Data Zone
Country/territory: Switzerland
IBA criteria met: A3, B2, B3 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 28,894 hectares (288.94 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2009 | not assessed | low | very low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
The IBA consists of central alpine valleys, with forests and traditional agricultural landscapes, and mountainous regions.
An important site for species associated with subalpine habitats, including Black Grouse, Green Woodpecker and Ring Ouzel.
The main threat is abandonment of traditional agriculture.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Heinzenberg mountain and surrounding valleys (Switzerland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/heinzenberg-mountain-and-surrounding-valleys-iba-switzerland on 23/12/2024.