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37 Borsodi-Mezőség

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Description

An area of flood-plain underlain by loess soils, adjacent to the natural levees of the River Tisza between Mezőcsát and Mezőnagymihály. The main habitats are saline grasslands and arable fields, with some small areas of forest. Human activities include sheep- and cattle-grazing, arable farming and hunting.

Location and size

Administrative region(s): Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén
Central coordinates: E20.48, N47.45
Altitude: 86 - 93m
Area: 28900ha

Habitats and percentage

01. Forest (5%)
04. Grassland (60%)
05. Wetlands (inland) (5%)
11. Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) (30%)

IBA qualifying birds

Spoonbill (Platalea leucorodia) - passage
Red-footed Falcon (Falco vespertinus) - breeding
Saker (Falco cherrug) - resident
Partridge (Perdix perdix) - resident
Crane (Grus grus) - passage
Great Bustard (Otis tarda) - resident
Roller (Coracias garrulus) - breeding
Lesser Grey Shrike (Lanius minor) - breeding

Common Birds
Special Birds


Sightseeing


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