Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2000
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Crane Grus grus | LC | passage | 1991 | 50-750 individuals | B1i, C2 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding | 1991 | 10-100 breeding pairs | C6 |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | n/a | passage | 1991 | 7,000 individuals | B1iv, C5 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
Protection status:
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volcans d'Auvergne | Parc naturel régional | 388,953 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Pays des Couzes | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 51,756 | protected area contains site | 2,600 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Native coniferous woodland, Mixed woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland, Dry siliceous grassland, Mesophile grasslands | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes, Arable land, Perennial crops, orchards and groves, Ruderal land | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2020) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Montagne de la Serre. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 27/09/2020.
