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 ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (1995–2000) | 5–7 pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (1995–2000) | 140 pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (1995–2000) | 50 pairs | C6 |
| Barred Warbler Curruca nisoria | LC | breeding (1995–2000) | 5 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1962 | Lauterachtal | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 4 |
| 1962 | Forellenbachtal | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 2 |
| 1962 | Lauterachtal | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 4 |
| 1964 | Lauterachtal und Vilstal (Westseite) | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 4 |
| 1964 | Lauterachtal und Vilstal (Westseite) | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 4 |
| 1994 | Forellenbachtal | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Military training area Hohenfels (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/military-training-area-hohenfels-iba-germany on 23/12/2024.