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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | breeding | 1996-1999 | 12 breeding pairs | B2 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding | 2003 | 5 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | LC | breeding | 2001 | 7-12 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding | 2003 | 10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Clanga pomarina | LC | breeding | 1996-1999 | 10 breeding pairs | B2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Birzu giria | Botanical/Zoological Reserve | - |
| 1960 | Zaliosios girios botaninis - zoologinis draustinis | Gamtinis draustinis | 16 |
| 2004 | Zaliosios girios biosferos poligonas | Biosferos poligonas | 60 |
| 2005 | Žalioji giria | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 100 |
| 2005 | Žalioji giria | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 60 |
| 2014 | Zalioji Forest Pine Genetic Reserve | Gamtinis draustinis | <1 |
| 2014 | Zalioji Forest Alder Genetic Reserve | Gamtinis draustinis | <1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Mixed woodland, Native coniferous woodland, Treeline ecotone | 92 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Other urban and industrial areas | 4 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs, Raised bogs | 3 |
| Grassland | 1 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 92 |
| agriculture | 4 |
| rangeland/pastureland | 1 |
| hunting | major (>10) |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Zalioji & Gitenai forests complex (Lithuania). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/zalioji-&-gitenai-forests-complex-iba-lithuania on 23/11/2024.