Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | passage (2013–2019) | 1,000–3,000 birds | B3a, C3 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | breeding (2019) | 80–100 pairs | B1a, B1b, C6 |
| Western Water Rail Rallus aquaticus | LC | breeding (2013–2019) | 100–150 pairs | B2a |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding (2015) | 150–182 pairs | B2a, C6 |
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | LC | breeding (2010–2013) | 70–90 pairs | B2a, B3a, C2, C6 |
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | LC | passage (2013–2019) | 100–200 birds | B3a, C2 |
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | LC | breeding (2009–2013) | 2–20 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | resident (2010–2013) | 50–65 pairs | C6 |
| Common Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | LC | breeding (2013–2019) | 150–250 pairs | B1b, C6 |
| Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax | LC | breeding (2010–2013) | 600–650 pairs | B1b, B3a, C2, C6 |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | LC | breeding (2010–2013) | 150–250 pairs | B1b, B3a, C2, C6 |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | LC | breeding (2008–2013) | 95–130 pairs | B1b, C6 |
| Great White Egret Ardea alba | LC | resident (2010–2013) | 70–105 birds | C6 |
| Little Egret Egretta garzetta | LC | breeding (2011–2013) | 470–510 pairs | B3a, C2, C6 |
| Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus | LC | breeding (2013–2019) | 20–60 pairs | C6 |
| Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida | LC | breeding (2013–2019) | 1,000–1,600 pairs | B3a, C2, C6 |
| Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga | VU | winter (2013–2019) | 2–4 birds | C6 |
| Eurasian Penduline-tit Remiz pendulinus | LC | breeding (2013–2019) | 200–300 pairs | B2a |
| Moustached Warbler Acrocephalus melanopogon | LC | breeding (2016–2019) | 40–60 pairs | C6 |
| Savi's Warbler Locustella luscinioides | LC | breeding (2013–2019) | 200–300 pairs | B2a |
| Bluethroat Luscinia svecica | LC | breeding (2013–2019) | 40–60 pairs | C6 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 65 | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 20 | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Urban parks and gardens |
| Grassland | 10 | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands |
| Forest | 5 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Shrubland | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 80 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 70 |
| agriculture | 30 |
| forestry | 5 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5 |
| water management | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Srednje Potamišje (Serbia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/srednje-potamišje-iba-serbia on 23/12/2024.