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close| Location | France, Aquitaine |
| Central coordinates | 0o 23.00' West 44o 15.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iv, B1i, B1iv, C2, C5, C6 |
| Area | 12,200 ha |
| Altitude | 103 - 126m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This is an important site for passage and wintering Grus grus and breeding raptors. The site is a major migratory bottleneck, where more than 20,000 Grus grus regularly pass.
Site description The site consists of heathland and grassland, arable land and woodland.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | breeding | 1990 | 1-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | winter | 1990 | 500-2,200 individuals | - | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1990 | 20,000-30,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Dartford Warbler Sylvia undata | breeding | 1990 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Near Threatened |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | passage | 1990 | 20,000-30,000 individuals | - | A4iv, B1iv, C5 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHAMP DE TIR DE CAPTIEUX - FR7200723 | Habitats Directive | 9,284 | protected area contained by site | 9,284 | |
| Champ de tir du Poteau - FR7210078 | Birds Directive | 12,277 | protected area contained by site | 11,217 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland; Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| other | - |
| military | - |
Management considerations The site is seriously threatened by drainage and the construction of access roads.
Protection status National None International Partial10,200 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Champ de tir du Poteau, 10,200 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Champ de Tir du Poteau. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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