GL004
Northumberland island


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
Steep rocky cliffs and screes facing the sea.



Key biodiversity
Internationally important site for Alle alle, which is present in extremely large numbers. Colonies extend along c.50 km of coastline.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
No serious threats are known at the site.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Northumberland island (Greenland (to Denmark)). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/northumberland-island-iba-greenland-(to-denmark) on 23/11/2024.