Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2008 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 (2007) | 10–100 pairs | A3 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (2007) | 5–6 pairs | B2 |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | LC | resident (2005) | 4–10 pairs | B2 |
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | EN | breeding (2007) | 3–4 pairs | A1, B2 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (2007) | 4–10 pairs | B2 |
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | resident (2010) | 5–6 pairs | A1, B2 |
| Long-legged Buzzard Buteo rufinus | LC | breeding (2007) | 5–7 pairs | B2 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (2006) | 10–30 pairs | A1, B2 |
| Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus | LC | breeding (2007) | 2–3 pairs | B2 |
| Masked Shrike Lanius nubicus | LC | breeding (2007) | 5–20 pairs | A3, B2 |
| Olive-tree Warbler Hippolais olivetorum | LC | breeding (-) | present | A3 |
| Subalpine Warbler Curruca cantillans | LC | breeding (-) | present | A3 |
| Western Rock Nuthatch Sitta neumayer | LC | breeding (-) | present | A3 |
| Black-eared Wheatear Oenanthe hispanica | LC | breeding (2007) | 30–200 pairs | A3 |
| Black-headed Bunting Emberiza melanocephala | LC | breeding (-) | present | A3 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Orashac | Zastiteni podracja koi seuste ne se revidirani (III) | <1 |
| 1999 | Dab, s.Orashac | Designated area not yet reviewed (III) | - |
| 2003 | Ploce Litotelmi | Strog priroden rezervat (Ia) | <1 |
| 2006 | Kuklica Kratovo | Spomenik na prirodata (III) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 72 | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves |
| Forest | 9 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland |
| Grassland | minor (<10) | |
| Other | minor (<10) | |
| Shrubland | minor (<10) | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: River Pchinja-river Petroshnica-river Kriva Reka (North Macedonia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/river-pchinja-river-petroshnica-river-kriva-reka-iba-north-macedonia on 23/12/2024.