Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2015 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razorbill Alca torda | LC | breeding (2007) | 4,529–7,704 breeding pairs | A4ii, B1ii, B2 |
| Common Murre Uria aalge | LC | breeding (2007) | 5,548–6,220 breeding pairs | B2 |
| A4iii Species group - seabirds | n/a | breeding (2007–2008) | 17,731–19,885 breeding pairs | A4iii |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1978 | Ingólfshöfði | Nature Reserve (-) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ingolfshofdi (Iceland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ingolfshofdi-iba-iceland on 06/01/2025.