Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2011 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (2000–2010) | 2–4 pairs | C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding (2011) | 30–35 pairs | B2, C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding (2004–2010) | 200–350 pairs | B3, C6 |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | LC | breeding (1999) | 8–15 pairs | C6 |
| Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis | LC | breeding (2006–2008) | 800–1,000 pairs | B3, C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Krka - SI3000227 | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (-) | 6 |
| - | Toplica - SI3000050 | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) (-) | <1 |
| 1952 | Hrastov gozd v Krakovem pri Kostanjevici | naravni rezervat (Ib) | <1 |
| 1952 | Krakovski gozd | Nature Reserve (-) | 1 |
| 1992 | Fosilno najdišče Vajndol | naravni spomenik (III) | 1 |
| 1992 | Vaška lipa | naravni spomenik (III) | - |
| 1992 | Lipa pri cerkvi sv. Urbana | naravni spomenik (III) | - |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 56 | Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Grassland | 25 | Humid grasslands |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 12 | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas |
| Wetlands (inland) | 6 | Rivers and streams |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 52 |
| agriculture | 30 |
| hunting | 9 |
| other | 5 |
| water management | 3 |
| nature conservation and research | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Krakovo forest and Šentjernej plain (Slovenia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/krakovo-forest-and-šentjernej-plain-iba-slovenia on 23/12/2024.