How many species of birds are there in Greenland?

Fifty six species of birds are there in Greenland.

It is a classic example for the patters of biodiversity - biodiversity decreases as one moves away from the equator towards the poles. Colombia located near the equator has nearly 1,400 species of birds while New York at 41° N has 105 species and Greenland at 71° N only 56 species.