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close| Location | Sweden, Jönköping |
| Central coordinates | 14o 49.57' East 57o 53.10' North |
| IBA criteria | C2 |
| Area | 1,300 ha |
| Altitude | 161 - 225m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for passage waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (1-2 wintering birds) and Crex crex (4 non-breeding birds).
Site description A shallow, nutrient-rich lake situated in an intensively managed agricultural landscape.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | passage | 1996 | 60-220 individuals | good | C2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fågelsjön Hyllingen | Nature Reserve | 44 | protected area contained by site | 45 |
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| Herrstad-Eket - SE0310436 | Habitats Directive | 30 | protected area overlaps with site | 9 | |
| Hyllingen - SE0310376 | Birds Directive | 44 | protected area contained by site | 44 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Mixed woodland | 20% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | 20% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 50% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| forestry | 20% |
| hunting | 60% |
| nature conservation and research | 20% |
| tourism/recreation | 5% |
| not utilised | 30% |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Lake Ralången - Hyllingen. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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