Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | non-breeding (2011–2015) | 15,493–19,699 birds | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | non-breeding (2011–2015) | 25,341–37,764 birds | B1i, C3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | non-breeding (2011–2015) | 68,861–93,671 birds | A4iii, C4 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gestuwde Maas (Netherlands). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gestuwde-maas-iba-netherlands on 26/12/2024.