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close| Location | France, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur |
| Central coordinates | 6o 0.00' East 44o 22.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 1,650 ha |
| Altitude | 480 - 615m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Gallinago media (1-10 passage individuals).
Site description A river with associated riverine vegetation, cliffs, rocky slopes, garrigue, meadows and arable land.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1991 | 10-20 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Little Crake Porzana parva | passage | 1991 | 1-10 individuals | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 1991 | 50-250 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | breeding | 1991 | 50-250 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Wood Lark Lullula arborea | breeding | 1991 | 50-250 breeding pairs | - | C6 | Least Concern |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | breeding | 1991 | 50-250 breeding pairs | - | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FR263 | Hunting Reserve | 124 | protected area contained by site | 124 | |
| LA DURANCE - FR9301589 | Habitats Directive | 15,954 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,471 | |
| La Durance - FR9312003 | Birds Directive | 20,008 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,471 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 30% |
| Shrubland | Heathland; Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 15% |
| Grassland | Mesophile grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 18% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation | 7% |
| Coastline | Inland cliffs | 40% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 10% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Management considerations The main threat is the planned construction of a highway within the IBA. Other reported threats are the dumping of rubbish and the erection of powerlines.
Protection status National Partial International None124 ha of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (124 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée de la Durance : de Tallard à Sisteron. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 23/05/2013
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