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close| Location | Greenland (to Denmark), Kangaatsiaq,Qasigiannguit |
| Central coordinates | 51o 45.00' West 68o 25.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i |
| Area | 579,500 ha |
| Altitude | |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This site is very important for both breeding and moulting Anser albifrons flavirostris.
Site description A plain formed of uplifted marine sediments with vast expanses of grassland and numerous shallow lakes and rivers.
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 | 1995 | 2,500 individuals | - | B1i | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naternaq (Lersletten) | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 184,010 | protected area overlaps with site | 184,000 |
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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 No serious threats are known at the site.
Protection status National None International PartialIBA overlaps with Ramsar Site (Naternaq).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Naternaq (Lersletten). Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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