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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | LC | winter (1996) | 5,000–30,000 birds | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | resident (1996) | 225–278 pairs | B3 |
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | passage (1990) | 1 birds | C6 |
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | resident (1996) | 8–12 pairs | C6 |
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | LC | resident (1996) | 4 pairs | C6 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | resident (1996) | 4–55 pairs | C6 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (1996) | 2–6 pairs | C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding (1994) | 5 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | resident (1996) | 2 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | LC | passage (1995) | 7 birds | C6 |
| Ruff Calidris pugnax | LC | passage (1995) | 5 birds | C6 |
| Black Tern Chlidonias niger | LC | passage (1994) | 40–52 birds | C6 |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | LC | passage (1994) | 2 birds | C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | breeding (1995) | 4–10 pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | resident (1995) | 2 pairs | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | resident (1996) | 32–38 pairs | C6 |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | passage (1995) | 2 birds | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | passage (1995) | 2–4 birds | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | resident (1995) | 4–7 pairs | A1, C1, C6 |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | resident (1995) | 24–30 pairs | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding (1995) | 12–16 pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (1995–1999) | present | C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | resident (1996) | 26–32 pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | resident (1995) | 4–6 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | resident (1996) | 25–43 pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | resident (1996) | 60–80 pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | resident (1994–1996) | 42–62 pairs | C6 |
| Barred Warbler Curruca nisoria | LC | resident (1996) | 4–10 pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | resident (1995) | 2 pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | resident (1996) | 24–28 pairs | C6 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter (1996) | 5,000–30,000 birds | A4iii, C4 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Großer Teich Torgau | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 4 |
| 1997 | Elbaue Torgau | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 72 |
| 1997 | Alte Elbe Kathewitz | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 3 |
| 1997 | Prudel Döhlen | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 1 |
| 2001 | Riesaer Elbtal und Seußlitzer Elbhügelland | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 9 |
| 2014 | Dahlener Heide | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 14 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Arable land |
| Forest | - | Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Grassland | - | Humid grasslands |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| water management | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ponds and Elbe valley near Torgau (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ponds-and-elbe-valley-near-torgau-iba-germany on 23/12/2024.