Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2016 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Fulmar Fulmarus glacialis | LC | breeding (2014) | 20,091 nests | B2 |
| A4iii Species group - seabirds | n/a | breeding (2014) | 20,091 nests | A4iii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Eyjafjoll: Ira - Seljaland (Iceland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/eyjafjoll:-ira--seljaland-iba-iceland on 28/12/2024.