Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lesser Black-backed Gull Larus fuscus | LC | breeding | 2014-2023 | 370-420 breeding pairs | B3a, C3 |
| Black Guillemot Cepphus grylle | LC | breeding | 2014-2023 | 875-1,025 breeding pairs | B3a, C3 |
| Razorbill Alca torda | LC | breeding | 2014-2023 | 2,700 breeding pairs | B3a, C3 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2024) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| 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 23/11/2024.