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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Heseper Moor; Engdener Wüste | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 45 |
| 2002 | Engdener Wüste/ Heseper Moor (Nordhorn Range) | Naturschutzgebiet | 59 |
| 2003 | Engdener Wüste | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 56 |
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 23/11/2024.