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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Phoenicopterus ruber | NR | winter | 1998-2000 | 50-400 individuals | C6 |
| Mediterranean Gull Larus melanocephalus | LC | winter | 2001 | 150-200 individuals | C6 |
| Sandwich Tern Thalasseus sandvicensis | LC | winter | 1998-2000 | 5-30 individuals | 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.
For more information about the IBA assessment process and criteria please click here
Protection status:
| Protected Area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saline di Tarquinia | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 150 | protected area contained by site | 0 |
| Saline di Tarquinia | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 150 | protected area contained by site | 150 |
| Riserva naturale Salina di Tarquinia | Riserva Naturale Statale | 170 | protected area contained by site | 170 |
| Fondali tra Marina di Tarquinia e Punta della Quaglia | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1,841 | protected area overlaps with site | 253 |
| IUCN Habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing brackish and salt water | - |
| Coastline | Sand dunes & beaches | - |
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2021) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Tarquinia saltpans. Downloaded from
http://www.birdlife.org on 26/01/2021.
