Data Zone
Country/territory: Germany
IBA criteria met: A4iv, B1iv, B2, B3, C5 (2000)
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Area: 52,000 hectares (520.00 km2)
Site description (2000 baseline)
The Vogelsberg has a mix of wooded and open habitats. The woodland is dominated by Pinus.
Key biodiversity
The site is a major migratory bottleneck, where more than 20,000 Grus grus regularly pass.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Vogelsberg (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/vogelsberg-iba-germany on 22/12/2024.