Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (2017) | 4–6 pairs | B2a, C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | winter (2013–2019) | 5–20 birds | B1b, C6 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 41 | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 26 | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes |
| Shrubland | 15 | Scrub |
| Wetlands (inland) | 10 | Rivers and streams; Fens, transition mires and springs; Water fringe vegetation |
| Grassland | 8 | Mesophile grasslands; Humid grasslands |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Forests of West Backa (Serbia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/forests-of-west-backa-iba-serbia on 25/12/2024.