Islands west and north-west of Simiuttat and south of Qilangarsuit (Greenland (to Denmark))

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Islands west and north-west of Simiuttat and south of Qilangarsuit

Current view: summary

Country/territory: Greenland (to Denmark)

IBA criteria met: B2, B3 (2000)
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Area: 8,500 ha

Site description (2000 baseline)
Several small, low-lying islands situated in shallow waters. Egg-collecting takes place (`Other' land-use).

Key biodiversity
The site holds important numbers of breeding seabirds, including Uria lomvia (3,000 individuals), Cepphus grylle (134 individuals), and Sterna paradisaea (1992 data).

Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Islands west and north-west of Simiuttat and south of Qilangarsuit (Greenland (to Denmark)). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/islands-west-and-north-west-of-simiuttat-and-south-of-qilangarsuit-iba-greenland-(to-denmark) on 23/11/2024.