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close| Location | Finland, Lapin lääni |
| Central coordinates | 23o 59.00' East 66o 2.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C2 |
| Area | 660 ha |
| Altitude | 21 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information One of the most important staging areas for Cygnus cygnus in Finland. The area is less important as a breeding ground, with only a small number of birds breeding on some herb-rich, bushy islands on the river.
Site description A 1-km-wide, quiet, lake-like section of the Tornio river, near its mouth.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | passage | 1996 | 1,150 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karunginjärvi - FI1301913 | Birds Directive | 688 | protected area overlaps with site | 563 | |
| Tornionjoen-Muonionjoen vesistöalue - FI1301912 | Habitats Directive | 32,000 | protected area overlaps with site | 527 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | 95% |
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | 100% |
| unknown | 90% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Karunginjärvi lake. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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