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close| Location | Hungary, Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén,Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg |
| Central coordinates | 21o 45.00' East 48o 15.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C1, C3, C6 |
| Area | 9,456 ha |
| Altitude | 92 - 105m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2002 |
Ornithological information The most important breeding site for Riparia riparia in central Europe.
Site description An inundated flood-plain bordering the River Tisza between Tuzsér and Rakamaz. Oxbow lakes and marshes exist alongside large blocks of softwood and hardwood flood-plain forests. Human activities include grazing, mowing and arable farming.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 2001 | 25-30 breeding pairs | unknown | C1, C6 | Least Concern |
| Sand Martin Riparia riparia | breeding | 2001 | 10,000-14,000 breeding pairs | unknown | C3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bodrogzug és Bodrog hullámtere - HUBN20071 | Habitats Directive | 7,372 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| BodrogzugKopasz-hegyTaktaköz - HUBN10001 | Birds Directive | 19,912 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Felsõ-Tisza - HUHN10008 | Birds Directive | 14,820 | protected area contains site | 9,456 | |
| Felsõ-Tisza - HUHN20001 | Habitats Directive | 28,625 | protected area contains site | 9,456 | |
| Révleányvári erdõk - HUBN20079 | Habitats Directive | 354 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Tiszatelek-Tiszaberceli ártér | Nature Conservation Area | 1,537 | protected area contained by site | 1,564 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 15% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 35% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 15% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Other urban and industrial areas | 35% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 40% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 5% |
| forestry | 35% |
| nature conservation and research | 5% |
| tourism/recreation | 15% |
| water management | 10% |
Management considerations The main threats are intensified forest management and the construction of second-home developments. An integrated monitoring project is being carried out on Riparia riparia.
Protection status National Partial International None1,564 ha of IBA covered by Nature Conservation Area (Tiszatelek-Tiszaberceli ártér, 1,564 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Upper Tisza. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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