CH024
Heinzenberg mountain and surrounding valleys


Country/territory: Switzerland

IBA Criteria met: A3, B2, B3 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria please click here

Area: 28,894 ha

SVS/BirdLife Switzerland
Most recent IBA monitoring assessment
Year of assessment Threat score (pressure) Condition score (state) Action score (response)
2009 low not assessed negligible
For more information about IBA monitoring please click here


Site summary
The IBA consists of central alpine valleys, with forests and traditional agricultural landscapes, and mountainous regions. An important site for species associated with subalpine habitats, including Black Grouse, Green Woodpecker and Ring Ouzel. The main threat is abandonment of traditional agriculture.


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Heinzenberg mountain and surrounding valleys. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/03/2023.