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close| Location | Austria, Oberösterreich |
| Central coordinates | 12o 57.00' East 48o 3.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 1,090 ha |
| Altitude | 425 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Ornithological information An important site for species breeding in raised bog and humid grassland such as Numenius arquata (13-14 pairs) and Vanellus vanellus (35-40 pairs).
Site description An area of raised bog, partly forested with native broadleaved and conifer forest. Outside the protected core area are wet hay-meadows and pastures, together with two lakes, one of which is used for recreation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata | breeding | 2004 | 22 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Bluethroat Luscinia svecica | breeding | 1995 | 8 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heratinger See | Nature Reserve | 31 | protected area overlaps with site | 31 | |
| Pfeifer--Anger | Birds Directive | 76 | protected area contained by site | 76 | |
| Pfeiferanger | Nature Reserve | 76 | protected area overlaps with site | 76 |
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| Seeleithensee | Nature Reserve | 14 | protected area overlaps with site | 14 |
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| Teil des Frankinger Mooses | Nature Reserve | 16 | protected area overlaps with site | 14 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 10% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 60% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 15% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations | 15% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 60% |
| tourism/recreation | 5% |
| forestry | 15% |
| other | 5% |
Management considerations Land drainage is small-scale and limited to the margins of the site. An increasing number of farmers are taking up payments for late mowing. Some disturbance occurs as a result of recreational activities.
Protection status National Partial International Low135 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserves (Pfeiferanger, 76 ha; Frankinger Moos, 14 ha; Seeleithensee, 14 ha; Heratinger, See 31 ha). 76 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Pfeifer-Anger, 76 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ibmer Moor. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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