Data Zone
Country/territory: Switzerland
IBA criteria met: A4i, B1i (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 1,929 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2014 | not assessed | high | high |
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Site summary
The site covers the outflow from Lake Geneva and part of the River Rhône, which is partly dammed. The river runs through part of the city of Geneva and a steep, forested valley. In the bay of Geneva, water-fringe vegetation has been removed but some reedbeds remain along the river.
An important wintering site for waterbirds.
The main threat was from disturbance from boats, which has now been greatly restricted.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: River Rhone: Geneva to Verbois reservoir (Switzerland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/river-rhone:-geneva-to-verbois-reservoir-iba-switzerland on 22/11/2024.