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 Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding | 2001 | 5-16 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1986 | Blümelstal | Landscape Protection Area | 1 |
| 2000 | Hornbach und Seitentäler | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 50 |
| 2003 | Zweibrücker Land | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 28 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Hornbach and tributaries (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/hornbach-and-tributaries-iba-germany on 23/11/2024.