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close| Location | Lithuania, Kaunas |
| Central coordinates | 23o 59.00' East 55o 7.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 5,663 ha |
| Altitude | 50 - 70m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information The best site in Lithuania for breeding Aquila pomarina and some other birds of prey. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (on passage), Crex crex (breeding).
Site description Deciduous forests, mostly wet, that are intensively managed.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1999 | 5-7 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina | breeding | 1999 | 12 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina | breeding | 2001 | 8-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labunavos miskas - LTKED0001 | Habitats Directive | 401 | protected area contained by site | 401 | |
| Labunavos miskas - LTKEDB001 | Birds Directive | 3,978 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,206 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | 40% |
| Grassland | 2% | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | 58% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 40% |
| agriculture | 58% |
| rangeland/pastureland | 2% |
Management considerations The site is covered by the national IBA monitoring network.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Labunava forest. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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