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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 50–150 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 15–40 pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 10–30 pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 5–10 pairs | C6 |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 15–40 pairs | C6 |
| Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 2–3 pairs | B2, C6 |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 20–50 pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 50–150 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1998 | Riserva naturale Monte Labbro | Riserva naturale regionale/provinciale (V) | 2 |
| 1998 | Riserva naturale Rocconi | Riserva naturale regionale/provinciale (IV) | 1 |
| 1998 | Riserva naturale Pescinello | Riserva naturale regionale/provinciale (IV) | <1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Albegna river valley (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/albegna-river-valley-iba-italy on 23/12/2024.