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close| Location | France, Auvergne |
| Central coordinates | 2o 54.00' East 44o 54.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3, C6 |
| Area | 21,500 ha |
| Altitude | 235 - 960m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This site is important for breeding raptors.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | breeding | 1991 | 3-4 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 1991 | 30-40 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | breeding | 1991 | 40-50 breeding pairs | - | B3, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1991 | 100 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | breeding | 1991 | 13-15 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus | breeding | 1991 | 7-12 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1991 | 15-20 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1991 | 50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gorges de la Truyère - FR7312013 | Birds Directive | 16,681 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,649 | |
| Gorges de la Truyère - FR8312010 | Birds Directive | 21,602 | protected area overlaps with site | 16,279 | |
| Haute vallée du Lot entre Espalion et Saint-Laurent-d'Olt et gorges de la Truyère, basse vallée du Lot et le Goul - FR7300874 | Habitats Directive | 5,597 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Planèze de Saint Flour - FR8312005 | Birds Directive | 25,242 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| RIVIERES A ECREVISSES A PATTES BLANCHES - FR8301096 | Habitats Directive | 1,164 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | 67% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| other | - |
Management considerations The site is threatened by forestry exploitation and the replacement of natural woodland with exotic species. There is also heavy hunting pressure and disturbance from wind-surfing and sailing.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Gorges de la Truyère. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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