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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | 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 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1957 | Langwald | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 1 |
| 1997 | Unterwassermatten | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 11 |
| 2003 | Schwarzwald Mitte/Nord | Nature Park (V) | 8 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) 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 22/01/2025.