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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis | VU | winter (1990–2006) | 120 birds | C1 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | breeding (1990–2006) | 50–70 pairs | C1 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | passage (1990–2006) | 300–400 birds | C1 |
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 144–160 pairs | C2, C6 |
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 120–130 pairs | C2, C6 |
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 230–400 birds | C2 |
| Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 470–520 pairs | C2, C6 |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 90 pairs | C2, C6 |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 90–120 pairs | C2, C6 |
| Little Egret Egretta garzetta | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 320 pairs | C2, C6 |
| Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 90–120 pairs | C2 |
| Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 240 birds | C2 |
| Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 300 birds | C2 |
| Little Tern Sternula albifrons | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 25–30 pairs | C6 |
| Little Tern Sternula albifrons | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 400 birds | C2, C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 20 birds | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 3–4 pairs | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 3–4 pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 70–80 pairs | C1 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 50 pairs | C6 |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | breeding (1990–2006) | 18–21 pairs | C1 |
| Moustached Warbler Acrocephalus melanopogon | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 150–500 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1970 | Locul fosilifer Cernavodă | Monument al naturii (III) | <1 |
| 2005 | Ostrovul Ciocănești | Nature reserve (IV) | 1 |
| 2005 | Pădurea Cetate | Nature reserve (IV) | 1 |
| 2005 | Pădurea Bratca | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Ostrovul Șoimul | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Ostrovul Haralambie | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Dunăre - Ostroave (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/dunăre--ostroave-iba-romania on 22/12/2024.