The document summarizes the results of a five-month study of nesting birds in the Quarry Ribnica in Bosnia and Herzegovina. A total of 76 bird species were recorded, with 48 found to be nesting in the quarry area. The goal of the study was to create an inventory of bird species and lay the groundwork for a long-term bird monitoring program at the quarry to help protect the local biodiversity. 20 of the recorded species were identified as having unsatisfactory conservation status.

1. Inventory of nesting birds of Quarry Ribnica
Final report
Team: Dražen Kotrošan, Ilhan Dervović, Narcis Drocić & Sumeja Drocić
Sarajevo
Bosnia and Herzegovina
September 2012

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Content
Summary ....................... 2
Introduction ....................... 3
Goals ....................... 3
Basic data on the researched area ....................... 4
Methods ....................... 6
Results ....................... 7
Argumentation ....................... 10
Conclusions ....................... 11
Literature ....................... 11
Appendices ....................... 12

3. Summary
According to the data of BirdLife International, in Europe 226 out of 526 regularly recorded species
(43%) are considered not to have a satisfactory conservation status. Because of their sensitivity to
changes birds stand out as an important indicators of the state of our environment, and their study,
monitoring and protection represents one of the most significant components in system of protecting the
environment. For the past ten years the programs for studying and protecting biodiversity in quarries are
being intensively developed trough the partnership between big companies and leading organisations
dealing with protection of birds and biodiversity in general. In Bosnia and Herzegovina the birds of the
quarries have never been monitored before. During the five month monitoring period 76 species have
been recorded in the “ Ribnica” quarry. The total of 48 species is nesting in this area while 4 more
species are considered to be the potential nesting birds of this area. Among the 48 species that nest in
this area are: falcons (Buteo buteo, Falco tinnunculus, Accipiter gentilis, Accipiter nisus), owls (Strix
aluco, Otus scops) ravens (Corvus corax), woodpeckers (Dendocopus major, Picus canus, Picus
viridis), nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos), whinchat (Saxicola rubetra) and others. Among the
registered species 20 do not have satisfactory conservation status. Collected data should serve as the
basis of two-year program of development of the monitoring of birds and their habitats in the area of
quarry “ Ribnica.” Program would include the research of bird life during all seasons on the particular
area so we could get the full picture of birds inhabited there. Along with the research part of the
program, program would implement the educational efforts with the aim of involving employees of the
quarry and the local community in monitoring birds. This would provide a better approach to the
protection of birds in the area of the quarry and its immediate surroundings, especially when new
actions are taken within the quarry. Also, this program would be important for the protection of birds
and their habitats in the wider area of Kakanj given that in this area a considerable number of birds
during migration were recorded. In the end, the system of monitoring the birds that would be
established in the quarry "Ribnica" could serve as a model for all other quarries in Bosnia and
Herzegovina, as well as recommendations to relevant ministries for it to be included in the legislation
management of quarries and similar industrial facilities.
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4. Introduction
According to various sources there is between 9.600 and 10.000 bird species (Aves). In fact, according
to BirdLife International 1.111 species is currently marked as possibly threatened. In Europe, out of
526 species regularly recorded 226 species (43%) are considered not to have satisfactory protection
status (Heath & Evans, 2000). Because of this birds stand out as important indicators of the state of our
environment, and their study, monitoring and protection represents one of the most significant
components in system of protecting the environment.
For the past ten years the programs for studying and protecting biodiversity in quarries are being
intensively developed trough the partnership between big companies (ex. HeidelbergCement, Cemex,
Holcim) and leading organisations dealing with protection of birds and biodiversity in general (ex.
BirdLife International, IUCN, RSPB). Particularly successful research programs have been launched
in the UK, Ireland, Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, Canada (BirdLife International,
2011a, 2011b; Devon Biodiversity Partnership, 2009; Notice Nature & al.,
2010; www.businessbiodiversity.ca/documents/3-Holcim.pdf; http://www.businessandbiodiversity.
httporg/miningbox1.html), and the first results indicate the great importance of the quarry for some
groups of birds (eg. raptors) and biodiversity in general (Anonim, 2010; BirdLife International, 2010).
The first systematic studies of the birds in Bosnia and Herzegovina began in the second half of the 19th
century, and are associated with the Austrian ornithologist Dr. Otmar Reiser. The second phase of the
research relevant to local bird lives covers the period from the end of World War II until 1992. and the
war in Bosnia and Herzegovina, and is marked by ecological and faunistic research of the first Bosnian
ornithologist Dr. Svjetoslav Obratil. New direction in research of Bosnian and Herzegovinian bird
fauna began by the establishment of the Ornithological Society "Our Birds" in 2003. (Kotrošan &
Papes, 2007) when more attention was paid to the development of monitoring bird populations in
certain areas. In the past 150 years of researching birds, in Bosnia and Herzegovina 336 species are
registered (Kotrošan & Drocić, 2010-20111). In fact, according to data so far published only in
‘Proposal of Red list for birds in Bosnia and Herzegovina’ 97 species are currently marked as possibly
threatened. From a given number 12 species are listed as extinct or potentially extinct nesting birds
(Obratil & Matvejev, 1989). Currently in Bosnia and Herzegovina three RAMSAR areas are proclared
(Bardača Hutovo blato and Livanjsko polje), and in the IBA list there are four areas (Bardača Hutovo
blato, Livno and Boračko jezero). At the same time, according to various sources, under the protection
is only 0.84 to 2.2% of the total territory of Bosnia and Herzegovina (Kotrošan & al., 2012).
In Bosnia and Herzegovina the bird life of the quarries has not been monitored ever before.
Goals
The project has the general goal of developing a monitoring program for birds in the quarries in Bosnia
and Herzegovina. In respect to this, the main goal of the five-month study in the quarry Ribnica had
been making a preliminary list of birds of the quarry and its immediate surroundings. Along with that,
given the fact that the studies included mainly the nesting period, special attention was given to species
which have been found nesting. The study results in the long term can be the basis for the development
of monitoring birds as indicators of the state of biodiversity in the area of Ribnica quarry, and creating a
plan for sustainable management of quarry, which would include the protection of birds and their
habitats, and thus represent the ultimate goal of the entire program. In addition, trough this project the
photo and video documentation was collected for the purpose of making a photo album and a music
video that would be used to educate local residents and employees of the quarry, which is one of the
goals of the planned program. At the end, the experience gained through the program in the quarry
Ribnica would represent a model for further development of the system for monitoring bird populations
and their habitats in the quarries in Bosnia and Herzegovina.
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1 According to the last, still unpublushed, list of species the number of registrated species is 337.

