Data Zone

Norway

State of the World's Birds - case studies

Response: What can be done to improve the status of birds

Simple changes to fishing methods can get seabirds off the hook

Key publications

Heath, M. F., Evans, M. I., Hoccom, D. G., Payne, A. J. and Peet, N. B. (eds) (2000) Important Bird Areas in Europe: priority sites for conservation, Volume 1 Northern Europe. Cambridge, UK: BirdLife International.

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Summary of National Hunting Regulations: Norway.

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References

Barrett, R. T., Lorentsen, S-H., Anker-Nilssen, T. (2006) The Status of breeding seabirds in mainland Norway. Atlantic Seabirds 8: 97-126

Norway at a glance

Land area

323,802 km²

BirdLife Partner

Norsk Ornitologisk Forening

Species
Total number of birds	255
Globally threatened birds	14
Country endemics	0
Important Bird & Biodiversity Areas
Number of IBAs	80
Total IBA area	20,168 km²
IBA area as % of land area	6%
Endemic Bird Areas
Number of EBAs	0

Recommended Citation
BirdLife International (2024) Country profile: Norway. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/country/norway on 23/12/2024.

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