Hornbjarg & Haelavikurbjarg (31500)
Iceland, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1b, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2015
National site name: Hornbjarg & Hælavíkurbjarg
Central coordinates: Latitude: 66.4667, Longitude: -22.4000
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 534
0KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
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.
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |