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close| Location | Serbia, Central Serbia |
| Central coordinates | 20o 50.00' East 43o 15.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2 |
| Area | 45,000 ha |
| Altitude | 650 - 2,016m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (5-10 breeding pairs).
Site description The largest mountain in central Serbia; a large coniferous forest (spruce Picea) in the Ravni Kopaonik predominates. A small area is covered with alpine vegetation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca | resident | 1995 | 50-70 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Near Threatened |
| Common Scops-owl Otus scops | breeding | 1996 | 20-30 breeding pairs | poor | B2 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1996 | 400-600 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | resident | 1994 | 80-120 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kopaonik | National Park | 11,800 | protected area contained by site | 11,800 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | 50% |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 5% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland; Dry siliceous grassland; Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 30% |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 5% |
| forestry | 70% |
| hunting | 40% |
| nature conservation and research | 30% |
| tourism/recreation | 40% |
| not utilised | - |
Management considerations Intensive ornithological research was undertaken between 1984 and 1997. A management plan exists for part of the site.
Protection status National Partial International None11,800 ha of IBA covered by National Park (Kopaonik, 11,800 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kopaonik. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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