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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 150–200 pairs | C6 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 800–1,000 birds | C2 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 30,000–40,000 birds | C2 |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | NT | passage (1990–2006) | 25–40 birds | C1, C2 |
| Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 1,500–2,500 birds | C2, C6 |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 50–80 pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 6–10 pairs | C6 |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga | VU | passage (1990–2006) | 4–10 birds | C1 |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | passage (1990–2006) | 4–10 birds | C1 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 10–14 pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 30–50 birds | C6 |
| Levant Sparrowhawk Accipiter brevipes | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 20–30 pairs | C6 |
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 30–60 pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 160–240 pairs | C1, C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 400–600 pairs | C6 |
| Syrian Woodpecker Dendrocopos syriacus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 80–100 pairs | C6 |
| Merlin Falco columbarius | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 30–50 birds | C6 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | breeding (1990–2006) | 6 pairs | C1, C6 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | passage (1990–2006) | 2–10 birds | C1 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 800–1,400 pairs | C6 |
| Pied Wheatear Oenanthe pleschanka | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 200–300 pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 250–400 pairs | C6 |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | n/a | passage (1990–2006) | 20,000 birds | C5 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1927 | Pădurea Niculițel | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Parcul Național Munții Măcinului | Parc national (II) | 12 |
| 2000 | Pădurea Valea Fagilor | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Locul fosilifer Bujoarele | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Chervant - Priopcea | Nature reserve (IV) | 1 |
| 2005 | Muntele Consul | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Carasan - Teke | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Dealul Sarica | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Edirlen | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Mânăstirea Cocoș | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Dealul Mândrești | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
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 23/12/2024.