Krummhörn-Westermarsch (3494)
Germany, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Krummhörn / Westermarsch
Central coordinates: Latitude: 53.4833, Longitude: 7.0667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 1
Area of KBA (km2): 131.71301
Protected area coverage (%): 71.20
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Predominantly intensively used arable land with a widespread system of ditches containing reeds Phragmites.
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: The site holds 20,000 or more waterbirds on passage, on a regular basis.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 50 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 50 |