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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | winter | 1990-1999 | 8,500 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter | 1990-1999 | 14,000 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 1990-1999 | 22,500 individuals | A4iii, C4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1939 | Conventer See | Naturschutzgebiet | 12 |
| 2000 | Kühlung | Landschaftschutzgebiet | 91 |
| 2004 | Conventer Niederung | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 43 |
| 2006 | Diedrichshäger Land | Landschaftschutzgebiet | 91 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Conventer See (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/conventer-see-iba-germany on 22/11/2024.