Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 550–750 pairs | C6 |
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 120–160 pairs | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 290–410 males | C1 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 21–25 pairs | C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 33–47 pairs | C6 |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 75–85 pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 38–42 pairs | C6 |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 4–6 pairs | C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 35–45 pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 150–200 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 230–270 pairs | C6 |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 200–240 pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 3,000–4,000 pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 70–90 pairs | C6 |
| Barred Warbler Curruca nisoria | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 600–800 pairs | C6 |
| Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 3,100–4,900 pairs | C6 |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | LC | breeding (1995–2003) | 1,800–2,000 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Čertižnianske lúky | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia (IV) | <1 |
| 1980 | Miroľská slatina | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia (IV) | <1 |
| 1982 | Palotská jedlina | Národná prírodná rezervácia (Ia) | <1 |
| 1982 | Jarčiská | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia (IV) | - |
| 2001 | Východné Karpaty | Chránená krajinná oblasť; druhý stupeň ochrany (V) | 23 |
| 2004 | Komárnická jedlina | Národná prírodná rezervácia (Ia) | <1 |
| 2004 | Beskyd | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia (Ia) | <1 |
| 2004 | Dranec | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia (Ia) | <1 |
| 2004 | Iľovnica | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia (IV) | <1 |
| 2004 | Hostovické lúky | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia (IV) | <1 |
| 2004 | Driečna | Chránený areál / súkromný chránený areál (III) | - |
| 2004 | Haburské rašelinisko | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 55 | |
| Grassland | 28 | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 14 | |
| Other | 2 | |
| Wetlands (inland) | 1 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 90 |
| hunting | 90 |
| agriculture | 15 |
| nature conservation and research | 10 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Laborecká upland (Slovakia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/laborecká-upland-iba-slovakia on 23/12/2024.