Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2002 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | winter | 1997-2000 | 24,000 individuals | C3 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter | 1997-2000 | 2,800 individuals | C3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 1997-2000 | 27,000 individuals | A4iii, C4 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2002) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | Lakes by Tata | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 6 |
| 2004 | Tatai Öreg-tó | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 42 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams, Water fringe vegetation | 88 |
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Mixed woodland, Alluvial and very wet forest | 11 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| water management | 86 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 85 |
| forestry | 11 |
| tourism/recreation | 4 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Öreg Lake of Tata (Hungary). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/öreg-lake-of-tata-iba-hungary on 22/11/2024.