Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 110-140 breeding pairs | C1, C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 70-100 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | winter | 1990-2006 | 50-100 individuals | C6 |
| Merlin Falco columbarius | LC | winter | 1990-2006 | 15-30 individuals | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2007) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Mestecănișul Reci - Bălțile de la Ozun - Sântionlunca | Rezervatie naturala | 6 |
| 2000 | Pădurea și mlaștinile eutrofe de la Prejmer | Rezervatie naturala | 1 |
| 2006 | Mestecănișul de la Reci | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 6 |
| 2006 | Pădurea și mlaștinile eutrofe de la Prejmer | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 2011 | Râul Negru | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 6 |
| 2016 | Valea Râului Negru | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 6 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Râului Negru valley (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/râului-negru-valley-iba-romania on 22/11/2024.