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 ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 34 pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 1 pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding (1980–1989) | 2 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 (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Engdener Wüste (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/engdener-wüste-iba-germany on 27/12/2024.