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Zones rupestres du Tarasconnais et massif d'Aston
| Location | France, Midi-Pyrénées |
| Central coordinates | 1o 41.00' East 42o 44.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 23,300 ha |
| Altitude | 550 - 2,730m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ligue Pour La Protection des Oiseaux
Ornithological information The site is important for montane birds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Lammergeier Gypaetus barbatus | breeding | 1991 | 1 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| water management | - |
| other | - |
Management considerations The construction of an access road for tourists and the development of a ski-station threaten the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Zones rupestres du Tarasconnais et massif d'Aston. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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