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close| Location | Romania, Braila,Buzau,Ialomita |
| Central coordinates | 27o 21.66' East 44o 48.05' North |
| IBA criteria | C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 26,996 ha |
| Altitude | 36 - 62m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding and passage wildfowl, waders and gulls (Laridae). Ducks use the site for moulting. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (8 breeding pairs).
Site description This brackish lake reaches a maximum depth of 12 m. The shores are a mixture of mud and sand covered with halophytic vegetation.
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 | 240 individuals | good | C1 | Endangered |
| Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus | passage | 1990-2006 | 120 individuals | good | C2 | Least Concern |
| Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 20-40 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta | breeding | 1990-2006 | 36-40 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola | breeding | 1990-2006 | 12 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balta TÄtaru - ROSPA0006 | Birds Directive | 521 | protected area contained by site | 521 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water | 80% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 20% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 10% |
Management considerations No serious threats are known at the lake, which has no economic or touristic value.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Tataru. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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