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 (1997–1999) | 57 males | C6 |
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (2003) | 50 pairs | C6 |
| Black Stork Ciconia nigra | LC | breeding (1996–2003) | 2–3 pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | breeding (1991–2003) | 2 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Nõlvasoo hoiuala | Hoiuala (VI) | 9 |
| 2007 | Kaisma hoiuala | Hoiuala (VI) | 33 |
| 2009 | Taarikõnnu LKA, Põrguraba skv. | Looduskaitseala looduslik sihtkaitsevöönd (Ib) | 13 |
| 2009 | Taarikõnnu LKA, Aruniidu skv. | Looduskaitseala hooldatav sihtkaitsevöönd (IV) | 12 |
| 2009 | Taarikõnnu LKA, Kõnnu pv. | Looduskaitseala piiranguvöönd (VI) | 3 |
| 2009 | Taarikõnnu LKA, Laianiidu skv. | Looduskaitseala hooldatav sihtkaitsevöönd (IV) | 3 |
| 2009 | Taarikõnnu LKA, Selja skv. | Looduskaitseala hooldatav sihtkaitsevöönd (IV) | 2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 51 | Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Broadleaved deciduous woodland |
| Wetlands (inland) | 33 | Raised bogs; Fens, transition mires and springs; Standing freshwater |
| Shrubland | 15 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 97 |
| forestry | 45 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 2 |
| hunting | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Taarikõnnu-Kaisma (Estonia). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/taarikõnnu-kaisma-iba-estonia on 25/12/2024.