5. Basic data on the researched area
Quarry "Ribnica" is located 6 km northwest of Kakanj (Kakanj, Zeničko-Dobojski Kanton) at the site of
Ribnica-Subotnja on the west bank of the river Ribnica. Quarry site is situated on the southern slopes of
the mountain Ravan (Fig. 1 and 2). Geologically, location is on the edge of Sarajevo-Zenica basin, and
is dominated by freshwater Oligo clay, marl and conglomerate. Raw material deposits are situated at
405-685 m above sea level, and cover an area of 400 m width and 850 m length. The surface on which
the exploitation is conveyed is 23.2 ha with the possibility of extension for another 59.2 ha. Quarry is
accessed via the road Ribnica-Saturday, which is connected to the main road Kakanj-Zenica. Within the
quarry area and its immediate surroundings there is a lot of forests, dominated by spruce, and white
pine, oak, hornbeam, beech, and a smaller number of the wild cherry and sycamore (Fig. 3 and 4). In
addition to these species, there a number of shrubs typical of these types of communities Cornus mas,
Cornus sanguinea, Acer campestre, Corylus avellana etc.
(http://www.quarrylifeaward.ba/about/participating-quarries/ribnica; Alihodžić & al., 2010).
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Figures 1. and 2. Geographic location of the quarry "Ribnica“
Figures 3. and 4. Quarry “Ribnica“
Ornithological studies were conducted in three zones: a zone of exploitation, forest zone and the zone
along the river and marsh vegetation (Fig. 5).

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Figure 5. Graphical representation of the investigated area
Exploitation zone had covered the area of intensive exploitation of raw materials with poor vegetation
and parts without any vegetation (Fig. 6).
Figure 6. Exploitation zone
The forest zone had covered the edge of the quarry and its immediate surroundings to about 400 m
within the forest belt (Fig. 7 and 8).
Figures 7. and 8. The forest zone
The third area of research had covered the area along the river Ribnica and swamp that stretch along the
road used to approaches the quarry (Fig. 9 and 10).

