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 | 1990-2000 | 70 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 60 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | LC | breeding | 1995-2000 | 1-10 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | non-breeding | 1996 | 1-10 individuals | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding | 1996 | 1-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 5 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | non-breeding | 1996 | 1-10 individuals | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | non-breeding | 1996 | 1-10 individuals | C6 |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | non-breeding | 1996 | 1-10 individuals | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | non-breeding | 1996 | 1-10 individuals | C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 50 breeding pairs | B2 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding | 1996 | 1-100 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 20 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Citril Finch Carduelis citrinella | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 100 breeding pairs | B3 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Berchtesgaden | Nationalpark | 97 |
| 1990 | Berchtesgaden Alps | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve | 100 |
| 1998 | Nationalpark Berchtesgaden | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 100 |
| 2006 | Nationalpark Berchtesgaden | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes, Forestry plantations, Ruderal land | - |
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Native coniferous woodland, Mixed woodland, Alluvial and very wet forest, Treeline ecotone | - |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders | - |
| Shrubland | Scrub | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams, Raised bogs, Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| hunting | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| military | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| not utilised | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Berchtesgaden National Park (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/berchtesgaden-national-park-iba-germany on 26/11/2024.