Suduroy (101)
Faroe Islands (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, A1d, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Suduroy
Central coordinates: Latitude: 61.5167, Longitude: -6.8167
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 250
Area of KBA (km2): 1.13815
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An island with rugged coasts, steep cliffs, boulder-screes, and grass slopes. The site comprises the seabird colonies that are mainly along the western side of the island.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: Suduroy holds internationally important seabird colonies, with nearly 200,000 pairs of breeding seabird, including Rissa tridactyla (39,200 pairs) and Uria aalge (31,900 individuals).
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 50 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The brown rat Rattus norvegicus, which is present on the island, poses a threat to seabird colonies.