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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | winter (1997) | 230 individuals | C2 |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | breeding (1990–1999) | 1–2 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | LC | passage (1990–1999) | 18,000 individuals | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Gadwall Mareca strepera | LC | passage (1990–1999) | 493 individuals | B1i, C3 |
| Spotted Crake Porzana porzana | LC | breeding (1990–1999) | 10–75 breeding pairs | B1i, B3, C6 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | passage (1990–1999) | 1,200 individuals | B1i, C2 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | breeding (1990–1999) | 40–45 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (1990–1999) | 2–4 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding (1990–1999) | 104 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Ruff Calidris pugnax | LC | passage (1997) | 300 individuals | C6 |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | LC | passage (1997) | 600 individuals | C6 |
| Black Tern Chlidonias niger | LC | passage (1997) | 100 individuals | C2, C6 |
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | LC | passage (1997) | 10 individuals | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (1990–1999) | 5 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | winter (1990–1999) | 35 individuals | C6 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | breeding (2001) | 2–3 breeding pairs | B2 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding (1990–1999) | 5–25 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | breeding (1990–1999) | 2–4 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | breeding (1990–1999) | 40–60 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding (1990–1999) | 160–180 breeding pairs | B3, C6 |
| Common Nightingale Luscinia megarhynchos | LC | breeding (1990–1999) | 800–1,300 breeding pairs | B3 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding (1990–1999) | 30–50 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Spreewald | Landscape Protection Area (V) | - |
| 1990 | Biosphärenreservat Spreewald | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 100 |
| 1990 | Innerer Oberspreewald | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 12 |
| 1990 | Byhleguhrer See | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 2 |
| 1990 | Kockot | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 1 |
| 1990 | Heideseen | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 1 |
| 1990 | Verlandungszone Köthener See | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Ellerborn | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Bibersdorfer Wiesen | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Ribocka | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Wiesenau | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Wutschgerogge | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Innerer Unterspreewald | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 5 |
| 1990 | Börnichen | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Josinsky-Luch | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Hain Lübben | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Sölla | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Lehniksberg | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Luchsee | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Birkenwald | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Meiereisee | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Brasinski-Luch | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Neu Zaucher Weinberg | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Bukoitza | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Neuendorfer Seewiesen | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 1991 | Spreewald | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 100 |
| 2014 | Naturentwicklungsgebiet Abramka | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| 2014 | Naturentwicklungsgebiet Kockot | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 52 | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Forestry plantations; Urban parks and gardens; Other urban and industrial areas; Ruderal land |
| Forest | 25 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Grassland | 15 | Humid grasslands |
| Wetlands (inland) | 8 | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Raised bogs; Water fringe vegetation; Fens, transition mires and springs |
| Shrubland | - | Scrub |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 100 |
| tourism/recreation | 90 |
| agriculture | 52 |
| nature conservation and research | 20 |
| forestry | 15 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 8 |
| water management | 8 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Spreewald (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/spreewald-iba-germany on 19/01/2025.