Vaygach island (1510)
Russia (Central Asian), Central Asia
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Anser fabalis | Bean Goose | LR/lc | 2000 | B1, D1a |
| Aves | Cygnus columbianus | Tundra Swan | LR/lc | 2000 | B1, D1a |
| Aves | Clangula hyemalis | Long-tailed Duck | LR/lc | 2000 | A1b, A1d, D1a |
| Aves | Anser albifrons | Greater White-fronted Goose | LR/lc | 2000 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Bubo scandiaca | Snowy Owl | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Mergus merganser | Goosander | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Falco peregrinus | Peregrine Falcon | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Branta leucopsis | Barnacle Goose | LR/lc | 2000 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Vaygach island. Extracted from the World Database of Key Biodiversity Areas. Developed by the Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership: BirdLife International, IUCN, American Bird Conservancy, Amphibian Survival Alliance, Conservation International, Critical Ecosystem Partnership Fund, Global Environment Facility, Re:wild, NatureServe, Rainforest Trust, Royal Society for the Protection of Birds, World Wildlife Fund and Wildlife Conservation Society. Downloaded from https://keybiodiversityareas.org/ on Dec 15, 2025.