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East Devon Heaths
| Location | United Kingdom, South West |
| Central coordinates | 3o 21.90' West 50o 40.18' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 1,409 ha |
| Altitude | 61 - 176m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description These areas form the largest blocks of lowland heath in Devon. The site supports a range of breeding heathland birds.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 2006 | 82 males only | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Dartford Warbler Sylvia undata | resident | 2006 | 83 males only | good | C6 | Near Threatened |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aylesbeare Common | RSPB Reserve | 242 | protected area contained by site | 242 | |
| East Devon | Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty | 26,800 | protected area overlaps with site | 1,398 |
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| East Devon Heaths | Birds Directive | 1,120 | protected area contained by site | 1,120 |
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| East Devon Pebblebed Heaths | Site of Special Scientific Interest | 1,135 | protected area contained by site | 1,130 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland; Scrub | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs | - |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: East Devon Heaths. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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