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close| Location | Bosnia and Herzegovina |
| Central coordinates | 17o 27.00' East 45o 6.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 3,500 ha |
| Altitude | 85 - 95m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The globally threatened Aythya nyroca and Crex crex breed at the site. Other breeding species include Ixobrychus minutus, Nycticorax nycticorax, Ardeola ralloides, Egretta garzetta, Ardea purpurea, Plegadis falcinellus, Platalea leucorodia, Sterna hirundo (30+ pairs), and Chlidonias hybridus (40+ pairs). Ciconia ciconia and the globally near-threatened Haliaeetus albicilla feed, and possibly breed, at the site. The area is also very important for passage migrants.
Site description Fish-ponds (with islands and reedbeds), marshes, grazing-meadows, and remnant alluvial forest along the River Sava.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | - | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | - | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBA NAT CODE BA003 | Ornithological Reserve | 0 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Grassland | - | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
Management considerations Drainage, hunting, and forestry are problems at the site.
Protection status National Partial International NoneIBA covered by Ornithological Reserve.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Bardaca. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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