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Figures 9. and 10. The zone along the river
Methods
The monitoring was conducted in the time period between 22.03.2012. and 01.09.2012. The total of 13
field outings were done (25.03., 11.04., 16.04., 22.04., 08.05., 16.05., 28.05., 03.06., 26.06., 17.07.,
03.08., 16.08., 26.08.). Field-outs included daily observation and one during night.
Figures 11.-14. Members of the team during the research
During the monitoring the transect method was used and the length of individual transects was 200-300
meters. Field of view covered by observation and registration of birds was about 500 m in length on

8. each side of transect. Bird identification was done on the basis of direct observation and 8x50
magnification binoculars and 20x60 magnification telescope, identification on the basis of collected
photographs, recognizing certain types of voicing and on the basis of found nests and tracks. The field
keys for determining were used during the identification of birds (eg Henzel & al., 1999; Mullarney &
al., 2006). During the research the photo (Appendix 2) and video documentation (Fig. 11-14) was
collected. Information about the research are presented in the form of news on portals of the project
(http://www.quarrylifeaward.com/project/inventory-nesting-birds-quarry-ribnica) and Ornithological
Society "Naše ptice" (http://www.ptice. ba). Data analysis involved the development of an inventory of
species and the analysis of the vulnerability of individual species and their status in relation to
international conventions. Systematic sequence and taxonomy used in the list of registered species were
given by Clements and associates (2011). Conservation status and category of protection according to
international directives and conventions which cover all the species are given by BirdLife International
(2004).
Results
During the five- month research in "Ribnica" quarry and its immediate surroundings, a total of 76
species were systematically classified into 32 families. Out of a given number 48 species were found to
nest, four species probably nest, and 24 species do not nest (Table 1, Fig. 1). It should be emphasized
that the majority of species that have been recorded as nesting birds was linked to the quarry mainly for
the nutrition, because due to the daily activities and the lack of vegetation in the area of exploitation of
raw, bird nest mainly in the border zone of the quarry or in the nearby area (forest).
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Table 1. Review of species registered in the period of March-September in the quarry "Ribnica"
and its immediate surroundings
Family/Specie English name
Status
B-birding
NB-not birding
Anatidae Vigors, 1825
Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 Mallard B
Anas querquedula Linnaeus, 1758 Garganey NB
Ardeidae Leach, 1820
Ardea cinerea Linnaeus, 1758 Grey Heron NB
Egretta garzetta (Linnaeus, 1766) Little Egret NB
Accipitridae Vieillot, 1824
Circus aeruginosus (Linnaeus, 1758) Marsh Harrier NB
Accipiter nisus (Linnaeus, 1758) Sparrowhawk B
Accipiter gentilis (Linnaeus, 1758) Goshawk B
Buteo buteo (Linnaeus, 1758) Buzzard B
Falconidae Leach, 1820
Falco tinnunculus Linnaeus, 1758 Kestrel B
Falco vespertinus Linnaeus, 1766 Red-footed Falcon NB
Falco subbuteo Linnaeus, 1758 Hobby NB
Rallidae Rafinesque, 1815
Gallinula chloropus (Linnaeus, 1758) Moorhen NB
Fulica atra Linnaeus, 1758 Coot NB
Scolopacidae Rafinesque, 1815
Tringa glareola Linnaeus, 1758 Wood Sandpieper NB
Philomachus pugnax (Linnaeus, 1758) Ruff NB

