Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2024 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus | LC | breeding (2014–2023) | 370–420 pairs | B3a, C3 |
| Black Guillemot Cepphus grylle | LC | breeding (2014–2023) | 875–1,025 pairs | B3a, C3 |
| Razorbill Alca torda | LC | breeding (2014–2023) | 2,700 pairs | B3a, C3 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Deep Benthic | major (>10) | |
| Other | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Archipelago of Northern Åland (Finland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/archipelago-of-northern-åland-iba-finland on 23/12/2024.