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 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Le Saison (cours d'eau) | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 3 |
| 1995 | Montagnes de la Haute Soule | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 100 |
| 2004 | Haute Soule: massif forestier; gorges d'Holzarté et d'Olhadubi | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| 2012 | Site de reproduction du gypaète barbu d'Holzarte - Commune de Larrau | Arrêté de protection de biotope | 10 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | Caves | - |
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders, Inland cliffs | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Haute Soule : Massif Forestier, Gorges d'Holzarte et d'Olhadubi (France). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/haute-soule-:-massif-forestier-gorges-dholzarte-et-dolhadubi-iba-france on 28/11/2024.