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Pènes du Moulle de Jaut


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
The site includes areas of scree, cliffs, rocky slopes, montane Fagus forests and alpine habitats.



Key biodiversity
This site is important for breeding raptors, particularly Gyps fulvus.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The burning of vegetation and the erection of powerlines are the main threats. Hunting (including the illegal shooting of raptors), and recreation (skiing and climbing) are also threats.



Protected areas
National Low International Low83 ha of IBA covered by Nature Reserve (Réserve Naturelle d'Ossau, 83 ha). 82 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Réserve Naturelle de Bielle, 82 ha).




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Pènes du Moulle de Jaut (France). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/pènes-du-moulle-de-jaut-iba-france on 24/12/2024.