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Chaîne des Alpilles


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
Mediterranean mountains, cliffs, and hills with maquis, woodlands and arable fields.



Key biodiversity
This area is important for breeding raptors and Mediterranean avifauna. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Tetrax tetrax (1-10 breeding pairs).



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The site is threatened by urban development and forestry operations. The construction of new roads and tracks, which will lead to increased disturbance from tourism and hiking, are additional threats.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Chaîne des Alpilles (France). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/chaîne-des-alpilles-iba-france on 23/11/2024.