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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | breeding (1991) | 8–12 pairs | C6 |
| Common Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | LC | breeding (1991) | 6–15 pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (1991) | 20–30 pairs | C6 |
| Booted Eagle Hieraaetus pennatus | LC | breeding (1991) | 1–3 pairs | B2, C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | breeding (1991) | 12–15 pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | breeding (1991) | 6–10 pairs | C6 |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | breeding (1991) | 6–10 pairs | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding (1991) | 12–15 pairs | C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding (1991) | 8–15 pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | breeding (1991) | 4–15 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | breeding (1991) | 10–15 pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding (1991) | 15–30 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Etangs de Belval-en-Argonne | Terrain acquis par un conservatoire d'espaces naturels (IV) | <1 |
| - | Boisement compensatoire de l'Ante | Terrain acquis par un conservatoire d'espaces naturels (IV) | <1 |
| - | Boisement compensatoire du Thabas | Terrain acquis par un conservatoire d'espaces naturels (IV) | <1 |
| - | Mares du Hardillon | Terrain acquis par un conservatoire d'espaces naturels (IV) | <1 |
| - | Etangs de Champagne humide: CA02+CA05 | Ramsar Site, Wetland of International Importance (-) | 100 |
| 1996 | Partie amont du Ruisseau de la Biesme | Arrêté de protection de biotope (IV) | <1 |
| 2009 | Etangs de Belval | Arrêté de protection de biotope (IV) | <1 |
| 2012 | Étangs de Belval-en-Argonne | Réserve naturelle régionale (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 46 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 44 | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves |
| Wetlands (inland) | 5 | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Water fringe vegetation |
| Grassland | - | Humid grasslands |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 95 |
| forestry | 48 |
| agriculture | 42 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 4 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Etangs d'Argonne (France). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/etangs-dargonne-iba-france on 22/12/2024.