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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis | VU | passage | 1990-2006 | 240 individuals | C1 |
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | LC | passage | 1990-2006 | 120 individuals | C2 |
| Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 36-40 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 20-40 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 12 breeding pairs | C6 |
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 | Balta Tătaru | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 2 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water | 80 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 20 | |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 20 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lake Tataru (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lake-tataru-iba-romania on 23/11/2024.