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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | breeding | 1914 | 5-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding | 1993 | 21-200 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | breeding | 1993 | 2 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | breeding | 1993 | 2 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding | 1993 | 2 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding | 1914 | 3-8 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding | 1993 | 21-200 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding | 1963 | 5-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Barred Warbler Curruca nisoria | LC | breeding | 1993 | 21-200 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding | 1993 | 21-200 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding | 1993 | 3-20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Gohrischheide und Elbniederterrasse Zeithain | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 72 |
| 2007 | Gohrischheide | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| 2011 | Gohrischheide und Elbniederterrasse Zeithain | Naturschutzgebiet | 63 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gohrischheide (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gohrischheide-iba-germany on 22/11/2024.