Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2024 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Pochard Aythya ferina | VU | breeding (2014–2023) | 15–25 pairs | A1, C1 |
| Black-headed Gull Larus ridibundus | LC | breeding (2014–2023) | 3,000–3,500 pairs | B1b |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | major (>10) | Standing freshwater |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ahtialanjärvi (Finland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ahtialanjärvi-iba-finland on 25/12/2024.