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close| Location | Sweden, Örebro |
| Central coordinates | 15o 2.70' East 59o 18.65' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii, B1i, C2, C3, C4 |
| Area | 1,400 ha |
| Altitude | 39 - 50m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important site for passage wildfowl˜the most important stop-over site in northern Europe for Cygnus cygnus. A total of c.230 species have been recorded, 90 of which regularly breed.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bean Goose Anser fabalis | passage | 1996 | 2,000-2,500 individuals | good | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | passage | 1998 | 20,000 individuals | good | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | passage | 1998 | - | unknown | A4iii, C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tysslingen - SE0240156 | Birds Directive | 678 | protected area contained by site | 678 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest | 5% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 80% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 20% |
| not utilised | 80% |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| nature conservation and research | 50% |
Management considerations Overgrowth of grassland vegetation has occurred due to undergrazing.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Tysslingen. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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