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close| Location | France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Central coordinates | 5o 51.00' East 43o 54.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A4i, B1i, B2, C3, C6 |
| Area | 11,300 ha |
| Altitude | 236 - 430m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The site is important for breeding and wintering waterbirds. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Tetrax tetrax (1-10 breeding pairs).
Site description The site consists of ponds, reedbeds (Phragmites), riverine vegetation and cliffs.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black-crowned Night-heron Nycticorax nycticorax | breeding | 1991 | 30-60 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | winter | 1991 | 500-1,000 individuals | - | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Yellow-legged Gull Larus michahellis | winter | 1991 | 1,000-10,000 individuals | - | A4i, B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Calandra Lark Melanocorypha calandra | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L'ASSE - FR9301533 | Habitats Directive | 21,890 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| LA DURANCE - FR9301589 | Habitats Directive | 15,954 | protected area overlaps with site | 6,118 | |
| La Durance - FR9312003 | Birds Directive | 20,008 | protected area overlaps with site | 10,052 | |
| Massif du Petit Luberon - FR9310075 | Birds Directive | 17,049 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| MONTAGNE SAINTE VICTOIRE - FORET DE PEYROLLES - MONTAGNE DES UBACS - MONTAGNE D'ARTIGUES - FR9301605 | Habitats Directive | 29,336 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved evergreen woodland | - |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations Cultivation and irrigation of the dry steppes, gravel extraction and hunting (including illegal hunting) are the main threats to the site.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Moyenne Vallée de la Durance. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/05/2013
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