Kullaberg (883)
Sweden, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2007
National site name: Kullaberg
Central coordinates: Latitude: 56.2953, Longitude: 12.4775
System: terrestrial, marine
Elevation (m): 0 to 188
Area of KBA (km2): 55.04543
Protected area coverage (%): 92.07
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A high rocky outcrop that points in the direction of the Kattegatt.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This is an important site for wintering and passage seabirds and seaduck, including <I>Somateria mollissima</I>, <I>Melanitta nigra</I>, <I>Melanitta fusca</I>, <I>Bucephala clangula</I> and <I>Cepphus grylle</I>.</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 |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 5 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 5 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 15 | |
| Marine Neritic | 75 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: American mink <I>Mustela vison</I> pose a threat to breeding birds.</P>
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership