Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 2001 | 40-60 males | A1, B2, C1 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding | 2001 | 25-30 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1974 | Juros ichtiologinis draustinis | Gamtinis draustinis | 31 |
| 1992 | Jura | Ichtiological Reserve | - |
| 2004 | Juros upe zemiau Taurages | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 22 |
| 2004 | Šešuvies upė žemiau Pašešuvio | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 8 |
| 2005 | Šešuvies ir Jūros upės slėniai | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands, Mesophile grasslands | 73 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Other urban and industrial areas, Perennial crops, orchards and groves, Ruderal land, Urban parks and gardens | 26 |
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland, Mixed woodland, Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 1 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| rangeland/pastureland | 73 |
| agriculture | 25 |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Jura & Sesuvis rivers and the lower reaches of Jura River (Lithuania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/jura-&-sesuvis-rivers-and-the-lower-reaches-of-jura-river-iba-lithuania on 23/11/2024.