Data Zone
Country/territory: Switzerland
IBA criteria met: A3, B2, B3 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 19,737 hectares (197.37 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2012 | not assessed | high | very low |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site summary
A high mountain region, in the southern Alps, with extensive forests, scrub, alpine meadows and rocky areas.
An important area for species of subalpine and alpine habitats.
No serious threats are known at this site.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Simplon region (Switzerland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/simplon-region-iba-switzerland on 23/12/2024.