Pic de l'Estibet et Mondragon (2170)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Pic de l'Estibet et Mondragon
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.0667, Longitude: -0.2333
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 718 to 1609
Area of KBA (km2): 45.50238
Protected area coverage (%): 99.93
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: An area of Fagus forests, scree, cliffs, rocky slopes and mountain rivers.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that was identified using previously established criteria and thresholds for the identification of Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas (IBAs) and for which available data indicate that it does not meet global KBA criteria and thresholds set out in the Global Standard.
Additional biodiversity: The area is important for breeding raptors and mountain birds.
Habitats
Land use: agriculture | forestry | hunting | tourism/recreation | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 33 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 33 | |
| Rocky Areas(e.g., inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 33 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: No serious threats are known at this site. Management plans limit forestry exploitation, resulting in good conservation of the old forests.