Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2015
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Velvet Scoter Melanitta fusca | VU | passage | 2008-2014 | 3,160-6,200 individuals | A1, A4i, B1i, C1, C3 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
Protection status:
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uudenkaupungin saaristo/ Uusikaupunki Archipelago | Baltic Sea Protected Area (HELCOM) | 55,992 | protected area contains site | 0 |
| Uudenkaupungin saaristo, Sammo | Yksityinen luonnonsuojelualue | 18 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Uudenkaupungin saaristo | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 56,992 | protected area contains site | 0 |
| Uudenkaupungin saaristo | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 56,992 | protected area contains site | 0 |
| Selkämeren kansallispuisto | Kansallispuisto | 91,577 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Pookinmaa | Yksityinen luonnonsuojelualue | 9 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Shallowbanks of Uusikaupunki archipelago. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 09/08/2020.
