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close| Location | France, Limousin |
| Central coordinates | 2o 18.00' East 46o 10.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B1iv, C2, C6 |
| Area | 1,800 ha |
| Altitude | 378 - 380m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This wetland area is important for breeding waterbirds and passage storks, raptors and cranes. The site is a migratory bottleneck, where more than 3,000 Grus grus regularly pass.
Site description Lakes, marshes, and wet meadows, surrounded by woodland, hedges and cultivated land, and plains. Human activities include agriculture, stock-raising, fishing and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | breeding | 1989 | 30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Crane Grus grus | passage | 1989 | 1,000-10,000 individuals | - | B1i, C2 | Least Concern |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | passage | 1989 | 3,000 individuals | - | B1iv |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BASSIN DE GOUZON - FR7401124 | Habitats Directive | 740 | protected area contained by site | 740 | |
| ETANG DES LANDES - FR7412002 | Birds Directive | 740 | protected area contained by site | 740 | |
| Réserve Naturelle de l'étang des Landes | Nature Reserve | 166 | protected area contained by site | 166 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Mixed woodland | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Inadequate management is the main threat. Late spring fishing resulted in the failure of breeding waterbirds in 1999.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Etang des Landes. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 18/06/2013
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