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close| Location | France, Centre |
| Central coordinates | 2o 20.00' East 47o 54.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 40,400 ha |
| Altitude | 146 m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding raptors, and is the only regular breeding site in continental France for Pandion haliaetus. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Haliaeetus albicilla (wintering).
Site description An area of mixed and coniferous forests, ponds, heathland and streams.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Osprey Pandion haliaetus | breeding | 1996 | 5 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | breeding | 1991 | 10 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Dendrocopos medius | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORET D'ORLEANS - FR2410018 | Birds Directive | 32,177 | protected area contained by site | 32,177 | |
| FORET D'ORLEANS ET PERIPHERIE - FR2400524 | Habitats Directive | 2,445 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,093 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| forestry | 100% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The main threats are recreation and forest management activities, which extend into the breeding season, causing disturbance. However, the forests are managed to protect Pandion haliaetus nests.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Forêt d'Orléans: massifs d'Ingrannes et de Lorris. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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