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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | breeding (1998) | 20–30 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | breeding (1998) | 30–40 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding (1997–2000) | 100–120 breeding pairs | B3, C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Weißehöll bei Niederscheld | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1978 | Koppe | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1979 | Brühl von Erda | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1987 | Tongrube bei Altenkirchen | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1987 | In der Bellersdorfer Tränk | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1988 | Wacholderheiden bei Niederlemp | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1992 | Wacholderheide bei Ahrdt | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1995 | Aartalsperre bei Mudersbach | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 1 |
| 1996 | Auenverbund Lahn-Dill | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 2 |
| 1996 | Auenverbund Lahn-Dill | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 2 |
| 2007 | Lahn-Dill-Bergland | Nature Park (V) | 95 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Forestry plantations; Ruderal land |
| Forest | - | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland |
| Grassland | - | Dry siliceous grassland; Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands |
| Shrubland | - | Scrub; Heathland |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Standing freshwater |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gladenbach mountains east of Herborn (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gladenbach-mountains-east-of-herborn-iba-germany on 08/01/2025.