Col de l'Escrinet (2399)
France, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2000
National site name: Col de l'Escrinet
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.7333, Longitude: 4.4167
System: freshwater, terrestrial
Elevation (m): 790 to 790
Area of KBA (km2): 46.29793
Protected area coverage (%): 70.84
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: A mountain pass with moorland and woodlots.
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 site is a major migratory bottleneck, where more than 20,000 raptors regularly pass (including Pernis apivorus 10,000; Milvus migrans 10,000).
Habitats
Land use: agriculture (5%) | forestry | hunting (95%) | urban/industrial/transport
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 100 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: The main threats are afforestation with conifers and high hunting pressure on migratory birds, including shooting during prohibited periods.