Data Zone
Country/territory: Switzerland
IBA criteria met: A3, B2, B3 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 100,862 hectares (1,008.62 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2011 | not assessed | medium | low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
This site encompasses the lower part of the central alpine Engadine valley, the Swiss National Park and the Val Müstair.
The site includes natural forests, traditional agriculture and alpine regions.
An important area for species associated with subalpine and alpine habitats and areas used for traditional agriculture. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet criteria in every year: Corncrake.
A reintroduction programme of Bearded vulture is underway.
Some parts of the site are included in an action plan for Corncrakes.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lower Engadine and Swiss National Park (Switzerland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lower-engadine-and-swiss-national-park-iba-switzerland on 22/12/2024.