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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red-crested Pochard Netta rufina | LC | non-breeding (1990–2000) | 250 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | winter (1994) | 20,000 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Tufted Duck Aythya fuligula | LC | winter (1994) | 16,000 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Eurasian Coot Fulica atra | LC | non-breeding (1990–2000) | 15,000 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter (1994) | 36,000 individuals | A4iii, C4 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Konstanzer Bucht of Lake Constance (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/konstanzer-bucht-of-lake-constance-iba-germany on 14/01/2025.