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close| Location | Bulgaria, Sofia |
| Central coordinates | 23o 3.67' East 42o 56.05' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4iii, B2, C1, C4, C6 |
| Area | 13,180 ha |
| Altitude | 559 - 1,188m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2005 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding species such as Crex crex, Coturnix coturnix, Lullula arborea and Lanius collurio. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Falco naumanni (rare, on passage).
Site description Rayanovci meadows, together with the former Dragomansko marsh, is in western Bulgaria. Vegetation is dominated by Carex, Poa and Alopecurus, and there are groups of Salix and Populus trees along drainage canals. Human activities include cattle-grazing and haymaking.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Quail Coturnix coturnix | breeding | 2004 | 500 breeding pairs | medium | B2 | Least Concern |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | 2004 | 5-10 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 2005 | 48 breeding pairs | good | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | breeding | 2004 | 10 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla | breeding | 2004 | 120-160 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | breeding | 2004 | 70-100 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | unknown | - | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii, C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragoman - BG0000322 | Habitats Directive | 21,357 | protected area contains site | 13,180 | |
| Rayanovtsi - BG0002001 | Birds Directive | 13,180 | is identical to site | 13,180 | |
| Zapadna Stara Planina i Predbalkan - BG0001040 | Habitats Directive | 219,716 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 80% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60% |
| forestry | 21% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 2% |
| tourism/recreation | 56% |
| hunting | 50% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 18% |
| water management | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
Management considerations Conversion of the meadows to arable land is a possible threat. The site is proposed as a Protected Landscape. Investigation of the flora and fauna of the meadows by BSPB is ongoing.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rayanovtsi. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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