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close| Location | Romania, Cluj,Mures,Transylvania |
| Central coordinates | 24o 3.49' East 46o 55.24' North |
| IBA criteria | C1, C6 |
| Area | 71,247 ha |
| Altitude | 252 - 615m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for breeding and passage waterbirds. Wildfowl use the ponds for roosting. There are few wintering birds as the lakes usually freeze over. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Branta ruficollis (4 wintering birds), Aythya nyroca (10-36 passage birds).
Site description The site comprises nine large fish-ponds in the Fize° valley, created in areas of old marsh. Some ponds support reedbeds (Phragmites). The surrounding hills have grassland, arable fields and small woodlands. Human activities include angling and traditional grazing.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | breeding | 1990-2006 | 20-22 breeding pairs | good | C1 | Near Threatened |
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | breeding | 1990-2006 | 10-15 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 90-120 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Saker Falcon Falco cherrug | breeding | 1990-2006 | 1 breeding pairs | good | C1 | Endangered |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 3-5 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Corncrake Crex crex | breeding | 1990-2006 | 30-35 breeding pairs | good | C1 | Least Concern |
| Little Crake Porzana parva | breeding | 1990-2006 | 70-120 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1990-2006 | 200-250 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 1990-2006 | 230-330 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Barred Warbler Sylvia nisoria | breeding | 1990-2006 | 30-50 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lacul Stiucilor - Sic - Puini - Valea Legiilor - ROSCI0099 | Habitats Directive | 1,784 | protected area contained by site | 1,784 | |
| Valea FizeÅului - Sic - Lacul Stiucilor - ROSPA0104 | Birds Directive | 1,628 | protected area contained by site | 1,628 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 5% | |
| Grassland | 5% | |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 80% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 80% |
| hunting | 20% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Fizes valley. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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