Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (1987–2000) | 50–100 males | C1 |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | NT | breeding (2008) | 50 pairs | C1 |
| Little Tern Sternula albifrons | LC | breeding (1987–2000) | 15–25 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1969 | Tomczyce | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Majdan | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1995 | Spalski Park Krajobrazowy | Park Krajobrazowy (V) | 5 |
| 1995 | Sokół | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | 1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 35 | |
| Forest | 32 | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 29 | |
| Wetlands (inland) | 3 | |
| Other | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Pilica River Valley (Poland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/pilica-river-valley-iba-poland on 24/12/2024.