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close| Location | Serbia, Voivodina-Backa |
| Central coordinates | 19o 49.00' East 46o 4.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4iii, B2, B3 |
| Area | 20,000 ha |
| Altitude | 80 - 110m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding and passage waterbirds, and breeding species of open grassland/shrub habitats. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Oxyura leucocephala (last bred 1947; 1-2 on passage and in winter).
Site description Situated in the far north-east of Backa, in the vicinity of Subotica. Numerous wetlands are present, with extensive reedbeds and aquatic vegetation: Palièko jezero, Ludjaško jezero, Kapetanjski rit (now a fish-pond) and Velebit reservoir. The sandy ground in Selevenjske pustare and Mali pesak supports a complex of wooded steppe, steppe, and plant communities of sandy ground. Human activities include sport-fishing; recreational tourism has been developed at Palièko jezero and Ludjaško jezero. This site includes former sites YU032 and YU033 from the previous pan-European IBA inventory (Grimmett and Jones 1989).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | resident | 1997 | 100-140 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | 1997 | 15-25 breeding pairs | good | A1, B2 | Near Threatened |
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1997 | 70-100 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | breeding | 1997 | 35-50 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | breeding | 1997 | 80-100 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus | resident | 1997 | 80-100 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | breeding | 1997 | 20-25 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Near Threatened |
| European Bee-eater Merops apiaster | breeding | 1997 | 60-70 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | breeding | 1997 | 30-40 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Sand Martin Riparia riparia | breeding | 1997 | 1,000-1,500 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Reed-warbler Acrocephalus scirpaceus | breeding | 1997 | 1,000-1,500 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | - | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludasko jezero | Nature Reserve | 846 | protected area contained by site | 387 |
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| Ludasko Lake | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 593 | protected area contained by site | 593 |
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| Palic | Regional Nature Park | 712 | protected area contained by site | 712 | |
| Selevenjske pustare | Nature Reserve | 677 | protected area contained by site | 677 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Wooded steppe | 5% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 5% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 30% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 20% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Urban parks and gardens | 40% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 5% |
| forestry | 5% |
| hunting | 80% |
| nature conservation and research | 25% |
| tourism/recreation | 25% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
Management considerations Threats include nutrient-enrichment and pollution (`Other' threat), erosion and disturbance. Members of the Bird Protection and Study Society of Vojvodina undertook intensive ornithological research between 1985 and 1997. Artificial nest-cavities are provided for Otus scops. A management plan exists for the site.
Protection status National Low International Low387 ha of IBA covered by Special Nature Reserve (Ludaško jezero, 387 ha). 677 ha of IBA covered by Special Nature Reserve (Selevenjske pustare, 677 ha). 712 ha of IBA covered by Regional Nature Park (Paliè, 712 ha). 593 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Ludaško Lake, 593 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Subotica lakes and sandy terrain. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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