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close| Location | France, Corse |
| Central coordinates | 9o 28.00' East 42o 3.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, C3 |
| Area | 5,200 ha |
| Altitude | 3 - 30m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for wintering waterbirds.
Site description A shallow brackish lagoon and marshes surrounded by arable land and sclerophyllous scrub.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | winter | 1997 | 400-1,830 individuals | - | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basse vallée du Tavignano - FR9400602 | Habitats Directive | 770 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Casabianda | Rserve de chasse approuv | 1,760 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,300 |
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| Grand herbier de la côte orientale - FR9402014 | Habitats Directive | 43,079 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| MARAIS DEL SALE, ZONES HUMIDES PERIPHERIQUES ET FORET LITTORALE DE PINIA - FR9400580 | Habitats Directive | 691 | protected area contained by site | 691 | |
| Urbino - FR9410098 | Birds Directive | 2,377 | protected area contained by site | 2,377 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Salt marshes; Standing brackish and salt water; Tidal rivers and enclosed tidal waters | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
| Coastline | Sand dunes & beaches | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 25% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 50% |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations Water pollution due to fisheries, and hunting are threats.
Protection status National Partial International Partial1,300 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (Casabianda, 1,760 ha). 2,300 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Urbino, 2,300 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Etang d'Urbino et zones humides périphériques. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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