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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 150-200 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | passage | 1990-2006 | 800-1,000 individuals | C2 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | passage | 1990-2006 | 30,000-40,000 individuals | C2 |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | NT | passage | 1990-2006 | 25-40 individuals | C1, C2 |
| Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus | LC | passage | 1990-2006 | 1,500-2,500 individuals | C2, C6 |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 50-80 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 30-60 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 6-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga | VU | passage | 1990-2006 | 4-10 individuals | C1 |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | passage | 1990-2006 | 4-10 individuals | C1 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 10-14 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | winter | 1990-2006 | 30-50 individuals | C6 |
| Levant Sparrowhawk Accipiter brevipes | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 20-30 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 160-240 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 400-600 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Syrian Woodpecker Dendrocopos syriacus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 80-100 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Merlin Falco columbarius | LC | winter | 1990-2006 | 30-50 individuals | C6 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | breeding | 1990-2006 | 6 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | passage | 1990-2006 | 2-10 individuals | C1 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 800-1,400 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Pied Wheatear Oenanthe pleschanka | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 200-300 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 250-400 breeding pairs | C6 |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | n/a | passage | 1990-2006 | 20,000 individuals | C5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Pădurea Niculițel | Nature reserve | <1 |
| 2000 | Parcul Național Munții Măcinului | Parc national | 12 |
| 2000 | Pădurea Valea Fagilor | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 2000 | Locul fosilifer Bujoarele | Rezervatie naturala | <1 |
| 2005 | Chervant - Priopcea | Nature reserve | 1 |
| 2005 | Muntele Consul | Nature reserve | <1 |
| 2005 | Carasan - Teke | Nature reserve | <1 |
| 2005 | Dealul Sarica | Nature reserve | <1 |
| 2005 | Edirlen | Nature reserve | <1 |
| 2005 | Mânăstirea Cocoș | Nature reserve | <1 |
| 2005 | Dealul Mândrești | Nature reserve | <1 |
| 2006 | Podișul Nord Dobrogean | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 26 |
| 2006 | Munții Măcinului | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 19 |
| 2006 | Brațul Măcin | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2007 | Măcin - Niculițel | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 69 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Măcin - Niculiţel (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/măcin--niculiţel-iba-romania on 23/11/2024.