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close| Location | France, Lorraine |
| Central coordinates | 5o 38.00' East 49o 24.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B3, C2, C6 |
| Area | 16,900 ha |
| Altitude | 205 - 396m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This site is important for species breeding in forest and agricultural habitats.
Site description The site includes cereal fields, woodlots, deciduous woodlands, rivers, bocage and abandoned fields.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B3, C6 | Least Concern |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | breeding | 1991 | 27 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1991 | 4,000 individuals | - | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| Black woodpecker Dryocopus martius | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FORETS ET ZONES HUMIDES DU PAYS DE SPINCOURT - FR4112001 | Birds Directive | 12,678 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,874 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 10% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | 87% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 90% |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | 10% |
| hunting | 75% |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The ploughing of meadows is the main threat.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Val de Chiers et environs de Spincourt. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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