CH024
Heinzenberg mountain and surrounding valleys


IBA Justification

The site was identified as important in 2000 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
Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca NT resident 1996 40-70 breeding pairs B2
Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix LC resident 1996 100-200 breeding pairs B2
Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos LC resident 1996 9 breeding pairs B2
Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla LC breeding 1996 25-60 breeding pairs B2
Eurasian Green Woodpecker Picus viridis LC resident 1996 150 breeding pairs B2
Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus LC resident 1996 15-40 breeding pairs B2
Yellow-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax graculus LC resident 1996 100-200 breeding pairs A3
Wallcreeper Tichodroma muraria LC resident 1996 present A3
Ring Ouzel Turdus torquatus LC breeding 1996 500-1,000 breeding pairs B3
Rufous-tailed Rock-thrush Monticola saxatilis LC breeding 1996 5-25 breeding pairs B2
Alpine Accentor Prunella collaris LC resident 1996 75-150 breeding pairs A3
White-winged Snowfinch Montifringilla nivalis LC resident 1996 40-60 breeding pairs A3
Citril Finch Carduelis citrinella LC breeding 1996 150 breeding pairs A3

The current IUCN Red List category may differ from that which was valid at the time of IBA criteria assessment (2000).


IBA Conservation

IBA conservation assessment
Year of assessment (most recent) State (condition) Pressure (threat) Response (action)
2009 not assessed low negligible
Was the whole site assessed? State assessed by Accuracy of information
yes unset medium

Pressure (threats to the trigger species and/or their habitats)
Threat level 1 Threat level 2 Timing Scope Severity Result
Agricultural expansion and intensification livestock farming and ranching (includes forest grazing) - small-holder grazing, ranching or farming happening now some of area/population (10-49%) no or imperceptible deterioration low
Agricultural expansion and intensification wood and pulp plantations (includes afforestation) - small-holder plantations likely in short term (within 4 years) some of area/population (10-49%) no or imperceptible deterioration low
Biological resource use hunting & collecting terrestrial animals - intentional use (species being assessed is the target) happening now majority/most of area/population (50-90%) no or imperceptible deterioration low
Climate change and severe weather habitat shifting and alteration likely in long term (beyond 4 years) whole area/population (>90%) no or imperceptible deterioration low
Human intrusions and disturbance recreational activities happening now majority/most of area/population (50-90%) no or imperceptible deterioration low
Invasive and other problematic species and genes invasive non-native/alien species/diseases - unspecified species happening now small area/few individuals (<10%) no or imperceptible deterioration low
Natural system modifications other ecosystem modifications happening now some of area/population (10-49%) no or imperceptible deterioration low
Residential and commercial development commercial and industrial development happening now some of area/population (10-49%) no or imperceptible deterioration low
Residential and commercial development housing and urban areas happening now some of area/population (10-49%) no or imperceptible deterioration low
Residential and commercial development tourism and recreation areas likely in long term (beyond 4 years) small area/few individuals (<10%) no or imperceptible deterioration low
Transportation and service corridors roads and railroads happening now small area/few individuals (<10%) no or imperceptible deterioration low

Response (conservation actions taken for the trigger species and/or their habitats)
Protected-area designation Management planning Other conservation action Result
Some of site covered (10-49%) No management planning has taken place Very little or no conservation action taking place negligible
For more information about IBA conservation status, please click here

