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Black Cart
| Location | United Kingdom, Scotland |
| Central coordinates | 4o 26.43' West 55o 52.70' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B3, C2, C6 |
| Area | 56 ha |
| Altitude | 3 - 29m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2007 |
Royal Society for the Protection of Birds
Site description A small site situated along the Black Cart River in Renfrewshire. The IBA is important for wintering Cygnus cygnus.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whooper Swan Cygnus cygnus | winter | 2001-2006 | 158 individuals | good | B1i, B3, C2, C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Black Cart | Birds Directive | 56 | is identical to site | 56 |
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| Black Cart | Site of Special Scientific Interest | 56 | is identical to site | 56 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | Humid grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 95% |
| water management | 5% |
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Black Cart. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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