Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2004 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 | resident | 1994-2004 | 15-30 males | C6 |
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 1994-2004 | 20-30 breeding pairs | C1 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1987 | Raķupes ieleja | Dabas liegums | 96 |
| 2002 | Rakupes ieleja | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 94 |
| 2003 | Paces plavas | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 3 |
| 2004 | Rakupes ieleja | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 96 |
| 2004 | Pāces pļavas | Dabas liegums | 3 |
| 2004 | Paces plavas | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 3 |
| 2004 | Paces plavas | Restricted Nature Territory | 4 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland, Mixed woodland | 51 |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 35 |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands | 8 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs | 6 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 60 |
| forestry | 50 |
| tourism/recreation | 10 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Rakupe and Pace (Latvia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/rakupe-and-pace-iba-latvia on 22/11/2024.