Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2007 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | breeding (2007) | 30 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Ruff Calidris pugnax | LC | breeding (2000–2006) | 490–980 females | B3, C6 |
| Broad-billed Sandpiper Calidris falcinellus | VU | breeding (1994) | 147 breeding pairs | A4i, B1i, B2, C3 |
| White-tailed Sea-eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | LC | breeding (2007) | 5 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | breeding (2000–2006) | 74–122 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Muddus National Park | European Diploma Type 'A' (-) | 100 |
| 1996 | Laponian Area | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (UA) | 100 |
| 2017 | Muddus | Nationalpark (II) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 65 | Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland |
| Wetlands (inland) | 35 | Fens, transition mires and springs; Raised bogs; Standing freshwater |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| rangeland/pastureland | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Muddus (Sweden). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/muddus-iba-sweden on 26/01/2025.