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close| Location | France, Bretagne |
| Central coordinates | 4o 38.00' West 48o 16.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B3, C6 |
| Area | 1,200 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 10m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding seabirds.
Site description An area of coastal cliffs, open sea and rocky islets.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Storm-petrel Hydrobates pelagicus | breeding | 1991 | 30-50 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| European Shag Phalacrocorax aristotelis | breeding | 1991 | 410 breeding pairs | - | B3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camaret - FR5312004 | Birds Directive | 1,274 | protected area contains site | 1,200 | |
| COTES DE CROZON - FR5302006 | Habitats Directive | 10,212 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,121 | |
| Presqu'île de Crozon | Hunting Reserve | 1,200 | protected area contained by site | 1,200 | |
| Presqu'île de Crozon-Ilots des Tas de Pois et le T | Private Reserve | 3 | protected area contained by site | 3 | |
| PRESQU'ILE DE CROZON - FR5300019 | Habitats Directive | 4,423 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Sea | Open Sea | - |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sea cliffs and rocky shores | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Marine pollution (`Other' threats) from oil tankers is a significant threat.
Protection status National High International None1,200 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (Presqu'île de Crozon, 1,200 ha). 3 ha of IBA covered by Private Reserve (Presqu'île de Crozon, Ilots des Tas de Pois et Rochers du Toulinguet, 3 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Presqu'île de Crozon, Tas de Pois et Rochers du Toulinguet. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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