Carey islands (78)
Greenland (to Denmark), Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Kitsissut
Central coordinates: Latitude: 76.7167, Longitude: -73.0667
System: marine, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 0 to 230
Area of KBA (km2): 435.53662
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Islands with associated 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: Also holds breeding Larus hyperboreus, Alca torda, Cepphus grylle (230 individuals) and Fratercula arctica (60 individuals) (1987 data).
Habitats
Land use: not utilised (100%)
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at the site.