Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | LC | winter | 1990-1999 | 2,500 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | winter | 1990-1999 | 15,000 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | winter | 1990-1999 | 6,000 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter | 1990-1999 | 23,500 individuals | A4iii, C4 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2002) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1940 | Mönchsee | Naturschutzgebiet | 9 |
| 1995 | Mecklenburger Großseenland | Landschaftschutzgebiet | 19 |
| 2004 | Mönchsee | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 9 |
| 2008 | Buchholzer-Krümmeler Heide | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 14 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mönchsee (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mönchsee-iba-germany on 22/11/2024.