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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 6,000–8,000 individuals | C3 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | breeding (1990–2006) | 25–28 breeding pairs | C1 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage (1990–2006) | 22,000–24,000 individuals | C4 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Grădiştea - Dridu (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/grădiştea--dridu-iba-romania on 25/01/2025.