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close| Location | Austria, Burgenland |
| Central coordinates | 16o 25.00' East 47o 44.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 4,064 ha |
| Altitude | 240 - 600m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Ornithological information This site holds important numbers of birds associated with non-intensively managed orchards and open woodland.
Site description An open, diverse landscape near Mattersburg. The main land-use is low-intensity agriculture and the site consists of arable fields, orchards, grassland and groves dominated by Castanea sativa.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Scops-owl Otus scops | resident | 1997-2005 | 15-30 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Barred Warbler Sylvia nisoria | breeding | 2005 | 110-120 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rohrbacher Kogel | Unknown | 80 | protected area contained by site | 80 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 30% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | 65% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
Management considerations Threats include the abandonment of orchards, Castanea groves and hay-meadows, and the removal of old trees, nesting sites for Otus scops. Castanea stands are also threatened by a virus (`Other' threats). A two-year conservation project (1994-1995) has been completed, resulting in detailed management proposals.
Protection status National Low International None80 ha of IBA covered by protected area (Rohrbacher Kogel, 80 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Surroundings of Mattersburg. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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