Island near Gorni Tzibar (419)
Bulgaria, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2005
National site name: Ostrov do Gorni Tsibar
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.8022, Longitude: 23.5688
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 29 to 41
Area of KBA (km2): 2.18323
Protected area coverage (%): 100.00
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A newly formed island on kilometre 715 of the River Danube. The island is sandy, encloses a small lake, and is covered by forest of Salix and Populus in the central part. Human activities include firewood-collection during the summer (`Other' land-use, below) and recreation, as well as boat-traffic in surrounding waters.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: The island is an important resting place for Pelecanus crispus (which uses sandy areas) and Phalacrocorax carbo during the breeding season and migration. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Phalacrocorax pygmeus (min. 15 in winter), Aythya nyroca (min. 3 on passage).
Habitats
Land use: tourism/recreation
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 60 | |
| Forest | 40 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main problems are afforestation of the sandy areas with Salix, and disturbance of nesting birds by human activities during the summer.