Data Zone
Country/territory: Finland
IBA criteria met: B1i, C3 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 526 hectares (5.26 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2010 | good | low | low |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
The Tornio river delta encompasses forested islands, rocky islets, shoreline vegetation and brackish water.
Key biodiversity
An important staging area in spring for Mergus merganser. Additionally, it is perhaps the best area for moulting wildfowl in the Lappi district.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Tornionjoki Delta (Finland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/tornionjoki-delta-iba-finland on 21/12/2024.