Breidafjördur (509)
Iceland, Europe
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Larus hyperboreus | Glaucous Gull | LC | 2015 | D1a |
| Aves | Calidris canutus | Red Knot | NT | 2015 | B1, D1a |
| Aves | Branta bernicla | Brent Goose | LC | 2015 | D1a |
| Aves | Larus marinus | Great Black-backed Gull | LC | 2015 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Phalacrocorax carbo | Great Cormorant | LC | 2015 | |
| Aves | Phalacrocorax aristotelis | European Shag | LC | 2015 | |
| Aves | Rissa tridactyla | Black-legged Kittiwake | LC | 2015 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Breidafjördur. 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 16, 2025.