Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2004 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eastern Imperial Eagle Aquila heliaca | VU | breeding | 1995-2003 | 6 breeding pairs | C1 |
| Syrian Woodpecker Dendrocopos syriacus | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 20-60 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | EN | breeding | 1995-2003 | 2-4 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding | 1995-2003 | 20-40 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2004) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Ondavska rovina | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| 2004 | Bisce | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2007 | Bisce | Prírodná rezervácia / súkromná prírodná rezervácia | <1 |
| 2017 | Dolny tok Tople | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 89 | |
| Grassland | 7 | |
| Forest | 2 | |
| Other | 1 | |
| Wetlands (inland) | 1 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 70 |
| hunting | 60 |
| tourism/recreation | 20 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 15 |
| forestry | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Východoslovenská plain (Slovakia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/východoslovenská-plain-iba-slovakia on 23/11/2024.