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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | breeding | 1991 | 1-10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | n/a | passage | 1991 | 50,600 individuals | A4iv, B1iv, C5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1995 | Montagnes du Pic des Escaliers | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 38 |
| 1995 | Forêt d'Iraty | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 40 |
| 1995 | Montagnes de la Haute Soule | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 11 |
| 1995 | Montagnes de Saint-Jean-Pied-de-Port | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 6 |
| 1995 | La Nive | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 3 |
| 2002 | Haute Soule : forêt d'Iraty; Orgambidexka et Pic des Escaliers | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Mixed woodland | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders, Inland cliffs | - |
| Shrubland | Heathland | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 80 |
| agriculture | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Haute Soule : Forêt d'Irraty, Organbidexka et Pic des Escaliers (France). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/haute-soule-:-forêt-dirraty-organbidexka-et-pic-des-escaliers-iba-france on 28/11/2024.