Data Zone
Country/territory: Iceland
IBA Criteria met: A4i, A4ii, A4iii, B1i, B1ii, B2, B3 (2015)
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Area: 863 ha
Site description
The largest sea cliff in south-west Iceland, 30 km south-west of Reykjavík. The eggs of Rissa tridactyla and Uria aalge are traditionally collected (`Other' land-use), and livestock are grazed in the area.
Key biodiversity
Important for its large numbers of breeding seabirds; other common species include Fulmarus glacialis, Uria lomvia (c.2,600 pairs), Cepphus grylle and Fratercula arctica.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Krysuvikurberg. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 31/03/2023.
