Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 8–10 pairs | C6 |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 3–4 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Muntele Vulcan | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1988 | Calcarele din Dealul Măgura | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 1 |
| 1988 | Podul natural de la Grohot | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1988 | Cheile Madei | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1988 | Măgura Uroiului | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1988 | Măgurile Săcărâmbului | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1988 | Peștera Cizmei | Rezervatie stiintifica (Ia) | <1 |
| 1995 | Cheile Ribicioarei și Uibăreștilor | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1999 | Cheile Glodului | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 1 |
| 1999 | Cheile Cibului | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1999 | Cascada Pisoaia | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Metaliferi Mountains (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/metaliferi-mountains-iba-romania on 27/12/2024.