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close| Location | Romania, Constanta,Dobrogea |
| Central coordinates | 28o 36.18' East 44o 14.99' North |
| IBA criteria | C1, C2, C4, C6 |
| Area | 2,023 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 2m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for passage waterbirds, particularly Anatidae and Laridae; the surrounds are a stop-over site for migrating passerines. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (2-40 passage birds).
Site description The site is a former marine inlet now separated from the sea by a narrow sand-spit. The lake is predominantly freshwater with a maximum depth of 18 m. The western shore is formed by a steep limestone promontory, and narrow reedbeds (Phragmites) occur. In winter up to 90% of the lake area may freeze.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis | passage | 1990-2006 | 120 individuals | good | C1 | Endangered |
| Great White Pelican Pelecanus onocrotalus | passage | 1990-2006 | 300-400 individuals | good | C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Pygmy Cormorant Phalacrocorax pygmeus | winter | 1990-2006 | 500 individuals | good | C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-footed Falcon Falco vespertinus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 20-23 breeding pairs | good | C1 | Near Threatened |
| Slender-billed Gull Larus genei | passage | 1990-2006 | 16 individuals | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Gull Larus minutus | passage | 1990-2006 | 2,000 individuals | good | C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Pied Wheatear Oenanthe pleschanka | breeding | 1990-2006 | 50-60 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1990-2006 | 20,000 individuals | good | C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacul Siutghiol - ROSPA0057 | Birds Directive | 2,020 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,886 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Coastline | Lagoons; Sand dunes & beaches | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 60% |
| tourism/recreation | 50% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 20% |
Management considerations The tourist towns of Constanþa, Mamaia and Ovidiu surround the lake. Disturbance of birds during the summer is high.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Siutghiol. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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