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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 1998-1999 | 2-5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Dresdner Elbwiesen und -altarme | Landschaftschutzgebiet | 100 |
| 2002 | Elbtal zwischen Schöna und Mühlberg | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 59 |
| 2007 | Elbtal zwischen Schöna und Mühlberg | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 59 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Elbe meadows at Großes Ostragehege Dresden (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/elbe-meadows-at-großes-ostragehege-dresden-iba-germany on 23/11/2024.