Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2002 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding | 1980-1998 | 3-5 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 2-3 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | LC | breeding | 1980-1998 | 1 breeding pairs | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2002) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | Hengelesweiher | Naturschutzgebiet | <1 |
| 1991 | Rengersmoos | Naturschutzgebiet | <1 |
| 1991 | Moos im Zeller Wald | Naturschutzgebiet | <1 |
| 1994 | Adelegg und zugehöriges tertiäres Hügelvorland | Landschaftschutzgebiet | 94 |
| 1998 | Rimpacher Moos - Weites Ried | Naturschutzgebiet | 1 |
| 2001 | Adelegg | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 42 |
| 2004 | Adelegg | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 9 |
| 2004 | Feuchtgebietskomplexe nördlich Isny | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 3 |
| 2004 | Untere Argen und Seitentäler | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 2004 | Bodenmöser und Hengelesweiher | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Adelegg (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/adelegg-iba-germany on 23/11/2024.