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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding (1997–2000) | 1–2 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Common Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | LC | breeding (1997–2000) | 1 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1984 | Obersuhler Aue | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 100 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Obersuhl lowlands (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/obersuhl-lowlands-iba-germany on 13/01/2025.