Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | breeding | 1990-2006 | 12-15 breeding pairs | C1 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1 breeding pairs | C1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2007) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Horga - Zorleni | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 71 |
| 2011 | Râul Bârlad între Zorleni și Gura Gârbăvoțului | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 2 |
| 2016 | Râul Bârlad între Zorleni și Gura Gărbăvoțului | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Horga - Zorleni (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/horga--zorleni-iba-romania on 23/11/2024.