Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2007 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 220–280 pairs | C6 |
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 180–200 birds | C6 |
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 40–70 birds | C6 |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 35–50 pairs | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 120–150 pairs | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 2–3 pairs | C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 150–180 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Pietrosul Mare | Nature Reserve (-) | 5 |
| 1931 | Pietrosul Mare | Nature reserve (IV) | 6 |
| 1976 | Ineu Lala | Nature reserve (IV) | 1 |
| 1976 | Poiana cu narcise de pe masivul Saca | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 1977 | Cornu Nedeii - Ciungii Bălăsânii | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 3 |
| 1979 | Pietrosul Mare Nature Reserve | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 5 |
| 1990 | Parcul Național Munții Rodnei | Parc national (II) | 75 |
| 1995 | Izvoarele Mihăiesei | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 1 |
| 2000 | Piatra Rea | Rezervatie stiintifica (Ia) | 1 |
| 2000 | Peștera și izbucul Izvorul Albastru al Izei | Monument al naturii (III) | <1 |
| 2000 | Peștera din Valea Cobășelului | Natural monument (III) | <1 |
| 2000 | Izvorul Bătrâna | Nature reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Parcul Natural Munții Maramureșului | Parc natural (V) | 9 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 60 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone |
| Grassland | 25 | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 14 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 50 |
| tourism/recreation | 50 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Rodnei Mountains (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/rodnei-mountains-iba-romania on 23/12/2024.