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Family/Specie English name
Status
B-birding
NB-not birding
Laridae Vigors, 1825
Chroicocephalus ridibundus Linnaeus, 1766 Black-headed Gull NB
Larus cachinnans Pallas, 1811 Caspian Gull NB
Columbidae Illiger, 1811
Columba livia J. F. Gmelin, 1789 Rock Dove B
Columba palumbus Linnaeus, 1758 Woodpidgeon NB
Streptopelia turtur (Linnaeus, 1758) Turtle Dove B?
Strigidae Vigors, 1825
Otus scops (Linnaeus, 1758) Scops Owl B
Strix aluco Linnaeus, 1758 Tawny Owl B
Upupidae Linnaeus, 1758
Upupa epops Linnaeus, 1758 Hoopoe B?
Picidae Vigors, 1825
Dendrocopos major (Linnaeus, 1758) Great Spotted Woodpecker B
Picus viridis Linnaeus, 1758 Eurasian Green Woodpecker B
Picus canus J. F. Gmelin, 1788 Grey-headed Woodpecker B
Laniidae Rafinesque 1815
Lanius collurio Linnaeus, 1758 Red-backed Shrike B
Oriolidae Vigors, 1825
Oriolus oriolus (Linnaeus, 1758) Golden Oriole B?
Corvidae Leach, 1820
Garrulus glandarius (Linnaeus, 1758) Jay B
Pica pica (Linnaeus, 1758) Magpie B
Corvus monedula (Linnaeus, 1758) Jackdaw B
Corvus frugilegus Linnaeus, 1758 Rook NB
Corvus cornix Linnaeus, 1758 Hooded Crow B
Corvus corax Linnaeus, 1758 Raven B
Alaudidae Vigors, 1825
Galerida cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) Crested Lark NB
Hirundinidae Rafinesque, 1815
Riparia riparia (Linnaeus, 1758) Sand Martin NB
Hirundo rustica Linnaeus, 1758 Swallow NB
Paridae Vigors, 1825
Poecile palustris Linnaeus, 1758 Marsh Tit B
Periparus ater Linnaeus, 1758 Coal Tit B
Lophophanes cristatus Linnaeus, 1758 Crested Tit B
Parus major Linnaeus, 1758 Great Tit B
Cyanistes caeruleus Linnaeus, 1758 Blue Tit B
Aegithalidae Reichenbach, 1850
Aegithalos caudatus (Linnaeus, 1758) Long – tailed Tit B
Sittidae Lesson, 1828
Sitta europaea Linnaeus, 1758 Nuthatch B
Troglodytidae Swainson, 1832
Troglodytes troglodytes (Linnaeus, 1758) Wren B
Cinclidae Sundevall, 1836
Cinclus cinclus (Linnaeus, 1758) Dipper B
Regulidae Vigors, 1825
Regulus regulus (Linnaeus, 1758) Goldcrest B

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Family/Specie English name
Status
B-birding
NB-not birding
Phylloscopidae Alström, Ericson, Olsson&Sundberg, 2006
Phylloscopus collybita (Vieillot, 1817) Chiffchaff B
Acrocephalidae Salvin, 1882
Acrocephalus palustris (Bechstein, 1798) Marsh Warbler NB
Sylviidae Leach, 1820
Sylvia atricapilla (Linnaeus, 1758) Blackcap B
Sylvia communis Latham, 1787 Whitethroat B
Muscicapidae Fleming, 1822
Muscicapa striata (Pallas, 1764) Spotted Flycatcher B
Ficedula hypoleuca (Pallas, 1764) Pied Flycatcher NB
Erithacus rubecula (Linnaeus, 1758) Robin B
Luscinia megarhynchos C. L. Brehm, 1831 Thrush Nightingale B
Phoenicurus ochruros (S. G. Gmelin, 1774) Black Redstart B
Oenanthe oenanthe (Linnaeus, 1758) Wheatear B
Saxicola rubetra (Linnaeus, 1758) Whinchat NB
Saxicola torquatus (Linnaeus, 1766) Lovre Stonechat B
Turdidae Rafinesque, 1815
Turdus merula Linnaeus, 1758 Blackbird B
Turdus philomelos C. L. Brehm, 1831 Song Thrush B
Sturnidae Rafinesque, 1815
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 Starling B
Motacillidae Horsfield, 1821
Motacilla cinerea Tunstall, 1771 Grey Wagtail B
Motacilla alba Linnaeus, 1758 White Wagtail B
Anthus spinoletta (Linnaeus, 1758) Water Pipit NB
Emberizidae Vigors, 1825
Emberiza citrinella Linnaeus, 1758 Yellowhammer B?
Emberiza cirlus Linnaeus, 1766 Cirl Bunting NB
Fringillidae Leach, 1820
Fringilla coelebsLinnaeus, 1758 European Chaffinch B
Chloris chloris (Linnaeus, 1758) Eurasian Greenfinch B
Spinus spinus (Linnaeus, 1758) Eurasian Siskin NB
Carduelis carduelis (Linnaeus, 1758) Eurasian Goldfinch NB
Carduelis cannabina (Linnaeus, 1758) Eurasian Linnet B
Serinus serinus (Linnaeus, 1766) European Serin B
Coccothraustes coccothraustes (Linnaeus, 1758) Hawfinch B
Passeridae Rafinesque, 1815
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) House Sparrow B
Passer montanus (Linnaeus, 1758) Tree Sparrow B

