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close| Location | Croatia, Osjecko-baranjska zupanija |
| Central coordinates | 18o 12.00' East 45o 45.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, B2 |
| Area | 981 ha |
| Altitude | 90 - 92m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding and wintering waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (1-6 wintering).
Site description A complex of a fish-ponds along the River Drava. The site includes large ponds with extensive reedbeds (Phragmites) and other emergent vegetation. The surrounding area includes abandoned ponds and a former oxbow lake.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | winter | 1987 | 500 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | 1993 | 10-40 breeding pairs | medium | A1, B2 | Near Threatened |
| Common Merganser Mergus merganser | winter | 1996 | 33 individuals | good | B1i | Least Concern |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | breeding | 1995 | 3-58 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Great Egret Casmerodius albus | winter | 1996 | 1-177 individuals | medium | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | non-breeding | 2001 | 30 individuals | medium | A1 | Least Concern |
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | non-breeding | 1990 | 400 individuals | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 90% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Ruderal land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 100% |
| hunting | 100% |
Management considerations The main threats are from fisheries management, and disturbance and mortality caused by foreign hunters. Shooting of Phalacrocorax carbo causes great disturbance to breeding birds including Aythya nyroca.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Donji Miholjac fish-ponds. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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