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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | winter | 2013-2019 | 2,000-4,000 individuals | B3a, C3 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter | 2013-2019 | 4,000-9,000 individuals | B3a, C3 |
| Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus | LC | breeding | 2016-2019 | 60-100 breeding pairs | B1b |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | resident | 2019 | 3-4 breeding pairs | A1, B1b, C1, C2, C6 |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | LC | breeding | 2019 | 30-40 | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding | 2013-2019 | 90-150 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2019) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 87 |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands, Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 10 |
| Other | 3 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Vrsacki ritovi (Serbia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/vrsacki-ritovi-iba-serbia on 23/11/2024.