Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca | NT | breeding (2016–2019) | 120–175 pairs | B1a, C1 |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | LC | resident (2016–2019) | 5–10 pairs | C6 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 38 | Arable land |
| Grassland | 31 | |
| Forest | 24 | Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kovač, Gradina and Crni Vrh (Montenegro). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kovač-gradina-and-crni-vrh-iba-montenegro on 23/12/2024.