Site description (2000 baseline)
An extensive valley surrounded by the mountains of Kozjak, Rujen and Vlasinske in south-east Serbia, on the borders with Macedonia and Bulgaria. The diverse vegetation reflects sub-Mediterranean influences. Degraded oak Quercus forest occurs with open, dry grassland and areas of scrub. Human activities include cattle-rearing and some agriculture, as well as tourism at a low level.
Key biodiversity
This is an important site for a number of species associated with open, heterogeneous landscapes.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Pcinja (Serbia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/pcinja-iba-serbia on 23/12/2024.