Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | LC | resident (2019) | 4–6 pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (2017–2019) | 4–5 pairs | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | resident (2017–2019) | 3–4 pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (2010–2019) | 200–300 pairs | B2a, C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Zlatibor | Nature Park (-) | 91 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 43 | Native coniferous woodland |
| Grassland | 26 | Dry siliceous grassland |
| Shrubland | 22 | Scrub |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 8 | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Zlatibor (Serbia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/zlatibor-iba-serbia on 23/12/2024.