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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | LC | breeding | 1994-2004 | 10-15 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | LC | breeding | 1994-2004 | 15-30 breeding pairs | C6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Orlovas (Ērgļu) purvs | Dabas liegums | 84 |
| 2002 | Orlovas (Erglu) purvs | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 96 |
| 2004 | Orlovas (Erglu) purvs | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 85 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Raised bogs | 54 |
| Forest | Mixed woodland, Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Native coniferous woodland | 32 |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 11 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 2 |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands | 1 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | minor (<10) |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Orlovas bog (Latvia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/orlovas-bog-iba-latvia on 24/11/2024.