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Graphic 1. The number of birding and not birding birds in quarry „Ribnica“
50
45
40
35
30
25
20
15
10
5
0
Gnijezdi Možda gnijezdi Negnijezdi
Status
With the analysis of the conservation status and protection it was found that 20 species are covered by
SPEC categories 2 and 3, and have satisfactory protection status. At the same time, 12 species have
status D (population declining), while one specie is threatened (VU). Other species are not covered with
category which would indicate that they are threatened. On the other hand, with respect to international
conventions and directives, 31 species are covered by some category of the Bird directive, 68 species
are included in category II of the Bern Convention and 7 species are included Category II of the Bonn
Convention (Annex 1).
Argumentation
So far there have not been any studies on the birds of the quarries in Bosnia and Herzegovina and
therefore results of this project cannot be compared with the results of some previous local experiences.
The situation is similar with the neighbouring countries and the wider region of Balkan (Slovenia,
Croatia, Serbia, Montenegro, Macedonia and Albania). Most evidence is found for quarries of Fruška
Gora for which the data on individual species do exist (eg, Farkas & Savic, 2010; Stojnic & Puzović,
2008), but also a comprehensive scientific work that came out as a result of years of research of the
given area (Stojnic, 2001). At this point the only possible comparisons are provided by the data
produced by studies from the UK (Ana, 2010; Notice Nature, 2010). According to data from researches
in Serbia, England and Ireland, quarries are of particular importance for raptors, ravens, Martin.
Preliminary survey on nesting birds in the quarry "Ribnica" confirm that the above species encountered
in this quarry. Of particular importance is the need to point out the importance of the detailed study of
the border belt of quarries and its immediate surroundings, because this space in fact is the most
important area for nesting. In future research it will be important to pay attention to the period of
migration because it is possible that many species may be making a short stop in a wider zone of the
quarry. This is indicated by the fact that at about 10 kilometres from the quarry, in the area of Haljinića,
is Bistrik wetlands on which 206 species of birds have been registered, mostly during migration.
Therefore it will be important that the future operations in the quarry do not endanger bird migration
routes in this area.
Therefore, it is necessary to initiate a program of monitoring birds in the quarry "Ribnica". Program
would cover the quarry area and its immediate surroundings considering that preliminary data indicate
the great importance of the marginal zone of the quarry when it comes to nesting birds. This program
would be implemented in two phases. The first stage would include a one-year course of study that
would gather data about bird life in the "Ribnica" quarry and would include monitoring trough all
seasons (spring and autumn migration, nesting and wintering) and the assessment of the population of
some species that nest on the quarry and its immediate surroundings . At this stage, educational and
promotional program would also be done, which would include introducing employees to the

