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 | breeding | 1990-2000 | 7 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | passage | 1991-1998 | 60 individuals | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 4 breeding pairs | 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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unterwassermatten | Naturschutzgebiet | 324 | protected area contained by site | 317 |
| Untere Schutter und Unditz | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 2,687 | protected area overlaps with site | 682 |
| Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord | Nature Park | 374,000 | protected area overlaps with site | 223 |
| Langwald | Naturschutzgebiet | 34 | protected area contained by site | 34 |
| Kinzig-Schutter-Niederung | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 2,822 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,529 |
| Gottswald | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 2,208 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kinzig- und Schutterniederung between Niederschopfheim and Kehl. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 30/03/2023.
