Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2000 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa | NT | passage (-) | 600–800 individuals | B1i |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | major (>10) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation |
| Marine Intertidal | minor (<10) | |
| Marine Neritic | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| hunting | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Osholmar Eyjafardarar (Iceland). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/osholmar-eyjafardarar-iba-iceland on 13/01/2025.