Data Zone
Year of most recent IBA criteria assessment: 2002
Populations of IBA trigger species| Species | Current IUCN Red List Category | Season | Year(s) of estimate | Population estimate | IBA Criteria Triggered |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca | NT | resident | 1995-2000 | 100 breeding pairs | C6 |
| White-backed Woodpecker Dendrocopos leucotos | LC | resident | 2000 | 30-50 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | LC | resident | 2000 | 5 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | LC | resident | 1997 | 10-30 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis | LC | breeding | 1995-2000 | 200 breeding pairs | C6 |
Note: This table presents the IBA criteria triggered and the species that triggered then at the time of assessment, the current IUCN Red List category may vary from that which was in place at that time.
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| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Versante meridionale del Monte Scalambra | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 195 | protected area overlaps with site | 172 |
| Valle dell'Inferno | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 722 | protected area contained by site | 722 |
| Sorgenti dell'Aniene | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 324 | protected area contained by site | 324 |
| Riserva naturale guidata Zompo lo Schioppo | Riserva naturale regionale/provinciale | 1,025 | protected area contained by site | 1,025 |
| Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo; Lazio e Molise ed aree limitrofe | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 51,149 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 |
| Parco Nazionale d'Abruzzo | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 58,880 | protected area overlaps with site | 4,449 |
| Parco naturale regionale Monti Simbruini | Parco naturale regionale/provinciale | 29,990 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Monti Simbruini ed Ernici | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 52,099 | protected area contained by site | 52,099 |
| Monti Simbruini | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 19,886 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Monti Simbruini | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 19,886 | protected area contained by site | 19,886 |
| Monti Simbruini | Regional Nature Park | 29,000 | protected area contained by site | 29,000 |
| Monte Viglio (area sommitale) | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 292 | protected area contained by site | 292 |
| Monte Tarino e Tarinello (area sommitale) | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 342 | protected area contained by site | 342 |
| Monte Passeggio e Pizzo Deta (versante sud) | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 557 | protected area contained by site | 557 |
| Monte Passeggio e Pizzo Deta (area sommitale) | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 811 | protected area contained by site | 811 |
| Monte Ortara e Monte La Monna | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 391 | protected area contained by site | 391 |
| Monte Autore e Monti Simbruini centrali | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 6,685 | protected area contained by site | 6,685 |
| Monte Arunzo e Monte Arezzo | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1,696 | protected area contained by site | 1,696 |
| Grotta dell'Inferniglio | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 | protected area contained by site | 1 |
| Grotta dei Bambocci di Collepardo | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 | protected area contained by site | 1 |
| Castagneti di Fiuggi | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 212 | protected area overlaps with site | 15 |
| Campo Catino | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 133 | protected area contained by site | 133 |
| Area verde Viscogliosi - ex Cartiera Trito | Altre Aree Naturali Protette Regionali | 6 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
| Alta Valle del Fiume Aniene | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 282 | protected area contained by site | 282 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Treeline ecotone | - |
| Shrubland | Scrub, Heathland | - |
| Grassland | Steppes and dry calcareous grassland, Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | - |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Scree & boulders, Inland cliffs | - |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Perennial crops, orchards and groves, Forestry plantations | - |
| Caves and Subterranean Habitats (non-aquatic) | Caves | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Ernici and Simbruini mountains. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 30/01/2023.
