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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bearded Vulture Gypaetus barbatus | NT | breeding | 1996 | 1-2 breeding pairs | B2 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | breeding | 1991 | 4-5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| - | Haut-Vallier | Hunting Reserve | 22 |
| 1983 | Sapinière de l'Isard | Réserve biologique | <1 |
| 1996 | Vallée du Riberot et massif du Mont Valier | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 19 |
| 1996 | Haute vallée de la Garonne | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 17 |
| 1996 | Vallée de l'Isard; mail de Bulard, pics de Maubermé, de Serre-Haute et du Crabère | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 16 |
| 1996 | Zones rupestres xérothermiques du bassin de Marignac; Saint-Béat, pic du Gar, montagne de Rié | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 2003 | Haute vallée de la Garonne | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 17 |
| 2009 | Pyrénées ariégeoises | Parc naturel régional | 77 |
| 2009 | Massif du Mont Valier | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 26 |
| 2009 | Vallée de l'Isard; mail de Bulard, pics de Maubermé, de Serre-Haute et du Crabère | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 16 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders, Inland cliffs | - |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Vallée de Melles, cols d'Aoueran et d'Artisagou et Mont Vallier (France). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/vallée-de-melles-cols-daoueran-et-dartisagou-et-mont-vallier-iba-france on 23/11/2024.