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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 250–280 pairs | C6 |
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 150–190 birds | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 180–250 pairs | C1, C6 |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 30–40 pairs | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 200–220 pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 35–45 pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 40–50 birds | C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 140–170 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Lacul Dracului | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Mlaștina după Luncă | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Mlaștina cea Mare | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Peștera Șugău | Monument al naturii (III) | <1 |
| 2000 | Piemontul Nyires | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Seaca | Nature reserve (IV) | 1 |
| 2016 | Valea Chiuruților | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (UA) | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Giurgeu Depression (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/giurgeu-depression-iba-romania on 23/12/2024.