Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horned Grebe Podiceps auritus | VU | winter (2011–2015) | 5 birds | B2 |
| Horned Grebe Podiceps auritus | VU | non-breeding (2011–2015) | 9–18 birds | C6 |
| Common Ringed Plover Charadrius hiaticula | LC | winter (2011–2015) | 18 birds | B3 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | non-breeding (2011–2015) | 8 birds | C6 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Oostvoornse Meer (Netherlands). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/oostvoornse-meer-iba-netherlands on 23/12/2024.