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close| Location | Greenland (to Denmark), Avanersuaq |
| Central coordinates | 72o 50.00' West 78o 22.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i |
| Area | 300 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 50m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Possibly the largest Somateria mollissima breeding colony in Greenland.
Site description A low-lying rocky island with adjacent rocky islets. Egg- and down-collecting takes place (`Other' land-use).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | breeding | 1988 | 1,000 breeding pairs | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | - |
| other | - |
Management considerations Many thousands of eggs were collected each year until at least 1998.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Littleton island and nearby islets. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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