Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding (1999) | 20 males | C6 |
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | breeding (1996) | 40 males | B2, C6 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | breeding (1996–1999) | 10 pairs | B2 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | breeding (2000) | 10 pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (2002) | 12 pairs | C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | breeding (2000) | 8 pairs | B2, C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding (1996) | 10 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1988 | Visincios krastovaizdzio draustinis | Gamtinis draustinis (IV) | 3 |
| 1988 | Salcios hidrografinis draustinis | Gamtinis draustinis (IV) | 2 |
| 1988 | Visincios hidrografinis draustinis | Gamtinis draustinis (IV) | 1 |
| 1992 | Zygmantiskiu geomorfologinis draustinis | Gamtinis draustinis (IV) | 12 |
| 1998 | Rudninku krastovaizdzio draustinis | Gamtinis draustinis (IV) | 10 |
| 1998 | Kernavo telmologinis draustinis | Gamtinis draustinis (IV) | 8 |
| 2004 | Rudninku girios biosferos poligonas | Biosferos poligonas (VI) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 93 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 3 | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas |
| Wetlands (inland) | 2 | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Sand dunes and beaches; Standing freshwater |
| Grassland | 1 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | major (>10) |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| hunting | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Rudninkai forest complex (Lithuania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/rudninkai-forest-complex-iba-lithuania on 24/12/2024.