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close| Location | Greenland (to Denmark), Aasiaat |
| Central coordinates | 53o 22.00' West 68o 52.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2 |
| Area | 20 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 18m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Possibly the largest Fratercula arctica breeding colony in Greenland. The site also holds breeding Alca torda (50 individuals) and Cepphus grylle (1976 data).
Site description A small, grass-covered island. Egg-collecting takes place (`Other' land-use).
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlantic Puffin Fratercula arctica | breeding | 1976 | 1,000 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL029 | Breeding Reserve for Birds | 0 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Tundra | - |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| other | - |
Protection status National Partial International NoneIBA overlaps with Breeding Reserve for Birds.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Nunatsiaq (Rotten). Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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