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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding | 1997-2000 | 2-4 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding | 1997-2000 | 1 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Ehemaliger August-Euler-Flugplatz von Darmstadt | Naturschutzgebiet | 100 |
| 2000 | Ehemaliger August-Euler-Flugplatz von Darmstadt | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 100 |
| 2004 | Stadt Darmstadt | Landschaftschutzgebiet | 100 |
| 2006 | Griesheimer Sand | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Former August-Euler airfield (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/former-august-euler-airfield-iba-germany on 23/11/2024.