Data Zone
Country/territory: Iceland
IBA criteria met: B1i, B2 (2000)
For more information about IBA criteria, please click here
Area: 7,400 hectares (74.00 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2014 | not assessed | not assessed | medium |
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Site description (2000 baseline)
An extensive area of coastal flood-plain and shallow freshwater marshes by the ölfusá river, c.35 km south-east of Reykjavík. The area extends over ölfusforir, Kaldadarnesengjar, Flóagafl and the outlet of the ölfusá river, and includes a vegetated lava-flow. The area is dominated by sedge Carex. Land-uses include angling in rivers and some tourist traffic.
Key biodiversity
Many other species of waterbird also breed, and it is one of the most important inland wintering sites for ducks in Iceland.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Osasvædi Olfusar (Iceland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/osasvædi-olfusar-iba-iceland on 25/12/2024.