Sara mountain (3126)
Serbia, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2019
National site name: Šar-Planina
Central coordinates: Latitude: 42.1667, Longitude: 20.9500
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 450 to 2651
Area of KBA (km2): 1055.96656
Protected area coverage (%): 87.26
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The area represents and impressive mountain massif, stretching 90 km in length along the borders of Serbia, North Macedonia and Albania. 30 mountain peaks above 2.500 m in altitude dominate the landscape, of which some of the most prominent ones are Ljuboten, Piri Breg, Crni vrh, Kobilica, Vraca, Rudoka. There are 70 glacial lakes within this area, as well as numerous gorges and canyons. Vegetation is very diverse, from sub-Mediterranean floral elements in Drim river valley to alpine pastures above 2.000 m in altitude. It is situated within the municipalities of Prizren, Gora and Štrpce.
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Forest | 40 | |
| Grassland | 40 |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership