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South Bressay
| Location | United Kingdom, Scotland |
| Central coordinates | 1o 5.15' West 60o 7.64' North |
| IBA criteria | A4ii, B1ii, B3, C3 |
| Area | 1,306 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 226m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description The southern half of the island of Bressay, situated off the eastern coast of the Shetland Mainland, important for breeding skuas.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Skua Stercorarius skua | breeding | 2002 | 269 breeding pairs | good | A4ii, B1ii, B3, C3 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: South Bressay. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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