Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca | NT | resident | 2016-2019 | 240-360 breeding pairs | B1a, B1b, C1, C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 2016-2019 | 10-15 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | LC | resident | 2016-2019 | 122-245 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding | 2016-2018 | 104-209 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2023) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 51 | |
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland, Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Mixed woodland, Native coniferous woodland | 42 |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 4 | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land | 3 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Moračke Mountains and Maganik (Montenegro). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/moračke-mountains-and-maganik-iba-montenegro on 22/11/2024.