Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2000 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Corncrake Crex crex | LC | breeding | 1996 | 2 breeding pairs | B2 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2000) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Ruggeller Riet | Naturschutzgebiet | 100 |
| 1991 | Ruggeller Riet | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 67 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 27 |
| Shrubland | Scrub | 6 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 55 |
| nature conservation and research | 30 |
| not utilised | 15 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ruggeller Riet, Talgebiet (Liechtenstein). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ruggeller-riet-talgebiet-iba-liechtenstein on 23/11/2024.