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close| Location | Romania, Ialomita,Muntenia |
| Central coordinates | 27o 7.77' East 44o 36.59' North |
| IBA criteria | C1, C2, C4, C6 |
| Area | 5,590 ha |
| Altitude | 28 - 56m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for roosting, wintering and passage waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (passage), Branta ruficollis (wintering) and Aythya nyroca (non-breeding).
Site description Lake Fundata lies in the Reviga valley. The southern part of the lake is brackish whereas the northern part is fresh and holds most of the aquatic vegetation; few fish species are present. Water depth reaches 5 m and the shores are generally steep. The lake is surrounded by arable land with a village to the east.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | passage | 1990-2006 | 20 individuals | good | C1, C6 | Vulnerable |
| Red-breasted Goose Branta ruficollis | passage | 1990-2006 | 300 individuals | good | C1 | Endangered |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | passage | 1990-2006 | 200 individuals | good | C2 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1990-2006 | 20 individuals | 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) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacurile Fundata - Amara - ROSPA0065 | Birds Directive | 710 | protected area overlaps with site | 533 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 90% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 40% |
Management considerations No serious threats are known at the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Fundata. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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