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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 110–140 pairs | C1, C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 70–100 pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 50–100 birds | C6 |
| Merlin Falco columbarius | LC | winter (1990–2006) | 15–30 birds | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Mestecănișul Reci - Bălțile de la Ozun - Sântionlunca | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 6 |
| 2000 | Pădurea și mlaștinile eutrofe de la Prejmer | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 1 |
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 23/12/2024.