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close| Location | Iceland, Eyjafjar-arsýsla |
| Central coordinates | 18o 23.00' West 66o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iii, B1i |
| Area | 767 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 110m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Lagopus mutus occurs at high density (up to 40 males/km2), and a variety of waders also breed.
Site description An inshore island in the Eyjafjördur firth, opposite the town of Dalvík. There is a village on the island. Land-uses include eider husbandry (Somateria mollissima). No grazing is allowed.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | resident | - | 3,000-4,000 breeding pairs | - | B1i | Least Concern |
| Arctic Tern Sterna paradisaea | breeding | - | 25,000 breeding pairs | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | breeding | - | - | unknown | A4iii |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Heathland | 70% |
| Grassland | 30% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations The native heathland vegetation is being replaced by the introduced and invasive Nootka lupin Lupinus nootkatensis, and by afforestation with Picea, Larix and Pinus. The area is on the list of sites of conservation interest in the Nature Conservation Register.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hrísey. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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