Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | LC | breeding | 1996 | 20 males | B3 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | passage | 1998 | 1,500 individuals | A4i, B1i, C2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Novaraiscio ornitologinis draustinis | Gamtinis draustinis | 100 |
| 1992 | Novaraistis | Ornithological Reserve | 99 |
| 2004 | Novaraistis | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland, Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Native coniferous woodland, Treeline ecotone | 55 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs, Rivers and streams | 41 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land | 3 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Novaraistis State Ornithological Reserve (Lithuania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/novaraistis-state-ornithological-reserve-iba-lithuania on 23/11/2024.