Data Zone
Country/territory: Sweden
IBA criteria met: A4i, B1i, B2, C2, C6 (2007)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 32,000 ha
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2018 | near favourable | high | medium |
| For more information about IBA monitoring, please click here | |||
Site description (2000 baseline)
An archipelago comprising hundreds of islands and skerries. The larger islands close to the mainland support trees and tall vegetation, whilst those further out support little or no tall vegetation. The area can only be reached by boat and is frequented by tourists during the summer, although no significant disturbance is caused to birds.
Key biodiversity
The islands furthest from the mainland support the richest birdlife. Somateria mollissima breed in large numbers; other breeders include Anser anser, Tringa totanus, Actitis hypoleucos, gulls and auks. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Archipelago of Östergötland (Sweden). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/archipelago-of-östergötland-iba-sweden on 23/11/2024.