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close| Location | France, Aquitaine |
| Central coordinates | 1o 10.00' West 43o 4.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 6,450 ha |
| Altitude | 400 - 1,345m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding raptors, including Gypaetus barbatus.
Site description A mountain area with deciduous and conifer forests, cliffs and rocky slopes, meadows, cultivated fields, peatbogs and rivers.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | breeding | 1991 | 3 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | 1991 | 3 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Endangered |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORET D'IRATY - FR7200753 | Habitats Directive | 2,500 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Haute Cize : Pic d'Herrozate et forêt d'Orion - FR7212015 | Birds Directive | 6,388 | protected area contained by site | 6,388 | |
| Haute Soule : Forêt d'Iraty, Orgambidexka et Pic des Escaliers. - FR7212005 | Birds Directive | 5,583 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| LA NIVE - FR7200786 | Habitats Directive | 11,010 | protected area overlaps with site | 466 | |
| MONTAGNES DE SAINT-JEAN-PIED-DE-PORT - FR7200754 | Habitats Directive | 12,567 | protected area overlaps with site | 5,943 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Raised bogs; Rivers and streams | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations High hunting and fishing pressure, and the development of recreation and sporting activities, such as off-road driving, are the main threats.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Haute Cize : Pic d'Errozate et Forêt d'Orion. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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