12. importance of birds and train them in bird watching so they could participate in the monitoring,
promotion and inclusion of local people (especially young people), making a photo album for easy bird
watching and making promotional video. The second stage would include the start of the daily
monitoring. The monitoring would include the employees of the quarry who would keep a diary.
Training and development of the manual on monitoring birds in the quarries would be organised for
these purposes. In the preparation of the monitoring the NGOs would be involved as the assistants and
consultants, primarily Ornithological Society “ Naše ptice” as a carrier of the program and BirdLife
International as a consultant in the design and implementation of an action. Some of the local NGOs
would be included as well which would after two to three years took over the coordinating role of
monitoring of the birds in the quarry "Ribnica".
Monitoring of the birds should enable the proper planning of the future operations within the quarry
"Ribnica" so as not to disturb the habitat of birds and endangering their survival. Comparison with
existing data for the closest areas identified as important for birds in Bosnia and Herzegovina (eg
Močvara Bistrik in Haljinići near Kakanj) would allow a better understanding of birds’ movements in
the broader area of Kakanj which would ultimately facilitate the development of plans for the protection
of birds and their habitats in this field. Experiences that would result from the project of monitoring of
the birds in the quarry "Ribnica" would provide the model for all other quarries in Bosnia and
Herzegovina. Finally, taking into account that currently in Bosnia and Herzegovina there is no adequate
legal framework that would define how the monitoring and protection of birds and their habitats in
areas such as quarries should be conveyed, the experiences of this program could serve as a
recommendation to the relevant ministries for drafting legislation in this area .
Conclusions
The five-month research of the nesting birds of "Ribnica" quarry was a successful pioneering project
which should, in its continuation, lead to the comprehensive research to advise on the current situation
of birds in this area. As a final result of this program a monitoring system would be developed to serve
as an indicator of biodiversity, i.e. an indicator of changes that could occur due to future actions in the
quarry. This program would be a very successful and unique solution in Bosnia and Herzegovina. With
respect to the current possibilities in terms of the number of observers of birds, equipment and the
necessary financial resources for the realisation of the program, the program could be fully
implemented in two years period after which its further development would be included as the regular
activity of monitoring the state of biodiversity in the quarry "Ribnica". The similar programs could be
as successful on the other quarries afterwards.
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14. Appendices
Appendix 1. The list of species registered in the area of “ Ribnica” quarry and their status according to
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international conventions and standards.
Family/Specie SPECs ETS Birds
Directive Bern Bonn
Anatidae Vigors, 1825
Anas platyrhynchos Linnaeus, 1758 - (S) II/1; III/2 III II
Anas querquedula Linnaeus, 1758 3 (D) II/1 III II
Ardeidae Leach, 1820
Ardea cinerea Linnaeus, 1758 - S III
Egretta garzetta (Linnaeus, 1766) - S I III
Accipitridae Vieillot, 1824
Circus aeruginosus (Linnaeus, 1758) 3 H I III II
Accipiter nisus (Linnaeus, 1758) - (S) I* III II
Accipiter gentilis (Linnaeus, 1758) - (S) I* III II
Buteo buteo (Linnaeus, 1758) - S III II
Falconidae Leach, 1820
Falco tinnunculus Linnaeus, 1758 3 D III II
Falco vespertinus Linnaeus, 1766 3 (VU) I III II
Falco subbuteo Linnaeus, 1758 - (S) III II
Rallidae Rafinesque, 1815
Gallinula chloropus (Linnaeus, 1758) - S II/2 III
Fulica atra Linnaeus, 1758 - (S) II/2; III/2 III
Scolopacidae Rafinesque, 1815
Tringa glareola Linnaeus, 1758 3 H I III II
Philomachus pugnax (Linnaeus, 1758) 2 (D) I; II/2 III II
Laridae Vigors, 1825
Chroicocephalus ridibundus Linnaeus, 1766 -E (S) II/2 III
Larus cachinnans Pallas, 1811 -E S II/2 III
Columbidae Illiger, 1811
Columba livia J. F. Gmelin, 1789 - (S) II/1 III
Columba palumbus Linnaeus, 1758 -E S I*; II/1**; III/1
Streptopelia turtur (Linnaeus, 1758) 3 D II/2 III II*
Strigidae Vigors, 1825
Otus scops (Linnaeus, 1758) 2 H III
Strix aluco Linnaeus, 1758 -E S III
Upupidae Linnaeus, 1758
Upupa epops Linnaeus, 1758 3 (D) III
Picidae Vigors, 1825
Dendrocopos major (Linnaeus, 1758) - S I* III
Picus viridis Linnaeus, 1758 2 (H) III
Picus canus J. F. Gmelin, 1788 3 (H) I III
Laniidae Rafinesque, 1815
Lanius collurio Linnaeus, 1758 3 (H) I III
Oriolidae Vigors, 1825
Oriolus oriolus (Linnaeus, 1758) - S III
Corvidae Leach, 1820
Garrulus glandarius (Linnaeus, 1758) - S II/2

