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close| Location | Serbia, Voivodina-Banat |
| Central coordinates | 20o 15.00' East 45o 49.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2 |
| Area | 8,000 ha |
| Altitude | 78 - 86m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding species of open grassland. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (5-10 breeding pairs).
Site description The IBA covers an uninhabited area of loess terrace and alluvial plain in northern Banat, between Mokrin, Jazovo, Sajan and Crna Bara. Extensive steppic habitats are bordered by meadows and pasture, and contain a mosaic of relict Pannonian plant communities. Limited human activities include grazing and mowing of meadows.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | breeding | 1997 | 30-40 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | breeding | 1997 | 20-30 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Near Threatened |
| Great Bustard Otis tarda | resident | 1997 | 10-12 breeding pairs | medium | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | breeding | 1997 | 10-15 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Pasture of Great Bustard] | Special Nature Reserve | 980 | protected area contained by site | 980 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 50% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 20% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 10% |
| hunting | 60% |
| nature conservation and research | 25% |
| not utilised | 5% |
Management considerations The main threats are drainage of wet depressions and ploughing of steppe and saltmarsh habitats. Predator control and winter feeding of Otis tarda are undertaken. A management plan exists for the site.
Protection status National Partial International None980 ha of IBA covered by Special Nature Reserve (Otis tarda pasture, 980 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Jazovo-Mokrin. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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