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 ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia | LC | breeding (1991) | 100–200 pairs | C6 |
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | breeding (1991) | 10–15 pairs | C6 |
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1991) | 10 pairs | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | breeding (1991) | 5–10 pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (1991) | 80 pairs | B3, C6 |
| Hen Harrier Circus cyaneus | LC | breeding (1991) | 10 pairs | C6 |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | breeding (1991) | 20 pairs | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding (1991) | 10 pairs | C6 |
| Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis | LC | breeding (1991) | 50 pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | breeding (1991) | 20 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | breeding (1991) | 20–50 pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (1991) | 100–200 pairs | C6 |
| Woodlark Lullula arborea | LC | breeding (1991) | 10–30 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | Etang de Berulle et Riezes des Potées | Réserve biologique (IV) | <1 |
| 1982 | Source du Ruisseau de l'Ours et Marais des Hauts Buttés | Réserve biologique (IV) | <1 |
| 1983 | Marais des Hauts Buttés | Arrêté de protection de biotope (IV) | <1 |
| 1987 | Rièze de la croix Sainte-Anne | Arrêté de protection de biotope (IV) | <1 |
| 1987 | Marais de la Louvière | Arrêté de protection de biotope (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Rochers du petit Chooz | Arrêté de protection de biotope (IV) | <1 |
| 1990 | Roche à Wagne | Arrêté de protection de biotope (IV) | <1 |
| 1991 | Vireux-Molhain | Réserve naturelle nationale (III) | <1 |
| 1992 | Marais de Gué d'Hossus | Réserve biologique (IV) | <1 |
| 1999 | Pointe de Givet | Réserve naturelle nationale (III) | <1 |
| 1999 | Pointe de Givet | Nature Reserve (-) | <1 |
| 2011 | Ardennes | Parc naturel régional (V) | 78 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Arable land; Perennial crops, orchards and groves |
| Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | - | Caves |
| Forest | - | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | - | Inland cliffs |
| Shrubland | - | Heathland |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Standing freshwater; Rivers and streams; Raised bogs; Water fringe vegetation |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Plateau Ardennais (France). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/plateau-ardennais-iba-france on 22/12/2024.