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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | winter (1990–2000) | 8 individuals | C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | passage (1990–2000) | 4 individuals | C6 |
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 3 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | LC | passage (1998) | 1 individuals | C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | winter (1990–2000) | 12 individuals | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | winter (1998) | 2 individuals | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1972 | Steigerwald | Nature Park (V) | 19 |
| 1974 | Haßberge | Nature Park (V) | 33 |
| 1979 | Ebelsberg | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 4 |
| 1986 | Pfaffenberg | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 2 |
| 1987 | LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone) | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 16 |
| 1987 | LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Hassberge (ehemals Schutzzone) | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 16 |
| 1988 | LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Steigerwald (ehemals Schutzzone) | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 9 |
| 1988 | LSG innerhalb des Naturparks Steigerwald (ehemals Schutzzone) | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 10 |
| 1992 | Altmain und Sandmagerrasen bei Limbach | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 22 |
| 1998 | Vogelfreistätte Graureiherkolonie bei Dippach am Main | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 11 |
| 2001 | Mainaue bei Augsfeld | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 36 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | 92 | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation; Fens, transition mires and springs |
| Forest | 5 | Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 100 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 90 |
| water management | 10 |
| nature conservation and research | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Main valley: Eltmann - Hassfurt (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/main-valley:-eltmann--hassfurt-iba-germany on 13/01/2025.