Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2014 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | VU | breeding | 2005-2014 | 15-20 breeding pairs | A1, B1i |
| Lesser White-fronted Goose Anser erythropus | VU | non-breeding | 2005-2014 | 10-20 individuals | A1, B1i |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2014) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Stabbursdalen | Nasjonalpark | 3 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Blanket bogs, Fens, transition mires and springs, Rivers and streams, Standing freshwater | 60 |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland, Tundra | major (>10) |
| Forest | Treeline ecotone | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | minor (<10) |
| hunting | minor (<10) |
| nature conservation and research | minor (<10) |
| rangeland/pastureland | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Iešjávri (Norway). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/iešjávri-iba-norway on 24/11/2024.