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close| Location | France, Auvergne |
| Central coordinates | 3o 36.00' East 46o 36.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 22,000 ha |
| Altitude | 245 - 300m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding and wintering waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (passage, wintering); Haliaeetus albicilla (passage, wintering); Aquila clanga (wintering); Acrocephalus paludicola (passage).
Site description The area includes broadleaved forests, meadows, hedgerows, bocages, ponds, rivers and marshes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 1991 | 10-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | breeding | 1991 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus | breeding | 1991 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 1991 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1991 | 1-5 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1991 | 100-10,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | breeding | 1991 | 20-50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 1991 | 10-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1991 | 100-500 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | breeding | 1991 | 100-500 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETANGS DE SOLOGNE BOURBONNAISE (dont l'Etang de Guichardeau) - FR8301014 | Habitats Directive | 234 | protected area overlaps with site | 114 | |
| Sologne bourbonnaise - FR8312007 | Birds Directive | 22,274 | is identical to site | 22,000 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland | 36% |
| Shrubland | Heathland | 5% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | 6% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land; Urban parks and gardens | 49% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 55% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 5% |
| forestry | 30% |
| hunting | 60% |
| tourism/recreation | 6% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 6% |
| not utilised | 5% |
Management considerations The major reported threats include agricultural pollution (pesticides and fertilizers) and disturbance caused by hunting and fishing.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Sologne Bourbonnaise. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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