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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 14 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | passage | 1993-1998 | 4 individuals | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | passage | 1993-1998 | 36 individuals | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Obere Donau | Nature Park | 100 |
| 1992 | Zielfinger Vogelsee | Naturschutzgebiet | 4 |
| 2004 | Gebiete zwischen Sigmaringen und Meßkirch | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 2006 | Baggerseen Krauchenwies/Zielfingen | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 65 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gravel pits Krauchenwies-Zielfingen (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gravel-pits-krauchenwies-zielfingen-iba-germany on 22/11/2024.