Balsfjord (3154)
Norway, Europe
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Podiceps auritus | Horned Grebe | LC | 2014 |  |
| Aves | Calidris canutus | Red Knot | LC | 2014 | |
| Aves | Clangula hyemalis | Long-tailed Duck | VU | 2014 | |
| Aves | Melanitta fusca | Velvet Scoter | EN | 2014 | |
| Aves | Calidris maritima | Purple Sandpiper | LC | 2014 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Balsfjord. 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 14, 2025.