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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis | LC | winter | 1990-2000 | 5,000 individuals | A4i, B1i, B2, C2 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter | 1990-1999 | 7,290 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | LC | winter | 1990-1999 | 10,000 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 1990-1999 | 22,290 individuals | A4iii, C4 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Ostfriesische Meere | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 35 |
| 2007 | Niederungsbereich Bollandswater | Landschaftschutzgebiet | 1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands, Mesophile grasslands | 60 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs | 30 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Engerhafer Meede (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/engerhafer-meede-iba-germany on 23/11/2024.