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Family/Specie SPECs ETS Birds
Directive Bern Bonn
Pica pica (Linnaeus, 1758) - S II/2
Corvus monedula (Linnaeus, 1758) -E (S) II/2
Corvus frugilegus Linnaeus, 1758 - S II/2
Corvus cornix Linnaeus, 1758 - S II/2
Corvus corax Linnaeus, 1758 - S III
Alaudidae Vigors, 1825
Galerida cristata (Linnaeus, 1758) 3 (H) III
Hirundinidae Rafinesque, 1815
Riparia riparia (Linnaeus, 1758) 3 (H) III
Hirundo rustica Linnaeus, 1758 3 H III
Paridae Vigors, 1825
Poecile palustris Linnaeus, 1758 3 D III
Periparus ater Linnaeus, 1758 -E (S) I* III
Lophophanes cristatus Linnaeus, 1758 2 (D) III
Parus major Linnaeus, 1758 -E S III
Cyanistes caeruleus Linnaeus, 1758 -E S III
Aegithalidae Reichenbach, 1850
Aegithalos caudatus (Linnaeus, 1758) - S III
Sittidae Lesson, 1828
Sitta europaea Linnaeus, 1758 - S III
Troglodytidae Swainson, 1832
Troglodytes troglodytes (Linnaeus, 1758) - S I* III
Cinclidae Sundevall, 1836
Cinclus cinclus (Linnaeus, 1758) - S III
Regulidae Vigors, 1825
Regulus regulus (Linnaeus, 1758) -E S III II
Phylloscopidae Alström, Ericson, Olsson&Sundberg, 2006
Phylloscopus collybita (Vieillot, 1817) - S III II
Acrocephalidae Salvin, 1882
Acrocephalus palustris (Bechstein, 1798) -E S III II
Sylviidae Leach, 1820
Sylvia atricapilla (Linnaeus, 1758) -E S III II
Sylvia communis Latham, 1787 -E S III II
Muscicapidae Fleming, 1822
Muscicapa striata (Pallas, 1764) 3 H III II
Ficedula hypoleuca (Pallas, 1764) -E S III II
Erithacus rubecula (Linnaeus, 1758) -E S III II
Luscinia megarhynchos C. L. Brehm, 1831 -E (S) III II
Phoenicurus ochruros (S. G. Gmelin, 1774) - (S) III II
Oenanthe oenanthe (Linnaeus, 1758) 3 (D) I III II
Saxicola rubetra (Linnaeus, 1758) -E (S) III II
Saxicola torquatus (Linnaeus, 1766) - (S) III II
Turdidae Rafinesque, 1815
Turdus merula Linnaeus, 1758 -E S II/2 III II
Turdus philomelos C. L. Brehm, 1831 -E S II/2 III II
Sturnidae Rafinesque, 1815
Sturnus vulgaris Linnaeus, 1758 3 D II/2
Motacillidae Horsfield, 1821

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Family/Specie SPECs ETS Birds
Directive Bern Bonn
Motacilla cinerea Tunstall, 1771 - S III
Motacilla alba Linnaeus, 1758 - S III
Anthus spinoletta (Linnaeus, 1758) - (S) III
Emberizidae Vigors, 1825
Emberiza citrinella Linnaeus, 1758 -E (S) III
Emberiza cirlus Linnaeus, 1766 -E S III
Fringillidae Leach, 1820
Fringilla coelebs Linnaeus, 1758 -E S I* III
Chloris chloris (Linnaeus, 1758) -E S III
Spinus spinus (Linnaeus, 1758) -E S III
Carduelis carduelis (Linnaeus, 1758) -E S III
Carduelis cannabina (Linnaeus, 1758) 2 D III
Serinus serinus (Linnaeus, 1766) -E S III
Coccothraustes coccothraustes (Linnaeus, 1758) - S III
Passeridae Rafinesque, 1815
Passer domesticus (Linnaeus, 1758) 3 D
Passer montanus (Linnaeus, 1758) 3 D III

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Appendix 2. Photo Documentation about bird of Ribnica Querry and surroding area
Buzzard
(Buteo buteo)
Buzzard
(Buteo buteo)
Buzzard
(Buteo buteo)
Kestrel
(Falco tinnunculus)

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Magpie (Pica pica), Hooded Crow (Corvus cornix),
Rook (Coorvus frugilegus) and Jackdaw (Corvus monedula)
Jay
(Garrulus glandarius)
Jay
(Garrulus glandarius)

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Grey Heron
(Ardea cinerea)
Great Spotted Woodpecker
(Dendrocopos major)
Marsh Warbler
(Acrocephalus palustris)
Swallow
(Hirundo rustica)

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Whinchat
(Saxicola rubetra)
Whinchat
(Saxicola rubetra)
Chaffinch
(Fringilla coelebs)
Linnet
(Carduelis cannabina)

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Blackbird
(Turdus merula)
Song Thrush
(Turdus philomelos)
Lovre Stonechat
(Saxicola torquatus)
Lovre Stonechat
(Saxicola torquatus)

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White Wagtail
(Motacilla alba)
White Wagtail
(Motacilla alba)
Coal Tit
(Periparus ater)
Great Tit
(Parus major)

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Starling
(Sturnus vulgaris)
Spotted Flycatcher
(Muscicapa striata)
Thrush Nightingale
(Luscinia megarhynchos)
Black Redstart
(Phoenicurus ochruros)
Mallard
(Anas platyrhynchos)