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close| Location | Lithuania, Taurage |
| Central coordinates | 22o 12.00' East 55o 11.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, B2, C1, C6 |
| Area | 1,353 ha |
| Altitude | 20 - 40m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding Crex crex.
Site description Wet and semi-dry meadows in the Jûra valley.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1998 | 30-40 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 2001 | 40-60 males only | - | C1 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 2001 | 25-30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jura | Ichtiological Reserve | 0 | protected area overlaps with site | 570 | |
| Juros upe zemiau Taurages - LTSIU0010 | Habitats Directive | 622 | protected area overlaps with site | 303 | |
| Karsuvos giria - LTJUR0008 | Habitats Directive | 38,314 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Sesuvies ir Juros upes sleniai - LTTAUB001 | Birds Directive | 1,353 | is identical to site | 1,353 | |
| Sesuvies upe zemiau Pasesuvio - LTTAU0007 | Habitats Directive | 560 | protected area overlaps with site | 108 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 1% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 73% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land; Urban parks and gardens | 26% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 25% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| rangeland/pastureland | 73% |
Management considerations The Ichthyological Reserve protects only the river itself and a narrow zone along the banks, and does not provide real protection to the wider river valley, especially the meadows.
Protection status National Partial International None130 ha of IBA covered by Ichthyological Reserve (Jûra, 114 km long).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Jura & Sesuvis rivers and the lower reaches of Jura River. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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