A wooded, mountainous area in southern Italy, very rich in rocky cliffs and gorges.
Key biodiversity
An important site for breeding raptors.
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
There are no major threats. Some or all of the site is covered by a management plan.
Protected areas
National High International Unknown2,500 ha of IBA covered by Regional Nature Park (Gallipoli-Cognato-Piccole Dolomiti Lucane, 2,500 ha). Overlaps with SPA.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2023) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Dolomiti di Pietrapertosa. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 01/04/2023.
