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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | NT | passage | 1990-2006 | 15-50 individuals | C1, C2 |
| Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus | LC | passage | 1990-2006 | 250-500 individuals | C2, C6 |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | NT | passage | 1990-2006 | 250-500 individuals | C1 |
| 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) | 63 |
| 2007 | Valea Mostiștea | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 63 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lake Mostiştea (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lake-mostiştea-iba-romania on 24/11/2024.