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close| Location | Greenland (to Denmark), Upernavik |
| Central coordinates | 57o 49.00' West 74o 1.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i |
| Area | 250 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 80m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Also holds breeding Larus glaucoides (20 pairs), Alca torda, Cepphus grylle (290 individuals) and Fratercula arctica (1994 data).
Site description Three rocky islands and associated sea cliffs.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | breeding | 1994 | 10-100 breeding pairs | medium | B1i | Least Concern |
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | passage | - | common [units unknown] | - | B1i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Tundra | 30% |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | 10% |
| Coastline | Sea cliffs and rocky shores; Shingle & stony beaches | 60% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | - |
Management considerations This site was once one of the most important Somateria mollissima colonies in Greenland˜numbers have crashed since the beginning of the 1900s as a result of persecution by humans. If suitable protection measures are introduced then numbers of Somateria mollissima will probably begin to increase again.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Kitsissorsuit (Ederfugleøer). Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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