Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2002 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | passage (2001) | 65 individuals | C6 |
| Ruff Calidris pugnax | LC | passage (1986–2001) | 103 individuals | C6 |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | LC | passage (1990–2000) | 65 individuals | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1979 | Johanniterwald | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 3 |
| 1990 | Elzwiesen | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 40 |
| 1990 | Elzwiesen | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 25 |
| 1990 | Elzwiesen | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 9 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Elzniederung between Kenzingen and Rust (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/elzniederung-between-kenzingen-and-rust-iba-germany on 08/01/2025.