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close| Location | France, Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Central coordinates | 3o 4.00' East 43o 18.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C2, C6 |
| Area | 1,360 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 3m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is particularly important for species found in reedbeds (Phragmites).
Site description A lake and marshes with aquatic vegetation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bittern Botaurus stellaris | breeding | 1997 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1997 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | breeding | 1990 | 150 breeding pairs | - | B2, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida | breeding | 1997 | 20-30 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Moustached Warbler Acrocephalus melanopogon | breeding | 1997 | 40-250 breeding pairs | - | C2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ETANG DE CAPESTANG - FR9112016 | Birds Directive | 1,374 | is identical to site | 1,360 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Illegal night hunting using decoys, water-level management and industrial and urban pollution, all threaten the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Etang de Capestang. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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