Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2003 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | breeding (1997) | 72 males | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Siiraku LKA, Jaama skv. | Looduskaitseala looduslik sihtkaitsevöönd (Ib) | 3 |
| 2007 | Siiraku LKA, Riisselja skv. | Looduskaitseala hooldatav sihtkaitsevöönd (IV) | 3 |
| 2017 | Kikepera LKA, Kikepera pv. | Limited management zone of nature reserve (VI) | 40 |
| 2017 | Kikepera LKA, Kikepera skv. | Managed conservation zone of nature reserve (V) | 31 |
| 2017 | Kikepera LKA, Metsise skv. | Managed conservation zone of nature reserve (V) | 15 |
| 2017 | Kikepera LKA, Saessaare skv. | Managed conservation zone of nature reserve (IV) | 2 |
| 2017 | Kikepera LKA, Sutesoo skv. | Managed conservation zone of nature reserve (IV) | 1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 79 | Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland; Broadleaved deciduous woodland |
| Shrubland | 14 | |
| Wetlands (inland) | 6 | Raised bogs |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 96 |
| forestry | 85 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Kikepera (Estonia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/kikepera-iba-estonia on 26/12/2024.