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Hvalnesskridur-Thvottárskridur
| Location | Iceland, Austur-Skaftafellssýsla |
| Central coordinates | 14o 30.00' West 64o 27.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i |
| Area | 1,800 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 18m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Fuglavernd - BirdLife Iceland (Partner Designate)
Site description A rocky seashore, about 20 km south-east of Djúpivogur.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | non-breeding | - | 5,000-10,000 individuals | - | B1i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | 80% | |
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores | 20% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| not utilised | - |
Management considerations There are no known threats to the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hvalnesskridur-Thvottárskridur. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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