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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | 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 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| 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 (2025) 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 09/01/2025.