Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | resident | 2014 | 10-20 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 2019 | 90-140 breeding pairs | B2a, C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding | 2017-2019 | 5-7 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | LC | breeding | 2008-2013 | 4-5 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | LC | resident | 2010-2013 | 25-40 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding | 2019 | 3,500-5,500 breeding pairs | B1b, C6 |
| Semi-collared Flycatcher Ficedula semitorquata | LC | breeding | 2017 | 10-15 breeding pairs | B1b, C6 |
| Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush Monticola saxatilis | LC | breeding | 2010-2019 | 15-20 breeding pairs | B1b |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2019) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Stara planina | Park prirode | 86 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 43 |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | 25 |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 20 |
| 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 23/11/2024.