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close| Location | France, Bourgogne |
| Central coordinates | 5o 6.00' East 47o 4.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B3, C2, C6 |
| Area | 13,100 ha |
| Altitude | 220 - 230m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Six species of woodpecker breed.
Site description The site includes deciduous forest, meadows, marshes, and ponds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Harrier Circus cyaneus | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 1991 | 100-500 breeding pairs | - | B3, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | breeding | 1991 | 40-50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Forêt de Cîteaux et environs - FR2601013 | Habitats Directive | 13,284 | protected area overlaps with site | 12,135 | |
| Forêt de Citeaux et environs - FR2612007 | Birds Directive | 13,284 | protected area overlaps with site | 12,135 | |
| FRN035 | Biological Reserve | 4,200 | protected area contained by site | 4,200 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 95% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| agriculture | - |
Management considerations No serious threats are known at this site. It is well protected.
Protection status National Partial International None4,200 ha of IBA covered by Biological State Reserve (4,200 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Forêt de Citeaux et environs. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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