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close| Location | Serbia, Voivodina-Banat |
| Central coordinates | 20o 25.00' East 45o 16.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, A4iii, B1i, B2, B3 |
| Area | 9,300 ha |
| Altitude | 75 - 85m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important site for breeding, wintering and passage waterbirds, regularly holding 20,000 or more individuals during winter and migration periods. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (periodically breeding), Anser erythropus (wintering), Haliaeetus albicilla (resident), Aquila clanga (wintering), Crex crex (breeding) and Numenius tenuirostris (passage).
Site description An inundation area between the Tisa and Begej rivers in the western part of Backa, south-west of the town of Zrenjanin. Habitats include pools, fish-ponds, meadows and willow/poplar Salix/Populus woodland. Includes Carska bara, Tiganjica, Perleska bara and Eèka fish-pond. Human activities include reed-cutting (`Other' land-use).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gadwall Anas strepera | breeding | 1996 | 30-40 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Garganey Anas querquedula | breeding | 1997 | 80-100 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | breeding | 1997 | 200-300 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | 1997 | 30-50 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2 | Near Threatened |
| Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis | breeding | 1996 | 400-600 breeding pairs | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Spoonbill Platalea leucorodia | passage | 1997 | 200-400 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | resident | 1997 | 20-30 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1997 | 70-100 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Black-crowned Night-heron Nycticorax nycticorax | breeding | 1997 | 200-300 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | breeding | 1997 | 90-100 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | breeding | 1997 | 150-200 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Great Egret Casmerodius albus | resident | 1997 | 70-100 breeding pairs | good | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Black-headed Gull Larus ridibundus | winter | 1996 | 50,000-80,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| European Bee-eater Merops apiaster | breeding | 1997 | 50-80 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | breeding | 1997 | 10-12 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Savi's Warbler Locustella luscinioides | breeding | 1997 | 200-300 breeding pairs | medium | B3 | Least Concern |
| Common Redstart Phoenicurus phoenicurus | breeding | 1996 | 20-40 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | winter | 1996 | - | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prokop | Nature Reserve | 6 | protected area contained by site | 1,676 |
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| Stari Begej - Carska Bara Special Nature Reserve | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 1,767 | protected area contained by site | 1,767 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 10% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 5% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 65% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Urban parks and gardens | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 15% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 60% |
| forestry | 10% |
| hunting | 50% |
| nature conservation and research | 30% |
| tourism/recreation | 5% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5% |
| water management | - |
| other | - |
Management considerations Threats include disturbance from visitors and fishermen, and inappropriate water management (`Other' threat). A management plan exists for the site.
Protection status National Partial International Partial1,676 ha of IBA covered by Special Nature Reserve (Stari Begej-Carska Bara, 1,676 ha). 1,767 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Stari Begej/Carska Bara Special Nature Reserve, 1,767 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Carska bara. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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