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close| Location | Austria, Burgenland |
| Central coordinates | 16o 42.00' East 47o 58.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 6,320 ha |
| Altitude | 128 - 410m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Ornithological information The site is important for forest birds and species found in mixed agricultural landscapes.
Site description A range of low slate and limestone hills between Purbach and Bruckneudorf. The area is mostly Quercus-Carpinus forest with vineyards, arable land and mesophile grassland around the forest edge. Part of the site is a military training area consisting of mesophile grassland and forest. Human activities include forestry and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 2006 | 20-40 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | resident | 2006 | 250-260 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis | breeding | 2006 | 450-950 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 80% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 10% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 70% |
| military | 25% |
| agriculture | 5% |
| not utilised | 5% |
Management considerations The main threats come from the intensification of forestry, particularly the building of access roads, and the expansion of settlements into grasslands with associated refuse-dumping.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: North-eastern Leithagebirge. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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