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close| Location | France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Central coordinates | 4o 54.00' East 43o 44.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, B3, C6 |
| Area | 21,800 ha |
| Altitude | 30 - 481m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information This area is important for breeding raptors and Mediterranean avifauna. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Tetrax tetrax (1-10 breeding pairs).
Site description Mediterranean mountains, cliffs, and hills with maquis, woodlands and arable fields.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Egyptian Vulture Neophron percnopterus | breeding | 1991 | 5 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Endangered |
| Bonelli's Eagle Aquila fasciatus | breeding | 1996 | 2 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Common Scops-owl Otus scops | breeding | 1991 | 10-15 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | breeding | 1991 | 45 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1991 | 100 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | breeding | 1991 | 100-200 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Subalpine Warbler Sylvia cantillans | breeding | 1991 | 1,000 breeding pairs | - | B3 | Least Concern |
| Dartford Warbler Sylvia undata | breeding | 1991 | 1,000 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Near Threatened |
| Blue Rock-thrush Monticola solitarius | breeding | 1991 | 10-15 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crau - FR9310064 | Birds Directive | 39,333 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| LES ALPILLES - FR9301594 | Habitats Directive | 17,232 | protected area contained by site | 17,232 | |
| Les Alpilles - FR9312013 | Birds Directive | 27,006 | protected area contains site | 21,800 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | - |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves | - |
| Caves | Caves | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 20% |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | 100% |
| tourism/recreation | 70% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 40% |
Management considerations The site is threatened by urban development and forestry operations. The construction of new roads and tracks, which will lead to increased disturbance from tourism and hiking, are additional threats.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Chaîne des Alpilles. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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