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close| Location | France, Corse |
| Central coordinates | 9o 28.00' East 42o 36.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4iii, B1i, C3, C4 |
| Area | 1,980 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 3m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site holds 20,000 or more waterbirds in winter, on a regular basis (including Aythya ferina 4,800; Aythya fuligula 4,500; Fulica atra 9,000 individuals). Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (1-10 wintering individuals); Larus audouinii (1-10 passage individuals).
Site description A shallow, brackish lagoon with aquatic vegetation, reedbeds (Phragmites) and riparian woodlands.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | passage | 1997 | 500-1,500 individuals | - | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | winter | 1997 | 20,000 individuals | unknown | A4iii, C4 |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Etang de Biguglia | Corsican Nature Reserve | 1,790 | protected area contained by site | 1,800 |
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| Etang de Biguglia | Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar) | 2,000 | protected area contains site | 1,980 |
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| ETANG DE BIGUGLIA - FR9400571 | Habitats Directive | 1,978 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,799 | |
| Etang de Biguglia - FR9410101 | Birds Directive | 1,808 | protected area contained by site | 1,808 | |
| Grand herbier de la côte orientale - FR9402014 | Habitats Directive | 43,079 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Shingle or stony beaches | - |
| Coastline | Lagoons; Salt marshes; Sand dunes & beaches | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
Management considerations Industrial and agricultural pollution, originating outside the site, are the main threats. Also there is considerable hunting pressure, including illegal hunting in the vicinity. A reintroduction project for Oxyura leucocephala is being carried out under a LIFE contract.
Protection status National High International High1,800 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Etang de Biguglia, 1,800 ha). 1,790 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Etang de Biguglia, 1,790 ha). 1,980 ha of IBA covered by Ramsar Site (1,980 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Etang de Biguglia. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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