Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2000 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (1991) | 10 pairs | C6 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land |
| Forest | - | Broadleaved deciduous woodland |
| Grassland | - | Mesophile grasslands |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Etang et Forêt de Villefermoy (France). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/etang-et-forêt-de-villefermoy-iba-france on 28/12/2024.