Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smew Mergellus albellus | LC | passage | 1990-2006 | 200-280 individuals | C2 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | passage | 1990-2006 | 200-350 individuals | C1 |
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | LC | passage | 1990-2006 | 1,000-1,200 individuals | C6 |
| Ruff Calidris pugnax | LC | passage | 1990-2006 | 5,000-8,000 individuals | C6 |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | LC | passage | 1990-2006 | 1,500-3,000 individuals | C6 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage | 1990-2006 | 20,000 individuals | C4 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2007) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Lacurile Fălticeni | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 76 |
| 2011 | Lacurile Fălticeni | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lacurile Fălticeni (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lacurile-fălticeni-iba-romania on 23/11/2024.