Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding | 1998-2009 | 3-6 males | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 1998-2009 | 30-60 males | C1 |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | LC | breeding | 1998-2009 | 10-15 males | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | breeding | 1998-2009 | 1-2 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2010) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1955 | Baniska | Rezerwat Przyrody | 1 |
| 1960 | Nad Kotelniczym Potokiem | Rezerwat Przyrody | <1 |
| 1961 | Zaskalskie-Bodnarówka | Rezerwat Przyrody | <1 |
| 1961 | Wysokie Skałki | Rezerwat Przyrody | <1 |
| 1963 | Wąwóz Homole | Rezerwat Przyrody | <1 |
| 1963 | Biała Woda | Rezerwat Przyrody | <1 |
| 1963 | Pusta Wielka | Rezerwat Przyrody | <1 |
| 1964 | Kłodne nad Dunajcem | Rezerwat Przyrody | <1 |
| 1987 | Popradzki Park Krajobrazowy | Park Krajobrazowy | 73 |
| 1997 | Południowomałopolski Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | Obszar Chronionego Krajobrazu | 26 |
| 2001 | Ostoja Popradzka | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 75 |
| 2004 | Podkowce w Szczawnicy | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 2005 | Małe Pieniny | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 9 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Poprad Site (Poland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/poprad-site-iba-poland on 26/11/2024.