Alftanes-Akrar (506)
Iceland, Europe
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Calidris canutus | Red Knot | LR/lc | 2000 |  |
| Aves | Calidris maritima | Purple Sandpiper | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Cygnus cygnus | Whooper Swan | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Branta bernicla | Brent Goose | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Fratercula arctica | Atlantic Puffin | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Arenaria interpres | Ruddy Turnstone | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Gavia stellata | Red-throated Loon | LR/lc | 2000 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Alftanes-Akrar. 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 23, 2025.