Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2005 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | breeding | 1996 | 3-6 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2005) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Garvanski blata | Zashtitena Mestnost | 76 |
| 2004 | Pozharevo - Garvan | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 100 |
| 2007 | Garvansko blato | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Garvansko Marsh (Bulgaria). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/garvansko-marsh-iba-bulgaria on 23/11/2024.