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close| Location | Denmark, Vestsjællands Amtskommune |
| Central coordinates | 11o 20.00' East 55o 35.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B2, C2, C3, C6 |
| Area | 2,890 ha |
| Altitude | 2 - 10m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important staging area for Cygnus columbianus. Lower numbers of swans Cygnus recorded in recent years may be due to changes in census timings. Botaurus stellaris, Circus aeruginosus, Recurvirostra avosetta and Sterna albifrons, listed on Annex I of the EC Birds Directive, breed at the site. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (non-breeding).
Site description A large, shallow freshwater lake with associated grazed meadows and reedbeds and a small river valley.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greylag Goose Anser anser | passage | 1994 | 2,024 individuals | good | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | passage | 1994 | 1,993 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Tundra Swan Cygnus columbianus | non-breeding | 1996 | 475 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Åmose, Tissø, Halleby Å og Flasken - DK005X223 | Habitats Directive | 3,262 | protected area contains site | 2,890 | |
| Store Åmose, Skarresø og Bregninge Å - DK005X226 | Habitats Directive | 3,400 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Tissø, Åmose og Hallenslev Mose - DK005X100 | Birds Directive | 2,887 | protected area contained by site | 2,887 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | 95% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Protection status National Low International High2,890 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Tissø, Lille åmose and Hallenslev Mose, 2,890 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Tissø, Lille Åmose and Hallenslev Mose. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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