Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2014 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (2013–2014) | 20–30 pairs | A1, B2 |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | breeding (2013–2014) | 30–40 pairs | A1, B2 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | breeding (2013–2014) | 5–9 pairs | A1, B2 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (2013–2014) | 250–300 pairs | B2 |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | LC | breeding (2013–2014) | 150–180 pairs | B2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 85 | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves |
| Grassland | 8 | |
| Forest | 5 | |
| Wetlands (inland) | 2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Purcari - Etulia (Moldova). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/purcari--etulia-iba-moldova on 23/12/2024.