Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (1997–2000) | 3–5 pairs | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | resident (1998) | 5–10 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | LC | breeding (1997–2000) | 4 pairs | C6 |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | breeding (1997–2000) | 18–25 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | resident (1998) | 20–30 pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (1997–2000) | 250 pairs | C6 |
| Great Grey Shrike Lanius excubitor | LC | breeding (1997–2000) | 35 pairs | B2 |
| Red-breasted Flycatcher Ficedula parva | LC | breeding (1997–2000) | 1 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1936 | Stausee von Affoldern | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1937 | Paradies bei Gellershausen | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1942 | Bernertsgrund bei Löhlbach | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1961 | Lengelbachtal | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1973 | Fahrentriesch Bärenbachtal Arensberg Bloßenberg | Nature Reserve (IV) | 1 |
| 1986 | Sondertal und Talgraben bei Bad Wildungen | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1988 | Ederseeufer bei Herzhausen | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Waldschutzgebiet Gatter Edersee | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 14 |
| 1990 | Dicker Kopf | Nature Reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Hagenstein | Nature Reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Ruhlauber | Nature Reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 1991 | Rabenstein bei Affoldern | Nature Reserve (IV) | <1 |
| 1992 | Lengelbachtal | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 1993 | Auenverbund Lahn-Ohm | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 1 |
| 1993 | Auenverbund Eder | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 1993 | Auenverbund Eder | Landscape Protection Area (V) | <1 |
| 1993 | Auenverbund Lahn-Ohm | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 1 |
| 1994 | Bilstein bei Bad Wildungen | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1994 | Wohrateiche bei Haina | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1995 | Kalkkuppen bei Winterscheid | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1996 | Kalkrain bei Giflitz | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 2001 | Kellerwald-Edersee | Nature Park (V) | 84 |
| 2004 | Kellerwald-Edersee | Nationalpark (II) | 18 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land |
| Forest | - | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland |
| Grassland | - | Humid grasslands |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | - | Scree & boulders |
| Shrubland | - | Scrub |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Rivers and streams |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kellerwald (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kellerwald-iba-germany on 25/12/2024.