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close| Location | France, Auvergne |
| Central coordinates | 3o 4.00' East 45o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B1iv, C2, C6 |
| Area | 2,600 ha |
| Altitude | 480 - 990m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for migratory species. The site is a migratory bottleneck, where more than 3,000 raptors regularly pass (including Pernis apivorus 2,000; Milvus migrans 3,000; Milvus milvus 2,000).
Site description The site has broadleaved and coniferous forests, meadows, heathlands and cliffs.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1991 | 50-750 individuals | - | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | passage | 1991 | 7,000 individuals | - | B1iv |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pays des Couzes - FR8312011 | Birds Directive | 51,853 | protected area contains site | 2,600 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 40% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | 20% |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland; Mesophile grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 15% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | 23% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 20% |
| forestry | 10% |
| hunting | 95% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Montagne de la Serre. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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