Data Zone
The site was identified as important in 2014 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Knot Calidris canutus | NT | passage | 2004-2013 | 20,000-40,000 individuals | A4i, B1i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage | 2004-2013 | 20,000-40,000 individuals | A4iii |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2014) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 50 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 40 | |
| Grassland | Tundra | 10 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Lille Porsangen (Norway). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/lille-porsangen-iba-norway on 23/11/2024.