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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 7 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | passage | 1991-1998 | 60 individuals | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Langwald | Naturschutzgebiet | 1 |
| 1997 | Unterwassermatten | Naturschutzgebiet | 11 |
| 2003 | Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord | Nature Park | 8 |
| 2004 | Untere Schutter und Unditz | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 25 |
| 2006 | Kinzig-Schutter-Niederung | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 91 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kinzig- und Schutterniederung between Niederschopfheim and Kehl (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kinzig-und-schutterniederung-between-niederschopfheim-and-kehl-iba-germany on 24/11/2024.