Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2002 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca | NT | resident (2001) | 100–300 birds | C6 |
| Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia | LC | resident (2001) | 100–300 birds | C6 |
| Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus muta | LC | resident (2001) | 300–500 birds | C6 |
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | resident (2001) | 200–400 birds | C6 |
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | resident (2001) | 500–800 birds | C6 |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | LC | resident (2001) | 50–100 pairs | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | resident (2001) | 50–100 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | LC | resident (2001) | 5–8 pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (2001) | 10–30 pairs | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | resident (1999) | 17–18 pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | resident (2001) | 40–100 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | resident (2001) | 50–150 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1983 | Adamello | Regional Nature Park (-) | 45 |
| 1988 | Parco naturale provinciale dell' Adamello Brenta | Parco naturale regionale/provinciale (IV) | 57 |
| 1988 | Riserva naturale Incisioni rupestri di Ceto, Cimbergo e Paspardo | Riserva naturale regionale/provinciale (V) | <1 |
| 2003 | Parco regionale dell'Adamello | Parco naturale regionale/provinciale (V) | 16 |
| 2009 | The Dolomites | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (UA) | 10 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 50 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland |
| Grassland | 25 | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 | Inland cliffs |
| Shrubland | 10 | Scrub |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 5 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | 90 |
| nature conservation and research | 55 |
| forestry | 50 |
| agriculture | 20 |
| tourism/recreation | 20 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Adamello-Brenta (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/adamello-brenta-iba-italy on 23/12/2024.