Rheiderland (3462)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Rheiderland
Central coordinates: Latitude: 53.2500, Longitude: 7.3000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 2 to 6
Area of KBA (km2): 155.15753
Protected area coverage (%): 63.02
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A large area of marsh and polders, intensively used for agriculture. Water-levels are regulated.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: This is an important passage and wintering area for geese and waders. The site holds more than 20,000 waterbirds on passage and in winter, on a regular basis. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Branta ruficollis (wintering).
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |