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 | 1990-1999 | 8,660 individuals | A4i, B1i, B2, C2 |
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | winter | 1990-1999 | 1,500 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter | 1990-1999 | 16,890 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 1990-1999 | 27,050 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Bansmeer und Umgebung | Naturschutzgebiet | 1 |
| 2001 | Emsmarsch von Leer bis Emden | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 25 |
| 2004 | Teichfledermaus-Gewässer im Raum Aurich | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 50 | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land | 45 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | 5 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gandersum/Lange Maar (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gandersum-lange-maar-iba-germany on 22/11/2024.