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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | resident | 1997-2005 | 12-15 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Bluethroat Cyanecula svecica | LC | breeding | 2003-2005 | 12-15 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neusiedler See - Nordöstliches Leithagebirge | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 57,125 | protected area contains site | 4,000 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| not utilised | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Pielachtal. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 18/01/2020.
