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 | 20-40 breeding pairs | C1 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding | 1990-2006 | 12-16 breeding pairs | C1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Lunca Timișului | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 34 |
| 2011 | Lunca Timișului | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 77 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Timiş river flood-plain (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/timiş-river-flood-plain-iba-romania on 22/11/2024.