Data Zone
Country/territory: Finland
Subnational region(s): Itä-Suomen lääni
IBA Justification: B1i, C2 (2000)
Area: 2,651 hectares (26.51 km2)
BirdLife Partner(s): BirdLife SUOMI-FINLAND
| Conservation status of the Important Bird Area (IBA) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2010 | favourable | low | low |
Site description (2000 baseline)
A series of raised bogs lying north of Höytiäinen lake. The area is dominated by dry, sparsely forested Sphagnum peatland with a few larger areas of open mire and small pools. The forest is mainly barren and Pinus sylvestris-dominated.
Key biodiversity
The most important staging area for Grus grus in eastern Finland. The site is also important as a breeding area for boreal birds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Anser erythropus (max. 1 individual, passage).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Viklinrimpi (Finland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/viklinrimpi-iba-finland on 28/01/2025.