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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 120–133 birds | C2, C6 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | breeding (1990–2006) | 24–31 pairs | C1 |
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 22–30 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 12–14 pairs | C6 |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 40–60 pairs | C2 |
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | NT | passage (1990–2006) | 34 birds | C1, C2 |
| Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 240–300 birds | C2 |
| Pygmy Cormorant Microcarbo pygmaeus | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 200–500 birds | C2 |
| Mediterranean Gull Larus melanocephalus | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 40–70 birds | C6 |
| Little Tern Sternula albifrons | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 60–70 birds | C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | passage (1990–2006) | 20 birds | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 2–3 pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 40–45 pairs | C1 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Parcul Natural Comana | Parc natural (V) | 6 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ostrovu Lung - Gostinu (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ostrovu-lung--gostinu-iba-romania on 23/12/2024.