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Zalioji & Gitenai forests complex
| Location | Lithuania, Panevezys |
| Central coordinates | 24o 33.00' East 55o 50.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 19,089 ha |
| Altitude | 60 - 75m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Lietuvos Ornitologu Draugija (Affiliate)
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 1999 | 10 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | breeding | 2003 | 5 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 2003 | 10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Spotted Eagle Aquila pomarina | breeding | 1999 | 10 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | breeding | 1999 | 12 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | breeding | 2001 | 7-12 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birzu giria | Botanical/Zoological Reserve | 144 | protected area contained by site | 0 | |
| Zalioji giria - LTPAN0006 | Habitats Directive | 33,915 | protected area contains site | 19,089 | |
| Zalioji giria - LTPANB001 | Birds Directive | 14,173 | protected area overlaps with site | 11,423 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | 92% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Raised bogs | 3% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas | 4% |
| Grassland | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 92% |
| agriculture | 4% |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| hunting | major |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| rangeland/pastureland | 1% |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zalioji & Gitenai forests complex. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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