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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | breeding | 1990-2006 | 40-50 breeding pairs | C1 |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | NT | passage | 1990-2006 | 40-50 individuals | C1, C2 |
| Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 200-300 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 30-40 breeding pairs | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Oltenița - Mostiștea - Chiciu | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 89 |
| 2007 | Lacul Gălățui | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 89 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lake Gălăţui (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lake-gălăţui-iba-romania on 23/11/2024.