Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2019 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca | NT | resident | 2008-2013 | 200-300 breeding pairs | B1a, C6 |
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | resident | 2014 | 10-20 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | LC | resident | 2008-2013 | 25-35 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Yellow-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax graculus | LC | resident | 2006-2016 | 120-170 breeding pairs | A3 |
| Wallcreeper Tichodroma muraria | LC | resident | 2008-2013 | 10-15 breeding pairs | A3 |
| Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush Monticola saxatilis | LC | breeding | 2016 | 80-120 breeding pairs | B1b |
| Alpine Accentor Prunella collaris | LC | breeding | 2016 | 240-320 breeding pairs | A3 |
| White-winged Snowfinch Montifringilla nivalis | LC | resident | 2008-2013 | 30-40 breeding pairs | A3 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2019) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Sar planina | National Park | 37 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Native coniferous woodland, Mixed woodland, Treeline ecotone | 40 |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland, Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland, Humid grasslands, Mesophile grasslands | 40 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Forestry plantations, Urban parks and gardens, Ruderal land | 5 |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 5 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams, Raised bogs, Water fringe vegetation, Fens, transition mires and springs | 5 |
| Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | Caves | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders, Inland cliffs | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 70 |
| nature conservation and research | 60 |
| agriculture | 40 |
| forestry | 40 |
| not utilised | 20 |
| tourism/recreation | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sara mountain (Serbia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sara-mountain-iba-serbia on 22/11/2024.