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close| Location | France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Central coordinates | 5o 21.00' East 43o 14.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 2,350 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 191m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information The cliffs of the small islands are breeding sites for several pelagic species.
Site description An archipelago of islands, covered in maquis, with rocky coastlines and cliffs.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cory's Shearwater Calonectris diomedea | breeding | 1991 | 265-325 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| European Storm-petrel Hydrobates pelagicus | breeding | 1991 | 10-30 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Blue Rock-thrush Monticola solitarius | breeding | 1991 | 10 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archipel de Riou | Land Acquired by Littoral and Lakeside Conservatory | 158 | protected area contained by site | 158 |
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| CALANQUES ET ILES MARSEILLAISES - CAP CANAILLE ET MASSIF DU GRAND CAUNET - FR9301602 | Habitats Directive | 50,127 | protected area contains site | 2,350 | |
| Iles Marseillaises - Cassidaigne - FR9312007 | Birds Directive | 39,246 | protected area contains site | 2,350 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 100% |
| Sea | Open Sea | - |
| Coastline | Rock stacks and islets; Sea cliffs and rocky shores | 100% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations There is planned urban development and stray domestic pets are endangering the breeding species.
Protection status National None International None
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Iles Marseillaises: Maire, Jarron, Jarre, Riou, Calseraigne, Congloue et Pomègues. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 25/05/2013
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