Pernaja outer archipelago (1305)
Finland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2025
National site name: Pernajan ulkosaaristo
Central coordinates: Latitude: 60.2167, Longitude: 26.3333
System: terrestrial, marine
Elevation (m): 0 to 0
Area of KBA (km2): 182.50573
Protected area coverage (%): 78.17
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A fairly large offshore archipelago in the middle of the Gulf of Finland.<I> </I>The mainly small and rocky islands and islets are separated by large expanses of open sea. The larger islands support mixed forest or <I>Juniperus </I>stands, sometimes interspersed with small patches of meadow.</P>
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: An important area for island-breeding birds, including the only nationally important breeding cliff for <I>Uria aalge</I> (23-28 pairs).</P>
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 50 | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Human impact on the area is minor. An ornithological station has been maintained on Aspskär island for several decades. Part of the area is a candidate SAC.</P>
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Unspecified species | Ongoing |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership