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close| Location | France, Languedoc-Roussillon |
| Central coordinates | 2o 36.00' East 43o 1.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1iv, B2, C5, C6 |
| Area | 74,750 ha |
| Altitude | 89 - 1,230m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is a migratory bottleneck, where more than 3,000 raptors regularly pass (including Pernis apivorus 3,000; Milvus migrans 2,000). Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Tetrax tetrax (breeding).
Site description The IBA includes maquis, garrigue, forest and cliffs.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | breeding | 1991 | 5-10 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | breeding | 1997 | 10-30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | breeding | 1997 | 20-50 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | breeding | 1998 | 30-50 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1997 | 50-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1997 | 100-200 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Dartford Warbler Sylvia undata | breeding | 1997 | 100-200 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basses Corbières - FR9110111 | Birds Directive | 29,380 | protected area overlaps with site | 8,378 | |
| CORBIERES OCCIDENTALES - FR9112027 | Birds Directive | 22,965 | protected area overlaps with site | 11,630 | |
| CORBIERES ORIENTALES - FR9112008 | Birds Directive | 25,429 | protected area overlaps with site | 10,043 | |
| FR225 | Hunting Reserve | 0 | protected area contained by site | 0 | |
| HAUTES CORBIERES - FR9112028 | Birds Directive | 28,398 | protected area overlaps with site | 10,052 | |
| VALLEE DE L'ORBIEU - FR9101489 | Habitats Directive | 17,390 | protected area overlaps with site | 10,049 | |
| VALLEE DU TORGAN - FR9101458 | Habitats Directive | 1,009 | protected area overlaps with site | 360 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland; Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Raised bogs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land | - |
| Caves | Caves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The abandonment of grazing, and recreation activities are threats.
Protection status National Low International NonePart of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Hautes Corbières. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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