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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key 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 breeding pairs | A1, B2 |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | VU | breeding (2013–2014) | 30–40 breeding pairs | A1, B2 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | breeding (2013–2014) | 5–9 breeding pairs | A1, B2 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (2013–2014) | 250–300 breeding pairs | B2 |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | LC | breeding (2013–2014) | 150–180 breeding 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 (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Purcari - Etulia (Moldova). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/purcari--etulia-iba-moldova on 25/01/2025.