Data Zone
Country/territory: Switzerland
IBA criteria met: A4i, A4iii, B1i (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 368 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2011 | not assessed | high | low |
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Site summary
This area includes the end of Lake Untersee (part of Lake Constance) and a predominantly natural section of the river Rhine. The shoreline has small bays with areas of reedbeds and
mudflats.
The site regularly holds 20’000 or more waterbirds in winter, on a regular basis (including Common Goldeneye, 1’700 individuals).
The main threat is disturbance from boats.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: End of Lake Constance and river Rhine until Bibermühle (Switzerland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/end-of-lake-constance-and-river-rhine-until-bibermühle-iba-switzerland on 22/11/2024.