IBA Bukovské vrchy
Bukovské vrchy
Districts: Snina
Altitude: 200m – 1210m
Area: 433,20 km2
Description
This hilly area is located in northeastern Slovakia in orographical unit Bukovské vrchy. Beside the dominant Carpathian beech woods there can be found oak and hornbeam forests, maple and fir woods in combination with beech woods. Agricultural land is represented primarily by permanent grassy vegetation and in lesser extent by arable land.
Area protection
IBA Bukovské vrchy was designated a Special Protection Area (SPA) on January 7, 2008. Other protected areas in the region of IBA Bukovské vrchy: Poloniny National Park
Importance
Preserved forests and diverse mosaic of non-forest communities provide favorable conditions for nesting of forest and meadow birds. Territory belongs to the five most important localities for nesting of Hazel Grouse (Tetrastes bonasia/Bonasa bonasia), European Nightjar (Caprimulgus europaeus) and Corncrake (Crex crex) in Slovakia.
Qualifying species
| Druhy | Breeding population | Criterion | |
|
Pop.min. |
Pop.max. |
||
| Jariabok hôrny – Tetrastes bonasia |
650 |
700 |
C6 |
| Corncrake – Crex crex |
180 |
220 |
C1 |
| European Nightjar – Caprimulgus europaeus |
50 |
90 |
C6 |
Other important species
Black Stork (Ciconia nigra), Honey Buzzard (Pernis apivorus), Lesser Spotted Eagle (Aquila pomarina), Common Quail (Coturnix coturnix), Ural Owl (Strix uralensis), Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis), Wryneck (Jynx torquilla), Black Woodpecker (Dryocopus martius), White-backed Woodpecker (Dendrocopos leucotos), Common Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus), Barred Warbler (Sylvia nisoria), Red-breasted Flycatcher (Ficedula parva), Collared Flycatcher (Ficedula albicollis), Great Grey Shrike (Lanius excubitor)