Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2002
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | passage | 2001 | 65 individuals | C6 |
| Ruff Calidris pugnax | LC | passage | 1986-2001 | 103 individuals | C6 |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | LC | passage | 1990-2000 | 65 individuals | 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
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taubergießen; Elz und Ettenbach | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 4,929 | protected area overlaps with site | 696 |
| Rheinniederung Sasbach - Wittenweier | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 4,719 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Johanniterwald | Naturschutzgebiet | 57 | protected area is adjacent to site | 1 |
| Johanniterwald | Landschaftschutzgebiet | 96 | protected area overlaps with site | 28 |
| Johanniterwald | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 58 | protected area is adjacent to site | 14 |
| Elzwiesen | Landschaftschutzgebiet | 190 | protected area overlaps with site | 254 |
| Elzwiesen | Landschaftschutzgebiet | 138 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Elzwiesen | Naturschutzgebiet | 411 | protected area contained by site | 411 |
| Elzniederung zwischen Kenzingen und Rust | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 1,085 | protected area contains site | 940 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Elzniederung between Kenzingen and Rust. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 31/03/2023.
