Data Zone
Country/territory: Austria
IBA criteria met: B3, C6 (2009)
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Area: 18,639 hectares (186.39 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
Most of this site is in the montane and subalpine zones. It is predominantly forested with substantial areas of broadleaved deciduous forest, dominated by Fagus on the southern slopes. The majority of the forest is not utilized for forestry, except on the lower slopes.
Key biodiversity
An important area for breeding and resident species characteristic of montane and subalpine forest.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kaisergebirge (Austria). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kaisergebirge-iba-austria on 23/12/2024.