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close| Location | Norway, Finnmark |
| Central coordinates | 21o 24.00' East 70o 22.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4iii, B1ii, B2, B3 |
| Area | 720 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 289m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The island has an important seabird colony, which greatly exceeds 10,000 pairs in total.
Site description An island with cliffs and steep slopes, covered by grassland, bog and heath. The nearest large village is Øksfjord, about 35 km east of Loppa, on the mainland.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Razorbill Alca torda | breeding | 1997 | 2,000-3,000 breeding pairs | medium | B1ii, B3 | Least Concern |
| Black Guillemot Cepphus grylle | resident | 1993 | 20-500 breeding pairs | medium | B1ii, B2 | Least Concern |
| Atlantic Puffin Fratercula arctica | breeding | 1993 | 10,000-14,000 breeding pairs | good | B1ii | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - seabirds | breeding | 1993 | - | unknown | A4iii |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loppa | Nature Reserve | 245 | protected area contained by site | 245 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 5% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | 30% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | 30% |
| Sea | Open Sea | 5% |
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores; Shingle & stony beaches | 25% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Urban parks and gardens | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 5% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 5% |
| nature conservation and research | 30% |
| not utilised | 60% |
Management considerations Planned oil production in the Barents Sea may have a negative impact on coastal and marine birds. The Nature Reserve includes the steep cliffs on the north-west side.
Protection status National Partial International None245 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Loppa, 245 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Loppa. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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