Streymoy (85)
Faroe Islands (to Denmark), Europe
Biodiversity elements triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List category | Year | KBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Fulmarus glacialis | Northern Fulmar | LR/lc | 2000 | D1a |
| Aves | Fratercula arctica | Atlantic Puffin | LR/lc | 2000 | A1b, A1d, D1a |
| Aves | Hydrobates pelagicus | European Storm-petrel | LR/lc | 2000 | D1a |
Other species not triggering KBA criteria
| Taxonomic group | Scientific name | Common name | IUCN Red List Category | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aves | Catharacta skua | Great Skua | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Cepphus grylle | Black Guillemot | LR/lc | 2000 | |
| Aves | Phalacrocorax aristotelis | European Shag | LR/lc | 2000 | |
Recommended citation
Key Biodiversity Areas Partnership (2025) Key Biodiversity Areas factsheet: Streymoy. 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 17, 2025.