Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2002 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species'):| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) | Population estimate at site | IBA criteria met |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 70 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 60 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | LC | breeding | 1995-2000 | 1-10 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | non-breeding | 1996 | 1-10 individuals | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding | 1996 | 1-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 5 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | non-breeding | 1996 | 1-10 individuals | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | non-breeding | 1996 | 1-10 individuals | C6 |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | non-breeding | 1996 | 1-10 individuals | C6 |
| Milvus migrans | NR | non-breeding | 1996 | 1-10 individuals | C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 50 breeding pairs | B2 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding | 1996 | 1-100 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 20 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Citril Finch Carduelis citrinella | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 100 breeding pairs | B3 |
The current IUCN Red List category may differ from that which was valid at the time of IBA criteria assessment (2002).
| Protected area (PA) | PA designation | PA area (ha) | Relationship of PA with IBA | Overlap of PA with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NSG 'Aschau'; NSG 'Schwarzbach' und Schwimmendes Moos | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 809 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Nationalpark Berchtesgaden | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 21,338 | is identical to site | 0 |
| Nationalpark Berchtesgaden | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 21,338 | is identical to site | 21,363 |
| Berchtesgaden Alps | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 46,742 | protected area contains site | 21,363 |
| Berchtesgaden | Nationalpark | 20,804 | protected area contained by site | 20,804 |
| Aschau | Naturschutzgebiet | 729 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Habitat (IUCN level 1) | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Native coniferous woodland, Mixed woodland, Alluvial and very wet forest, Treeline ecotone | - |
| Shrubland | Scrub | - |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams, Raised bogs, Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes, Forestry plantations, Ruderal land | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| hunting | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| military | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| not utilised | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Berchtesgaden National Park. Downloaded from
http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/berchtesgaden-national-park-iba-germany on 25/09/2023.
