Data Zone
Country/territory: United Kingdom
IBA criteria met: A4ii, A4iii, B1i, B1ii, B2, B3, C2, C3, C4, C6 (2007)
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Area: 860 hectares (8.60 km2)
| IBA conservation status | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year of assessment (most recent) | State (condition) | Pressure (threat) | Response (action) |
| 2007 | poor | high | high |
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Site description (2007 baseline)
A group of islands and smaller rocky islets with precipitous cliffs, situated about 70 km west of North Uist. The vegetation, influenced by sea spray, seabirds and livestock, consists of acidic grassland and submaritime heath. These islands are of outstanding importance for their breeding seabirds. An endemic subspecies of Troglodytes troglodytes is present.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: St Kilda (United Kingdom). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/st-kilda-iba-united-kingdom on 22/12/2024.