Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2009 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus muta | LC | resident (2000–2005) | 95–120 pairs | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | resident (2000–2005) | 7 pairs | C6 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 40 | Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland; Treeline ecotone |
| Grassland | 30 | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland; Mesophile grasslands |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 30 | Scree & boulders; Inland cliffs |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| not utilised | 60 |
| forestry | 20 |
| agriculture | 20 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Silvretta and Verwall (Austria). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/silvretta-and-verwall-iba-austria on 26/12/2024.