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close| Location | France, Corse |
| Central coordinates | 8o 58.00' East 42o 34.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3, C2, C6 |
| Area | 9,500 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 1,680m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This site is important for breeding raptors and species associated with Mediterranean habitats.
Site description A large area of sclerophyllous scrub and Mediterranean woodland lying between the sea and mountains in northern Corsica.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | breeding | 1991 | 25 breeding pairs | - | B3 | Near Threatened |
| Common Scops-owl Otus scops | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| European Bee-eater Merops apiaster | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Wryneck Jynx torquilla | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Woodchat Shrike Lanius senator | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | breeding | 1991 | 50-250 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Dartford Warbler Sylvia undata | breeding | 1991 | 100-500 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Near Threatened |
| Marmora's Warbler Sylvia sarda | breeding | 1991 | 250-750 breeding pairs | - | B3, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Blue Rock-thrush Monticola solitarius | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| anciennes galeries de mines de lozari/Belgodere(site à chauves-souris) - FR9402011 | Habitats Directive | 13 | protected area contained by site | 13 | |
| Vallée du Regino - FR9412007 | Birds Directive | 3,713 | protected area contained by site | 3,713 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved evergreen woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Tidal rivers and enclosed tidal waters; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Caves | Caves | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | - |
| Coastline | Sand dunes & beaches; Shingle & stony beaches | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 100% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
Management considerations Abandonment of land management and anthropogenic fires threaten the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée du Régino. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 21/05/2013
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