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close| Location | Lithuania, Vilnius |
| Central coordinates | 26o 29.00' East 55o 15.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 1,170 ha |
| Altitude | 160 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information The lake (and particularly the islands) are important for breeding waterbirds, notably Sterna albifrons and Chlidonias niger. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (possibly an irregular breeder), Crex crex (up to 3 calling males), Gallinago media (1 known pair).
Site description A shallow nutrient-rich lake with six islands, surrounded by wet meadows, mires, reedbeds and woodland.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | breeding | 1999 | 15 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Near Threatened |
| Ruff Philomachus pugnax | - | 2001 | 3-5 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Mew Gull Larus canus | breeding | 1999 | 80 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Little Gull Larus minutus | breeding | 1999 | 20 breeding pairs | unknown | B2 | Least Concern |
| Little Gull Larus minutus | - | 2001 | 5 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | - | 2001 | 220-275 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aukstaitija | National Park | 40,570 | protected area contains site | 1,170 | |
| Kretuonas | Ornithological Reserve | 1,260 | protected area contains site | 1,170 | |
| Kretuono ezeras - LTSVEB003 | Birds Directive | 1,182 | protected area contains site | 1,170 | |
| Kretuono ezeras ir jo apylinkes - LTSVE0033 | Habitats Directive | 1,972 | protected area contains site | 1,170 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Treeline ecotone | 11% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Mesophile grasslands | 19% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 69% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 1% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 1% |
| nature conservation and research | major |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| rangeland/pastureland | 19% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
Management considerations Overgrowth by shrubs has reduced the extent of some open habitats and has thus reduced the numbers of some bird species, especially breeding waders. Bird observations are made every year.
Protection status National High International None1,260 ha of IBA covered by Ornithological Reserve (Kretuonas, 1,260 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kretuonas Landscape Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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