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close| Location | Austria, Kärnten |
| Central coordinates | 13o 43.00' East 46o 40.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B2, C6 |
| Area | 8,776 ha |
| Altitude | 500 - 2,167m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2009 |
Ornithological information An important area for montane forest species and cliff-breeding birds.
Site description A mountainous area underlain by limestone. Conifer forest occupies most of the site with a small area of mixed forest and a small area of alpine pasture on the treeline. The area is used for winter sports, forestry and hunting.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | breeding | 2002-2005 | 30-40 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | resident | 1997-2005 | 30 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villacher Alpe (Dobratsch) | Nature Reserve | 2,332 | protected area contained by site | 1,902 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 75% |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | 5% |
| Rocky areas | 15% | |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 10% |
| forestry | 75% |
| not utilised | 15% |
Management considerations The major threat is disturbance from winter sports.
Protection status National Partial International None1,902 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Villacher Alpe (Dobratsch), 1,902 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Villacher Alpe-Dobratsch. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 19/06/2013
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