Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2009
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding | 1997-2005 | 80 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | LC | breeding | 1997-2005 | 5-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding | 1997-2005 | 25 breeding pairs | C6 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
Protection status:
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steinfeld | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 3,018 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Steinfeld | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 11,549 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Schönauer Teich | Naturschutzgebiet | 59 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Kalkschottersteppe Obereggendorf | Naturschutzgebiet | 10 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Forestry plantations, Other urban and industrial areas | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| military | - |
| forestry | - |
| agriculture | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Steinfeld. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 11/04/2021.
