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close| Location | Greenland (to Denmark), Avanersuaq |
| Central coordinates | 70o 49.00' West 76o 52.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i |
| Area | 8,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 50m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Also important for breeding Sterna paradisaea and moulting Anser caerulescens.
Site description A well-vegetated plain located to the south of the Booth Sund inlet, comprising tundra and marsh habitats and several shallow lakes. The shallow inlet contains many small islands.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Eider Somateria mollissima | breeding | 1997 | 866 breeding pairs | poor | B1i | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Tundra | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Sea | Sea inlets and coastal features | - |
| Coastline | Lagoons; Rock stacks and islets | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | 100% |
Management considerations No serious threats are known at the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Booth Sund area. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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