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close| Location | France, Aquitaine |
| Central coordinates | 1o 23.00' West 43o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, A4iv, B1i, B1iv, C2, C5 |
| Area | 14,500 ha |
| Altitude | 1,000 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is a major migratory bottleneck, where more than 20,000 raptors and 3,000 cranes regularly pass (including Pernis apivorus 10,000; Milvus migrans 5,000; Milvus milvus 2,500; Grus grus 15,000).
Site description The site has deciduous forests, heathland, meadows, scree, cliffs, hedgerows and rivers.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1991 | 1,000-15,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | passage | 1991 | 18,500-32,500 individuals | - | A4iv, B1iv, C5 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LA NIVE - FR7200786 | Habitats Directive | 11,010 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,636 | |
| MASSIF DU BAYGOURA - FR7200758 | Habitats Directive | 3,475 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| MASSIF DU MONDARRAIN ET DE L'ARTZAMENDI - FR7200759 | Habitats Directive | 5,269 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,131 | |
| MONTAGNES DES ALDUDES - FR7200756 | Habitats Directive | 17,440 | protected area overlaps with site | 10,328 | |
| Vallée de la Nive des Aldudes, Col de Lindux - FR7212012 | Birds Directive | 14,800 | protected area contains site | 14,500 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations There is high hunting pressure on all migratory birds, irrespective of their conservation status.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée de la Nive des Aldudes-Col de Lindux. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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