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 ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | breeding (1914) | 5–10 pairs | C6 |
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1993) | 21–200 pairs | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | breeding (1993) | 2 pairs | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | breeding (1993) | 2 pairs | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding (1993) | 2 pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (1914) | 3–8 pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (1993) | 21–200 pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (1963) | 5–10 pairs | C6 |
| Barred Warbler Curruca nisoria | LC | breeding (1993) | 21–200 pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding (1993) | 21–200 pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding (1993) | 3–20 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Gohrischheide und Elbniederterrasse Zeithain | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 63 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gohrischheide (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gohrischheide-iba-germany on 22/12/2024.