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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 34 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 1 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding (1980–1989) | 2 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Engdener Wüste/ Heseper Moor (Nordhorn Range) | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 59 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Engdener Wüste (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/engdener-wüste-iba-germany on 20/01/2025.