Data Zone
Country/territory: Germany
IBA Criteria met: A4iii, B1i, B2, C4 (2002)
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Area: 13,750 ha
Site description
Tidal zone of the Wadden Sea, including the islands of Neuwerk and Scharhörn.
Key biodiversity
Of major international importance for breeding, moulting, passage and wintering waterbirds, particularly wildfowl (Anatidae) and waders.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hamburg Wadden Sea National Park. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 04/02/2023.
