Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation 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 List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Knot Calidris canutus | NT | passage (2004–2013) | 20,000–40,000 birds | A4i, B1i |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | passage (2004–2013) | 20,000–40,000 birds | A4iii |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Intertidal | 50 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 40 | |
| Grassland | 10 | Tundra |
| 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 23/12/2024.