Districts: Dunajská Streda, Komárno
Altitude: 105 m – 110 m
Areaa: 87,29 km2
Description
Lowland intensively used agricultural ecosystems prevail in the territory. There can be found fragments of forest habitats, predominantly artificial alleys along roads and water channels and small field woods. Dispersed trees can be found locally. Water habitats are represented by artificial water channels and small gravel pits.
Area protection
IBA Ostrovné lúky was designated a Special Protection Area (SPA) on January 7, 2008.
Importance
Site is one of the most important Slovak nesting areas of Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus). Site is important for nesting of Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris) and Lesser Grey Shrike (Lanius minor) as well.
Qualifying species
Species | Breeding population | Criterion | |
Pop.min. | Pop.max. | ||
Red-footed Falcon – Falco vespertinus | 4 | 14 | C6 |
Other important species
Tawny Pipit (Anthus campestris), Lesser Grey Shrike (Lanius minor)