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close| Location | Lithuania, Taurage |
| Central coordinates | 22o 26.00' East 55o 8.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 3,220 ha |
| Altitude | 30 - 40m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information An important breeding area for Grus grus (the highest density in Lithuania). Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex.
Site description An area of boreal forest (60% pine Pinus, 20% alder Alnus and 10% birch Betula stands) with large bogs (covering 40% of total area).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Crane Grus grus | breeding | 1999 | 10-13 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | breeding | 1990 | 3 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karsuvos giria - LTJUR0008 | Habitats Directive | 38,314 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Viesvilé | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 3,216 | protected area contains site | 3,216 |
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| Viesvile | Nature Reserve | 3,216 | protected area contains site | 3,216 | |
| Viesviles aukstupio pelkynas - LTTAU0006 | Habitats Directive | 5,693 | protected area contains site | 3,220 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Treeline ecotone | 84% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Standing freshwater | 16% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100% |
Management considerations The site is covered by the national IBA monitoring network.
Protection status National High International High3,216 ha of IBA covered by Strict Nature Reserve (Viešvilë, 3,216 ha). 3,216 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (Viešvilë, 3,216 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Viesvile Strict Nature Reserve. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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