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

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Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context

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).

Pressure/threats to key biodiversity

Hunting and egg-collecting pose a threat.

Protected areas

National None International None

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.