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 ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1998) | 5–6 pairs | C6 |
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | passage (1996) | 200 birds | C6 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | passage (1995) | 1 birds | C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | passage (1996) | 3 birds | C6 |
| Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola | LC | passage (1990) | 1–2 birds | C6 |
| Short-eared Owl Asio flammeus | LC | winter (1990) | 1 birds | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | passage (1995) | 2 birds | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | non-breeding (1990) | 12 birds | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | passage (1990) | 1 birds | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | resident (1996) | 12–13 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | resident (1996) | 9–10 pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | resident (1996) | 32–35 pairs | C6 |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | LC | non-breeding (1993) | 1 birds | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (1996) | 38–45 pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (1998) | 55 pairs | C6 |
| Barred Warbler Curruca nisoria | LC | breeding (1997) | 1 pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding (1983) | 2–3 pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | passage (1997) | 1 birds | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | passage (1995) | 5 birds | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 |
NSG Wahner Heide |
Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 17 |
| 1968 |
NSG Wahner Heide |
Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 15 |
| 1968 | NSG Wahner Heide im Rhein-Sieg-Kreis | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 42 |
| 1987 | Im Rheinisch Bergischen Kreis | Landscape Protection Area (V) | <1 |
| 1988 | NSG Trerichsweiher / Untere Aggeraue | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 1 |
| 1989 | Bereich Bergische Hochflaeche, Lohmarer Wald | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 1 |
| 1989 | Siegburg, Troisdorf, St. Augustin | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 6 |
| 1991 | LSG-Landschaftsraum Gut Leidenhausen und Freiraeume um Brueck | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 1 |
| 1991 | LSG-Sieg-/Aggeraue | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 1991 | Koenigsforst und vorgelagerte Freiraeume | Landscape Protection Area (V) | 4 |
| 2007 | NSG Aggeraue zwischen Lohmar und Siegburg | Naturschutzgebiet (IV) | 6 |
| 2007 | LSG-Stadtwald Troisdorf | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 4 |
| 2007 | LSG-Aggeraue | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 2007 | LSG-Kulturlandschaft bei Altenrath | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 2008 | LSG-Wahner Heide | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | 1 |
| 2008 | LSG-Suelzaue | Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| 2008 |
LSG-Wahner Heide |
Landschaftschutzgebiet (V) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 80 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Shrubland | 12 | Scrub; Heathland |
| Wetlands (inland) | 6 | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Fens, transition mires and springs |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 80 |
| military | 70 |
| nature conservation and research | 55 |
| tourism/recreation | 55 |
| forestry | 50 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 35 |
| water management | 35 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Wahner Heide (Germany). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/wahner-heide-iba-germany on 22/12/2024.