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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 360–390 pairs | C6 |
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 190–230 birds | C6 |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 50–70 pairs | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 200–230 pairs | C6 |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 80–110 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 140–160 pairs | C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 125–145 pairs | C6 |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | LC | breeding (1990–2006) | 1,900–2,800 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Tișița | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 4 |
| 1973 | Cascada Putnei | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Pădurea Verdele - Cheile Nărujei II | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Lacul Negru | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Strâmtura - Coza | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1992 | Muntele Goru | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | 1 |
| 1992 | Pădurea Lepșa - Zboina | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 1992 | Groapa cu Pini | Rezervatie naturala (IV) | <1 |
| 2005 | Parcul Natural Putna - Vrancea | Parc natural (V) | 58 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Vrancea Mountains (Romania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/vrancea-mountains-iba-romania on 23/12/2024.