Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | passage (2001) | 1,750 birds | C3 |
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | passage (2001) | 2,750 birds | C3 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | passage (2001) | 1,500 birds | C3 |
| Common Goldeneye Bucephala clangula | LC | passage (2001) | 1,500–10,000 birds | C3 |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | passage (2001) | 6,000–10,000 birds | C2 |
| Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula | LC | passage (2001) | 7,500 birds | C3 |
| Mallard Anas platyrhynchos | LC | passage (2001) | 10,500–25,000 birds | C3 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 100 | Standing freshwater |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 100 |
| tourism/recreation | 100 |
| water management | 100 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 20 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lake Balaton (Hungary). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lake-balaton-iba-hungary on 26/12/2024.