Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2023 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca | NT | resident (2016–2019) | 60–120 pairs | B1a, C1 |
| Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia | LC | breeding (2016–2019) | 195–390 pairs | C6 |
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding (2016–2019) | 60–85 males | C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | breeding (2016–2019) | 143–286 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Prokletije | National Park (II) | - |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 69 | Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland |
| Grassland | 21 | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 8 | Arable land |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Prokletije (Montenegro). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/prokletije-iba-montenegro on 23/12/2024.