Coast between Appaliarsulissuaq and Kap Atholl (Greenland (to Denmark)) IBA | Summary

GL012

Coast between Appaliarsulissuaq and Kap Atholl

Current view: Summary

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

IBA Justification: A4ii, A4iii, B1ii (2000)

Area: 30,000 hectares (300.00 km²)

Site description (2000 baseline)
Steep cliffs and screes facing the sea, as well as several inland cliffs and screes. These habitats occur on the mainland and on several islands.

Key biodiversity
Internationally important site for Alle alle, which is present in extremely large numbers. Colonies extend along c.200 km of coastline.

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Coast between Appaliarsulissuaq and Kap Atholl (Greenland (to Denmark)). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/coast-between-appaliarsulissuaq-and-kap-atholl-iba-greenland-(to-denmark) on 08/01/2025.