Northumberland island (2917)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: B1, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Kiataq
Central coordinates: Latitude: 77.4167, Longitude: -72.0000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 500
Area of KBA (km2): 438.72233
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Steep rocky cliffs and screes facing the sea.
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: Internationally important site for Alle alle, which is present in extremely large numbers. Colonies extend along c.50 km of coastline.
Habitats
Land use: not utilised (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at the site.