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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 550-750 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 120-160 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 290-410 males | C1 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 21-25 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 33-47 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 75-85 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 38-42 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 4-6 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 35-45 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 150-200 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 230-270 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 200-240 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 3,000-4,000 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 70-90 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Barred Warbler Curruca nisoria | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 600-800 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 3,100-4,900 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 1,800-2,000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Čertižnianske lúky | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia | <1 |
| 1980 | Miroľská slatina | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia | <1 |
| 1982 | Palotská jedlina | Národná prírodná rezervácia | <1 |
| 1982 | Jarčiská | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia | - |
| 2001 | Východné Karpaty | Chránená krajinná oblasť; druhý stupeň ochrany | 23 |
| 2004 | Laborecka vrchovina | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| 2004 | Dukla | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 6 |
| 2004 | Beskyd | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 5 |
| 2004 | Danova | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 2004 | Kamenna | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 2004 | Pod Bukovou | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2004 | Makovica | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2004 | Komárnická jedlina | Národná prírodná rezervácia | <1 |
| 2004 | Beskyd | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia | <1 |
| 2004 | Pliskov | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2004 | Dranec | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia | <1 |
| 2004 | Lazky | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2004 | Kosariska | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2004 | Iľovnica | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia | <1 |
| 2004 | Hostovické lúky | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia | <1 |
| 2004 | Driečna | Chránený areál / súkromný chránený areál | - |
| 2004 | Haburské rašelinisko | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia | <1 |
| 2004 | Sutok Udavy s Ilovnicou | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2004 | Aluvium Rieky | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2004 | Hostovicke luky | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2004 | Laborec | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2004 | Svetlica | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2011 | Beskyd | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2011 | Horny tok Vyravy | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2011 | Vydranka | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2011 | Horny tok Chotcianky | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2017 | Pod Bukovou | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2017 | Pod Ciertazou | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2017 | Stredny tok Laborca | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2017 | Belusky | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 23/11/2024.