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close| Location | Lithuania, Panevezys |
| Central coordinates | 24o 58.00' East 56o 16.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 16,475 ha |
| Altitude | 60 - 70m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information Apart from important numbers of breeding Ciconia nigra, the area is also rich in breeding woodpecker species, and rare species of owl may breed as well.
Site description An area of deciduous and mixed wet woodland which is under intensive forest management.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Bonasa bonasia | breeding | 1999 | 100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1999 | 10 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1999 | 10-12 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina | breeding | 1999 | 12 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | breeding | 1999 | 8 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | breeding | 1999 | 20-30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | breeding | 2001 | 9-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | breeding | 2001 | 15-25 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | breeding | 2002 | 30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | breeding | 2002 | 20-30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birzu giria | Botanical/Zoological Reserve | 144 | protected area contained by site | 144 | |
| Birzu giria - LTBIR0006 | Birds Directive | 0 | protected area overlaps with site | 16,463 | |
| Birzu giria - LTBIRB001 | Birds Directive | 17,683 | protected area contains site | 16,475 | |
| Latveliai Botanical Reserve | Botanical Reserve | 100 | protected area contained by site | 100 | |
| Nemunelio upes slenis - LTBIRB002 | Birds Directive | 1,550 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | 98% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 2% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 95% |
| tourism/recreation | 40% |
| nature conservation and research | 40% |
Protection status National Low International None144 ha of IBA covered by Botanical Reserve (Biržø Giria, 144 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Birzai forest. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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