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close| Location | Romania, Galati,Vaslui |
| Central coordinates | 28o 4.30' East 46o 4.62' North |
| IBA criteria | C1, C2, C3, C4, C6 |
| Area | 9,187 ha |
| Altitude | 9 - 228m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information This is an important breeding, wintering and stop-over site for waterbirds. Seventy-four species have been recorded. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (2-20 non-breeding birds).
Site description An area of wetland with numerous pools and fish-ponds close to the River Prut. Aquatic vegetation is well developed and includes reedbeds (Phragmites); there are also areas of Salix and Populus.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1990-2006 | 5,000-7,000 individuals | good | C3 | Least Concern |
| Mute Swan Cygnus olor | passage | 1990-2006 | 450-800 individuals | good | C3 | Least Concern |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | 1990-2006 | 24-30 breeding pairs | good | C1 | Near Threatened |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | passage | 1990-2006 | 4,000-6,000 individuals | good | C2 | Least Concern |
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 50-70 breeding pairs | good | C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Great Egret Casmerodius albus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 40-50 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | passage | 1990-2006 | 2,500-3,000 individuals | good | C1, C3 | Near Threatened |
| Spotted Redshank Tringa erythropus | passage | 1990-2006 | 900-1,200 individuals | good | C3 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 1990-2006 | 30-50 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lunca JoasÄ a Prutului - ROSCI0105 | Habitats Directive | 5,656 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,751 | |
| Lunca Prutului - VlÄdeÅti - FrumuÅiÅa - ROSPA0070 | Birds Directive | 7,652 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,751 | |
| PÄdurea Breana-RoÅcani - ROSCI0139 | Habitats Directive | 151 | protected area contained by site | 151 | |
| PÄdurea PogÄneÅti - ROSCI0165 | Habitats Directive | 176 | protected area contained by site | 176 | |
| Râul Prut - ROSCI0213 | Habitats Directive | 12,506 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,701 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 95% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 40% |
| not utilised | 60% |
Management considerations The main threats are disturbance from fish-farming activities and reedbed burning. Access to the site is partly restricted due to its position on the state boundary˜a situation beneficial to nature conservation interests.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Cârja - Maţa - Rădeanu - Roşcani. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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