Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2000
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | LC | passage | - | 250 individuals | B1i |
| Red Knot Calidris canutus | NT | passage | 1990 | 7,562 individuals | B1i |
| Purple Sandpiper Calidris maritima | LC | winter | 1987-1989 | 255-617 individuals | A4i, B1i |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Standing brackish and salt water, Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | - |
| Coastline | Mud flats & sand flats, Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2022) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Stokkseyri-Eyrarbakki. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 22/01/2022.
