Alajoki (1331)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2025
National site name: Alajoki
Central coordinates: Latitude: 63.1000, Longitude: 22.9167
System: terrestrial, freshwater
Elevation (m): 27 to 27
Area of KBA (km2): 32.13108
Protected area coverage (%): 0.00
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Open agricultural fields at the junction of the Lapua and Kauhava rivers. Spring cereals, turnip, rape and potato are the most common crops.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: Probably the second-best staging area for <I>Anser fabalis fabalis</I> in Finland. The ornithological importance of the area is mainly restricted to periods of spring flooding. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: <I>Anser erythropus</I> (max. 2 birds, passage), <I>Crex crex</I> (max. 5 pairs, breeding).</P>
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands(Inland) | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 95 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The importance of the area depends on the continuity of local farming.</P>
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership