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close| Location | Serbia, Voivodina Backa-Srem |
| Central coordinates | 20o 0.00' East 45o 12.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2 |
| Area | 5,500 ha |
| Altitude | 73 - 81m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding and passage waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (breeding).
Site description A wetland bordering the River Danube in the vicinity of Novi Sad-Koviljski rit, near the settlements of Kovilj and Gardinovci in Back, and Petrovaradinski rit at the foot of Fruška Gora in Srem. A complex of naturally inundated forest (poplar Populus, willow Salix and ash Fraxinus), stagnant tributaries, canals, marshes, wet meadows, pasture and Populus plantations. Human activities include seasonal pig-grazing.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1997 | 8-10 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | resident | 1997 | 2 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Koviljsko--petrovaradinski rit | Special Nature Reserve | 4,820 | protected area contained by site | 4,820 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 30% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 5% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 30% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 40% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 5% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 10% |
| forestry | 70% |
| hunting | 80% |
| nature conservation and research | 80% |
| tourism/recreation | 5% |
Management considerations Threats include replacing natural woodland with plantations, afforestation of open areas, drainage, and uncontrolled hunting. A management plan exists for the site.
Protection status National Partial International None4,820 ha of IBA covered by Special Nature Reserve (Koviljsko-Petrovaradinski rit, 4,820 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Koviljski rit. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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