Site description
Lake Neusiedl is the most western shallow steppic lake in Europe. Extensive reedbeds (Phragmites), up to 5 km wide, fringe the lake. Human activities include annual cutting and burning of the reedbeds (`Other' land-use), recreation, fishing and hunting.
Key biodiversity
An important site for breeding herons and birds associated with reedbeds.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Neusiedler See. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 05/07/2022.