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close| Location | Iceland, Sudur-Fingeyjarsýsla |
| Central coordinates | 18o 10.00' West 65o 54.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i |
| Area | 60 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 20m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Not much information is available on birds, but other breeding species include a good variety of ducks and waders.
Site description A wetland extending from the outlet of the Fnjóská river to Bárdartjörn near the village of Grenivík. Habitats comprise large and small riparian marshes of sedge (Carex, Eriophorum), pools, river and streams, river islets with willow Salix, and saltmarshes. Land-uses include grazing and eider husbandry (Somateria mollissima).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | resident | - | 10,000 breeding pairs | - | A4i, B1i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Coastline | Salt marshes | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
Management considerations The area 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: Höfdahverfi. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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