Open AccessThe inventory of the ornitofauna of Sarata Noua lake, Leova county, Republic of Moldova from 2016 – 2021
Author(s) -
Vitalie Ajder,
Silvia Ursul
Publication year - 2021
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Conference proceedings
DOI - 10.53937/icz10.2021.49
Subject(s) - tributary , geography , habitat , agrarian society , human settlement , steppe , ecology , physical geography , forestry , agriculture , archaeology , cartography , biology
The Republic of Moldova is a small European country where long-term studies have been more of an exception than a rule. Being an agrarian country, the mosaic of natural and artificial habitats is found on a smaller scale, namely in the Sărata river meadow, and in Sărata Nouă lake and surrounding. The Sărata River is a right tributary of the Prut River in the Republic of Moldova, having a quiet plain character, with a mosaic of natural and artificial habitats which are traditionally managed. The area overlaps with the East-Elbic migration route, the short distance to the Prut River and being located in the northern part of the Bugeac steppe, ensures a great diversity both in winter and nesting, and especially in the migration period. During 2016-2021, we registered the presence of 126 bird species, which represent 46% of the total species encountered in the Republic of Moldova.