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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key 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 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 15–40 breeding pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 10–30 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 5–10 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Montagu's Harrier Circus pygargus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 15–40 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 2–3 breeding pairs | B2, C6 |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 20–50 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding (1990–2000) | 50–150 breeding 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 (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Albegna river valley (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/albegna-river-valley-iba-italy on 24/01/2025.