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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | resident (2014) | 10–20 pairs | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (2019) | 90–140 pairs | B2a, C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (2017–2019) | 5–7 pairs | C6 |
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | LC | breeding (2008–2013) | 4–5 pairs | C6 |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | LC | resident (2010–2013) | 25–40 pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (2019) | 3,500–5,500 pairs | B1b, C6 |
| Semi-collared Flycatcher Ficedula semitorquata | LC | breeding (2017) | 10–15 pairs | B1b, C6 |
| Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush Monticola saxatilis | LC | breeding (2010–2019) | 15–20 pairs | B1b |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Stara planina | Park prirode (V) | 86 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 43 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland |
| Grassland | 25 | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland |
| Shrubland | 20 | Scrub |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 11 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gornji Visok and Vidlic (Serbia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gornji-visok-and-vidlic-iba-serbia on 23/12/2024.