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close| Location | France, Aquitaine |
| Central coordinates | 0o 52.00' West 44o 1.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, C2, C6 |
| Area | 2,430 ha |
| Altitude | 7 - 106m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding raptors and wintering Grus grus. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (passage).
Site description Lakes, Pinus forests, acid bogs, meadows, abandoned fields and industrial areas all occur in the site. The main human activity was mining, abandoned in 1995.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | winter | 1997 | 14,493 individuals | - | A4i, B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FRN030 | Hunting Reserve | 2,430 | protected area contained by site | 2,430 | |
| RESEAU HYDROGRAPHIQUE DES AFFLUENTS DE LA MIDOUZE - FR7200722 | Habitats Directive | 4,914 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Site d'Arjuzanx - FR7212001 | Birds Directive | 2,128 | protected area contained by site | 2,128 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | 10% |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Standing freshwater | 37% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Other urban and industrial areas; Ruderal land | 52% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations A new threat is the development of recreation activities around the hunting reserve.
Protection status National High International None2,430 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (2,430 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Arjuzanx. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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