Northumberland island (Greenland (to Denmark)) IBA | Summary

GL004

Northumberland island

Current view: Summary

Country/territory: Greenland (to Denmark)
Subnational region(s): Avanersuaq

IBA Justification: A4ii, A4iii, B1ii (2000)

Area: 27,000 hectares (270.00 km²)

Site description (2000 baseline)
Steep rocky cliffs and screes facing the sea.

Key biodiversity
Internationally important site for Alle alle, which is present in extremely large numbers. Colonies extend along c.50 km of coastline.

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Northumberland island (Greenland (to Denmark)). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/northumberland-island-iba-greenland-(to-denmark) on 05/01/2025.