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close| Location | Bulgaria, Haskovo |
| Central coordinates | 25o 53.63' East 42o 9.37' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2, C3 |
| Area | 1,284 ha |
| Altitude | 85 - 120m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2005 |
Ornithological information The reservoir supports large and important numbers of Phalacrocorax carbo and P. pygmeus in winter. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Pelecanus crispus (6-17 in winter), Aythya nyroca (max. 2 in winter).
Site description A water-storage reservoir which does not freeze in winter, since an associated thermoelectric power-station uses the water as coolant. The water is also used for irrigation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalmatian Pelican Pelecanus crispus | winter | 2001 | 30 individuals | unknown | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C2 | Vulnerable |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | winter | 1997 | 16-142 individuals | good | A1, C1 | Least Concern |
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | winter | 1997 | 116-8,062 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reka Ovcharica - BG0000427 | Habitats Directive | 1,164 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Reka Sazliika - BG0000425 | Habitats Directive | 992 | protected area overlaps with site | 100 | |
| Rozov Kladenets Reservoir - BG0002022 | Birds Directive | 1,284 | is identical to site | 1,284 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | 99% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 99% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 1% |
| water management | 99% |
Management considerations The main problem is illegal and uncontrolled hunting. The reservoir is proposed as a protected area.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Rozov Kladenets Reservoir. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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