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close| Location | Romania, Alba,Bihor,Cluj |
| Central coordinates | 22o 47.93' East 46o 36.90' North |
| IBA criteria | C1, C6 |
| Area | 94,671 ha |
| Altitude | 338 - 1,842m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information This site is important for species of montane Abies and Fagus forest, and as a staging site for migrants crossing the Carpathians. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (5-8 breeding pairs).
Site description The site is situated in the northern part of the Apuseni mountains. Forest predominates, with deciduous forest composed mainly of Quercus and Carpinus, mixed forest of Fagus and Abies, and coniferous forest of Abies and Juniperus. Grasslands and small agricultural fields are also present, and a large reservoir is situated on the western boundary. The area is well populated and is a popular tourist destination.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Bonasa bonasia | breeding | 1990-2006 | 350-420 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 2 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | breeding | 1990-2006 | 2-3 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1990-2006 | 10-30 breeding pairs | good | C1 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | breeding | 1990-2006 | 8-10 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Ural Owl Strix uralensis | breeding | 1990-2006 | 70-100 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | breeding | 1990-2006 | 50-60 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 150-210 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | breeding | 1990-2006 | 170-210 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 160-200 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1990-2006 | 140-160 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis | breeding | 1990-2006 | 11,000-16,000 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1,500-2,100 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apuseni - ROSCI0002 | Habitats Directive | 76,150 | protected area contained by site | 76,150 | |
| Buteasa - ROSCI0016 | Habitats Directive | 457 | protected area contained by site | 457 | |
| MunÅii Apuseni - VlÄdeasa - ROSPA0081 | Birds Directive | 96,229 | protected area contains site | 94,671 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 70% |
| Shrubland | 6% | |
| Grassland | 10% | |
| Coastline | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| forestry | 15% |
| tourism/recreation | 5% |
Management considerations The main threats are from deforestation and pressure from tourism˜there are many access roads and marked trails.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Padiş - Vlădeasa mountain. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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