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close| Location | Bulgaria, Sofia |
| Central coordinates | 23o 29.78' East 42o 40.70' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, C1 |
| Area | 2,251 ha |
| Altitude | 527 - 546m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2005 |
Ornithological information The area is important for breeding Crex crex. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (one breeding pair), Falco naumanni (rare, on passage), Acrocephalus paludicola (rare, on passage).
Site description Meadows and marshes, drained by canals, in the Sofia region. The vegetation is dominated by meadows of Festuca, Poa and Lolium, stands of Phragmites and Typha, and Salix thickets. Human activities include cattle-grazing and haymaking.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 2004 | 21 breeding pairs | medium | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dolni Bogrov-Kazichene - BG0002004 | Birds Directive | 2,251 | is identical to site | 2,251 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 95% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Water fringe vegetation | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
| hunting | 100% |
Management considerations Hunting is a threat, and conversion of the site to arable land is a possible threat. An 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: Dolni Bogrov-Kazichene. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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