Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2000
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | passage | 1996 | 60-220 individuals | C2 |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hyllingen | Naturreservat | 44 | protected area overlaps with site | 45 |
| Hyllingen | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 44 | protected area overlaps with site | 44 |
| Herrstad-Eket | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 30 | protected area overlaps with site | 9 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland, Alluvial and very wet forest | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams, Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes, Arable land | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| not utilised | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Ralången – Lake Hyllingen. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 08/03/2021.
