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close| Location | Greenland (to Denmark), Sisimiut |
| Central coordinates | 52o 19.00' West 67o 0.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i |
| Area | 1,500 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 100m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Important as a pre-breeding staging area for Anser albifrons flavirostris.
Site description A wide river valley containing many ponds, lakes and fringing marshes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | passage | 1997 | 400 individuals | - | B1i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Tundra | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | - |
Management considerations Illegal hunting may take place during the spring.
Protection status National None International None
Related state of the world's birds case studies
- Improved livelihoods at Arabuko-Sokoke Forest in Kenya
- BirdLife Partners have developed a monitoring framework for IBAs worldwide
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Itinneq. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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