta Șoimoș | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Locul fosilifer Rădmănești | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | - |
| 1995 | Pădurea Pojoga | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1995 | Peștera lui Duțu | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1995 | Locul fosilifer Zăbalț | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1995 | Peștera Sinesie | Monument al naturii (III) | <1 |
| 1995 | Mlaștinile Murani | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 40 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland |
| Grassland | 40 | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland; Humid grasslands |
| Wetlands (inland) | 15 | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation |
| Shrubland | 5 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 50 |
| forestry | 30 |
| agriculture | 10 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Defileul Inferior al Mureşului (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/defileul-inferior-al-mureşului-iba-romania on 23/12/2024.