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close| Location | Norway, Nordland |
| Central coordinates | 12o 30.00' East 66o 19.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1 |
| Area | 15,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 50m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information A very important area for Haliaeetus albicilla in winter.
Site description An archipelago of hundreds of islands (maximum size 300 ha), islets, and skerries. The landscape is undulating with a mosaic of rocks and bogs. Parts of the largest islands are cultivated and inhabited.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White-tailed Eagle Haliaeetus albicilla | winter | 1989 | 25-30 individuals | - | A1 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs | - |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
Management considerations The area is very vulnerable to oil pollution (`Other' threat). The site is a proposed Nature Reserve.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Svenningen-Risvær. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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