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close| Location | Serbia, Macva |
| Central coordinates | 19o 31.00' East 44o 56.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3 |
| Area | 5,200 ha |
| Altitude | 77 - 83m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Important for breeding waterbirds. Wintering species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus and Haliaeetus albicilla.
Site description A wetland situated along the River Sava in the plains of Macva, near to the town of Sremska Mitrovica. Fed by underground aquifers and with a depth of up to 2.5 m, it supports abundant marsh vegetation˜mostly reed Phragmites. The site is surrounded by agricultural land, and remnants of forest remain (oak Quercus, ash Fraxinus, poplar Populus and willow Salix). Human activities include cattle-rearing; ecological tourism is a recent development.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-crowned Night-heron Nycticorax nycticorax | breeding | 1996 | 70-75 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | breeding | 1996 | 20-50 breeding pairs | poor | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zasavica | Special Nature Reserve | 670 | protected area contained by site | 670 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 30% |
| Shrubland | - | |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 30% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Urban parks and gardens | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 20% |
| forestry | 20% |
| hunting | 80% |
| nature conservation and research | 70% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Artificial nest-sites are provided for Ciconia ciconia. A management plan exists for the site.
Protection status National Partial International None670 ha of IBA covered by Special Nature Reserve (Zasavica, 670 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zasavica. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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