IBA Protection

Protected area (PA) PA designation PA area (ha) Relationship of PA with IBA Overlap of PA with IBA (ha)
Weihermühle Bundesinventar der Flachmoore von nationaler Bedeutung 4 protected area contained by site 4
Walihof Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Vitg Dado Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area is adjacent to site 0
Tuora Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area contained by site 0
Tuals Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Trockengebiet im unteren Domleschg Landscapes and Natural Monuments of National Importance 335 protected area contained by site 335
Tit Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 11 protected area contained by site 0
Tarmuz Ault Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 4 protected area contained by site 0
Tadi Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Tadi Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Südwestlich von Übernolla Federal Inventory of Alluvial Zones of National Importance 11 protected area is adjacent to site 0
St. Agata Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Sogn Luregn Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 5 protected area contained by site 0
Scuntras Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Scuntras Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 8 protected area contained by site 0
Schauenstein Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Schauenstein Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Scharans Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Schall Pign Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 7 protected area overlaps with site 0
Schall Grond Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 10 protected area overlaps with site 0
Samuns Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area contained by site 0
Saloms Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 5 protected area contained by site 0
Salignas/Combras Bundesinventar der Flachmoore von nationaler Bedeutung 41 protected area contained by site 41
Safien Platz-Carfil Federal Inventory of Alluvial Zones of National Importance 68 protected area contained by site 0
S.Bistgaun Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Rüs Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 4 protected area contained by site 0
Rüs Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area contained by site 0
Runcalatsch Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 21 protected area contained by site 0
Runca Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area contained by site 0
Ruine Nieder Juvalta Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Ruinaulta Landscapes and Natural Monuments of National Importance 2,028 protected area contained by site 2,028
Ruinaulta Federal Inventory of Alluvial Zones of National Importance 103 protected area contained by site 0
Ruin'Aulta Smaragd-Gebiete 2,626 protected area overlaps with site 0
Rhäzünser Rheinauen Bundesinventar der Auengebiete von nationaler Bedeutung 157 protected area contained by site 157
Quadras Bundesinventar der Flachmoore von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area is adjacent to site 0
Quadra Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area contained by site 0
Purz Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Prau da Cuolm Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 8 protected area contained by site 0
Plaun Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Plattas Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Planezzas-Sut Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 4 protected area overlaps with site 0
Planezzas-Sura Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Peiden Boger Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area contained by site 0
Pascuminer See/Bischolsee Bundesinventar der Hoch- und Übergangsmoore von nationaler Bedeutung 0 protected area contained by site 4
Pardisla Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Paliu Mala Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 16 protected area contained by site 0
Mulin da Pitasch Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Muletg Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 5 protected area contained by site 0
Mulegns Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Meunt Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 6 protected area contained by site 0
Luvreu Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Laschignas Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 16 protected area contained by site 0
Lag Miert Bundesinventar der Amphibienlaichgebiete von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Isla Sut Bundesinventar der Flachmoore von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area contained by site 3
Inner Glas Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area contained by site 0
Hütti Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Hofer-Hütta Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Gurgs Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Glaspass Bundesinventar der Flachmoore von nationaler Bedeutung 4 protected area contained by site 4
Ginedas Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 6 protected area overlaps with site 0
Foppas Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 4 protected area contained by site 0
Fatschis Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 19 protected area overlaps with site 0
Er Davos Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Duven Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 4 protected area overlaps with site 0
Dutg da Fontanius Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area overlaps with site 0
Dusch Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Darpinaus Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Cuolm Sura Bundesinventar der Flachmoore von nationaler Bedeutung 5 protected area contained by site 5
Cumparduns Bundesinventar der Auengebiete von nationaler Bedeutung 14 protected area contained by site 14
Cresta Sut Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Conn Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Combras Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area contained by site 0
Combras Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Clesalenz Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Chalberweid Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Caumas Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 4 protected area contained by site 0
Cauma Bundesinventar der Auengebiete von nationaler Bedeutung 89 protected area overlaps with site 62
Carrera Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Calörtsch Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 7 protected area contained by site 0
Bual Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 17 protected area contained by site 0
Bruschgaläschg Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Bregl Bundesinventar der Amphibienlaichgebiete von nationaler Bedeutung 10 protected area contained by site 0
Bot Danisch Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 20 protected area contained by site 0
Börter Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Bord Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area contained by site 0
Bles Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 3 protected area overlaps with site 0
Beverin Bundesinventar der eidgenössischen Jagdbanngebiete 3,194 protected area overlaps with site 532
Barietta Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Baria Fritsch Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Baria dil Stefen Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 15 protected area contained by site 0
Bargia Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 2 protected area contained by site 0
Balveins Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 4 protected area contained by site 0
Auf dem Boden Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 4 protected area contained by site 0
Auenlandschaft am Unterlauf des Hinterrheins Landscapes and Natural Monuments of National Importance 303 protected area contained by site 303
Auareda Bundesinventar der Trockenwiesen und -weiden von nationaler Bedeutung 1 protected area contained by site 0
Alp da Razen Bundesinventar der Amphibienlaichgebiete von nationaler Bedeutung 0 protected area contained by site 0

Habitats

Habitat (IUCN level 1) Habitat detail Extent (% of site)
Forest Native coniferous woodland, Mixed woodland, Alluvial and very wet forest, Treeline ecotone -
Grassland Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland -
Artificial/Terrestrial Urban parks and gardens, Other urban and industrial areas -
Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) Inland cliffs, Scree & boulders -
Wetlands (inland) Rivers and streams, Standing freshwater, Fens, transition mires and springs -
For more information about the IUCN Habitat classification, please click here.

Land use

Land-use Extent (% of site)
agriculture -
forestry -
tourism/recreation -
urban/industrial/transport -


Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Area factsheet: Heinzenberg mountain and surrounding valleys. Downloaded from http://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/heinzenberg-mountain-and-surrounding-valleys-iba-switzerland on 04/12/2023.