Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca | NT | resident (1994) | 80–90 pairs | B2, C6 |
| Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus muta | LC | resident (1990) | uncommon | C6 |
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | resident (1990) | frequent | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | resident (1994) | 6 pairs | B2, C6 |
| Bluethroat Luscinia svecica | LC | breeding (2000–2005) | 11–13 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1980 | Felbertal, Amertaleröd und Dorferöd | Landschaftsschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 1980 | Hüttschlager Talschlüsse | Landschaftsschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 1980 | Gasteinertal | Landschaftsschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 1984 | Hohe Tauern (Salzburg) | National Park (-) | 44 |
| 1984 | Hohe Tauern | Nationalpark (II) | 33 |
| 1986 | Hohe Tauern (Kärnten) | National Park (-) | 20 |
| 1990 | Naturwaldreservat Prossauwald in Gastein | Geschützter Landschaftsteil (IV) | <1 |
| 2003 | Oberpinzgauer Nationalpark-Vorfeld | Landschaftsschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 35 | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland; Mesophile grasslands |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 35 | Inland cliffs |
| Forest | 15 | Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland; Treeline ecotone |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 65 |
| agriculture | 20 |
| forestry | 15 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Hohe Tauern National Park (Austria). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/hohe-tauern-national-park-iba-austria on 23/12/2024.