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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mallard Anas platyrhynchos | LC | winter | 1990-2006 | 20,000-25,000 individuals | C3 |
| Eurasian Coot Fulica atra | LC | winter | 1990-2006 | 28,000-35,000 individuals | C3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 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 | Lunca Siretului Mijlociu | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 53 |
| 2011 | Râul Siret între Pașcani și Roman | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 16 |
| 2016 | Siretul Mijlociu | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lunca Siretului Mijlociu (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lunca-siretului-mijlociu-iba-romania on 23/11/2024.