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close| Location | Svalbard and Jan Mayen Islands (to Norway), Svalbard |
| Central coordinates | 13o 50.00' East 78o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i |
| Area | 25,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 200m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information One of the six most important breeding sites for Phalaropus fulicarius in Svalbard.
Site description A large, flat area, some parts with rich grassy vegetation, and with many freshwater pools.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis | non-breeding | 1989 | 3,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| Barnacle Goose Branta leucopsis | breeding | 1989 | 400 breeding pairs | - | B1i | Least Concern |
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | breeding | 1989 | 300 breeding pairs | - | B1i | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kapp Linné [Bird Sanctuary] | Nature Reserve | 189 | protected area contained by site | 189 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Tundra | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations The Norwegian Directorate for Nature Management and the Governor of Svalbard have the authority to impose restrictions on access to the Bird Sanctuary, if necessary, e.g. during the breeding season.
Protection status National Low International None189 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Kapp Linné [Bird Sanctuary], 189 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Nordenskiøldkysten. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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