Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | breeding | 1991 | 40-50 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | breeding | 1991 | 100-500 breeding pairs | B3, C2, C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2000) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | FRN035 | Biological Reserve | 32 |
| 1989 | Cîteaux | Réserve biologique | <1 |
| 1989 | Cîteaux | Réserve biologique | <1 |
| 2006 | Forêt de Citeaux et environs | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 93 |
| 2007 | Forêt de Cîteaux et environs | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 93 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | 95 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| agriculture | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Forêt de Citeaux et environs (France). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/forêt-de-citeaux-et-environs-iba-france on 23/11/2024.