Data Zone
Country/territory: Hungary
IBA criteria met: C1, C6 (2002)
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Area: 21,901 ha
Site description (2000 baseline)
The Vértes mountains are part of the Transdanubian mountain chain, and are dolomitic in composition with deep ravines. The southern slopes experience a sub-Mediterranean climate, whilst the northern slopes are subalpine. The Zámoly basin is situated in the foothills to the south-east of Vértes. Human activities include grazing, haymaking, hunting, tourism and mining.
Key biodiversity
An important area for raptors and waterbirds. Otis tarda and Burhinus oedicnemus bred in the Zámoly basin until the mid-1970s. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (10-20 pairs).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Vértes (Hungary). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/vértes-iba-hungary on 23/11/2024.