Col de Lizarrieta (2172)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: D1a
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Col de Lizarrieta
Central coordinates: Latitude: 43.2667, Longitude: -1.6000
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 100 to 700
Area of KBA (km2): 12.78015
Protected area coverage (%): 95.26
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A lower montane area with broadleaved forests (Quercus and Fagus) and heathland.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: The site is a migratory bottleneck, where more than 3,000 cranes and 3,000 raptors regularly pass (including Pernis apivorus 2,500; Milvus milvus 3,500; Grus grus 15,000).
Habitats
Land use: forestry | hunting
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 50 | |
| Forest | 50 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The high hunting pressure on all migratory birds is the main threat.