Data Zone
Country/territory: Denmark
IBA criteria met: A4i, B1i, C2, C3 (2000)
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Area: 1,710 hectares (17.10 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2010 | very poor | not assessed | not assessed |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
Formerly a fjord but now largely agricultural with the exception of a small lake surrounded by reedbeds (less than 5% of the total area) and meadows. Small plantations, mostly coniferous, are also present.
Key biodiversity
This is an important staging area for Anser anser and Branta leucopsis. Several species listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive breed at the site, including Circus aeruginosus, Porzana porzana and Lanius collurio.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Bøtø Nor (Denmark). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/bøtø-nor-iba-denmark on 26/12/2024.