Distribution and trends
Distribution
This map is derived from the Bird Atlas of the Netherlands (Sovon 2018). For each atlas square of 5x5 km, an estimate for the number of wintering birds is given.
Population trends
waterbird trend
The data comes from the Waterbird Monitoring Network. For each season, the average number of birds (red dots), the trend line (dark blue) and associated standard error (light blue lines) are given. Seasons run from July to June.
- vanaf 1995
- significant decrease, <5% a year (-)
- laatste 12 jaar
- significant decrease, <5% a year (-)
Breeding success and survival
Not enough data.
Seasonal occurrence
seasonal pattern
Data derived from waterbird monitoring scheme (mostly monthly counts during winter). Shown is the monthly average number of birds for for the last five seasons. For each month is indicated which part is counted and what part is estimated (calculated using statistical methods). The red line shows the multi-year mean. This is the average over all months of the season, from July to June of the last five seasons. Months without estimation (indicated by ?) it is assumed that there were no birds.
Occurrence description
Buiten broedtijd
Strandleeuweriken worden doorgaans alleen gezien tussen eind september en half april. De aantallen zijn het hoogst in oktober en november. Het aantal overwinteraars varieert fors van jaar op jaar. De overgrote meerderheid verblijft, net als in de trektijd, in de kustgebieden, met name de Waddeneilanden en de Fries-Groningse kust. Ze zoeken daar kwelders, dijken, braakliggende terreinen en akkers met oogstresten op. Waarnemingen diep in het binnenland zijn meestal zeer schaars. Bij streng winterweer vindt hier echter soms een influx plaats. Dit was het geval in januari-februari 1979 (zuidelijk tot aan het rivierengebied) en in januari-februari 1987 (tot diep in Noord-Brabant).
Birds directive
Conservation status
The Birds Directive focuses on the conservation of all naturally occurring wild bird species in Europe, including the Horned Lark.
This means that EU Member States must take measures to maintain or bring the populations of these species to a level that corresponds in particular to ecological, scientific and cultural requirements.
The Birds Directive requires Member States to maintain habitats for birds of sufficient size and quality, including through the designation of Special Protection Areas for the benefit of the European Natura 2000 network. No special protection zones have been designated for the Horned Lark in the Netherlands. The national population must be able to maintain itself at a favorable level.
What is the methodology to assess the conservation status of birds
non-breeding bird
The conservation status of the Horned Lark as non-breeding bird in the Netherlands is favourable.
| State of Conservation Assessment | ||||
| Distribution | Population | Habitat | Future | Final verdict |
| favourable | favourable | favourable | favourable | favourable |
Assigned areas
No areas assigned
Counting guidelines
No counting guidelines available.