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close| Location | Greenland (to Denmark) |
| Central coordinates | 51o 0.00' West 67o 25.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i |
| Area | 500,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 650m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information One of the most important sites in Greenland for both breeding and non-breeding Anser albifrons flavirostris.
Site description A plateau adjacent to the ice-cap, with deeply incised glacial valleys and associated wetlands that are important feeding and staging areas for geese during the spring. Mid-altitude areas, characterized by tundra and Arctic scrub, are important for nesting geese; high-altitude lakes are used as moulting grounds. Hunting is occasional.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | non-breeding | 1992 | 1,150 individuals | - | B1i | Least Concern |
| Greater White-fronted Goose Anser albifrons | breeding | 1979 | 100 breeding pairs | - | B1i | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eqalummiut Nunaat and Nassuttuup Nunaa | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 579,530 | protected area overlaps with site | 579,500 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | Tundra | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | - |
Management considerations Mineral exploration may threaten the site in the future.
Protection status National None International PartialIBA overlaps Ramsar Site (Eqalummiut Nunaat-Nassuttuup Nunaa).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Eqalummiut Nunaat-Nassuttuup Nunaa. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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