Søndre Isortoq (62)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Søndre Isortoq
Central coordinates: Latitude: 65.4167, Longitude: -52.1667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 200
Area of KBA (km2): 23.46528
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Sea cliffs.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: The site holds large numbers of breeding seabirds, including Rissa tridactyla (10,610 pairs, 1990) and Uria lomvia (2,200 individuals, 1988).
Habitats
Land use: hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: With the exception of local disturbance caused by hunting, no serious threats are known at the site.