Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | LC | breeding | 2001 | 15 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Gedžiūnų miškas | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 86 |
| 2004 | Gedziunu misko biosferos poligonas | Biosferos poligonas | 86 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Mixed woodland, Treeline ecotone | 51 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Other urban and industrial areas, Perennial crops, orchards and groves, Ruderal land | 45 |
| Grassland | 4 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 51 |
| agriculture | 44 |
| rangeland/pastureland | 4 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1 |
| hunting | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gedziunai forest complex (Lithuania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gedziunai-forest-complex-iba-lithuania on 24/11/2024.