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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis | LC | winter (1990–2000) | 5,000 birds | A4i, B1i, B2, C2 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter (1990–1999) | 7,290 birds | B1i, C3 |
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | LC | winter (1990–1999) | 10,000 birds | A4i, B1i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter (1990–1999) | 22,290 birds | A4iii, C4 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Niederungsbereich Bollandswater | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 60 | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands |
| Wetlands (inland) | 30 | Raised bogs |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 5 | Arable land |
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 26/12/2024.