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Site description (2000 baseline):
Site location and context
The site includes deciduous montane forests, heathlands, peatbogs, scree and rocky slopes.
The site is important for montane and Mediterranean species, including
Aquila chrysaetos,
Circaetus gallicus, Circus cyaneus, Circus pygargus, Sylvia undata, Emberiza hortulana, Caprimulgus europaeus and
Lanius collurio.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
High numbers of tourists, the abandonment of cattle-grazing and intensified forest management are threatening the site.
National Partial
International NonePart of IBA covered by Biological State Reserve. Part of IBA covered by Hunting Reserve (le Caroux).
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Montagnes de Marcou, de l'Espinouse et du Caroux (France). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/montagnes-de-marcou-de-lespinouse-et-du-caroux-iba-france on 24/12/2024.
