Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2010 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (2009) | 130 males | C1 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (2008–2009) | 13–14 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | LC | breeding (2003–2009) | 15 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (2006–2009) | 130–150 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | LC | breeding (2006–2009) | 22–23 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | breeding (2005–2009) | 250–400 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | LC | breeding (2005–2009) | 30–35 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Barred Warbler Curruca nisoria | LC | breeding (2008–2009) | 100–200 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis | LC | breeding (2006–2009) | 1,000–1,200 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | LC | breeding (2006–2009) | 600 breeding pairs | C6 |
Ideally the conservation status of the IBA will have been checked regularly since the site was first identified in 2010. The most recent assessment (2009) is shown below.
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment | State | Pressure | Response |
| 2009 | favourable | high | low |
| Whole site assessed? | State assessed by | Accuracy of information | |
| yes | population | medium | |
| State (condition of the key species' populations) | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Species | Actual vs Reference (units) | % remaining | Result | ||
| Corncrake Crex crex | 130 / 130 (males) | 100 | not assessed | ||
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | 14 / 10 (breeding pairs) | 100 | favourable | ||
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | 15 / 15 (breeding pairs) | 100 | favourable | ||
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | 150 / 70 (breeding pairs) | 100 | favourable | ||
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | 23 / 20 (breeding pairs) | 100 | favourable | ||
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | 400 / 400 (breeding pairs) | 100 | not assessed | ||
| Dendrocopos leucotos | 35 / 30 (breeding pairs) | 100 | favourable | ||
| Barred Warbler Curruca nisoria | 200 / 200 (breeding pairs) | 100 | not assessed | ||
| Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis | 1,200 / 1,200 (breeding pairs) | 100 | not assessed | ||
| Ficedula parva | 600 / 600 (breeding pairs) | 100 | not assessed | ||
| State (condition of the key species' habitats) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Habitat | Quantity (% remaining) | Quality (% carrying capacity) | Result |
| Grassland | poor (40–69%) | poor (40–69%) | very unfavourable |
| Wetlands (inland) | poor (40–69%) | poor (40–69%) | very unfavourable |
| Forest | moderate (70–90%) | moderate (70–90%) | unfavourable |
| Pressure (threats to the key species and/or their habitats) | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Threat | Timing | Scope | Severity | Result |
| Human intrusions and disturbance | happening now | most of population/area (50–90%) | moderate deterioration (10–30% in 3 generations) | high |
| Biological resource use | happening now | most of population/area (50–90%) | moderate deterioration (10–30% in 3 generations) | high |
| Residential and commercial development | happening now | most of population/area (50–90%) | moderate deterioration (10–30% in 3 generations) | high |
| Transportation and service corridors | happening now | most of population/area (50–90%) | slow deterioration (1–10% over 3 generations) | high |
| Natural system modifications | happening now | some of population/area (10–49%) | slow deterioration (1–10% over 3 generations) | medium |
| Agricultural expansion and intensification | happening now | some of population/area (10–49%) | slow deterioration (1–10% over 3 generations) | medium |
| Energy production and mining | likely in long term (beyond 4 years) | most of population/area (50–90%) | slow deterioration (1–10% over 3 generations) | medium |
| Response (conservation actions taken for the key species and/or their habitats) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Designation | Planning | Action | Result |
| Whole area of site (>90%) covered by appropriate conservation designation | No management planning has taken place | Some limited conservation initiatives are in place | low |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1958 | Szum | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1974 | Roztoczański Park Narodowy | Park Narodowy (II) | 8 |
| 1982 | Hubale | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1983 | Święty Roch | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1983 | Debry | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1988 | Krasnobrodzki Park Krajobrazowy | Park Krajobrazowy (V) | 9 |
| 1989 | Południoworoztoczański Park Krajobrazowy | Park Krajobrazowy (V) | 19 |
| 1990 | Wieprzec | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Sołokija | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1991 | Nowiny | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1996 | Minokąt | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1998 | Źródła Tanwi | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 1998 | Zarośle | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Jalinka | Rezerwat Przyrody (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 60 | |
| Grassland | 4 | |
| Wetlands (inland) | 2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Roztocze (Poland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/roztocze-iba-poland on 25/01/2025.