IT179
Altopiano di Abbasanta


Site description (2000 baseline):

Site location and context
A steppe area in central Sardinia, between the villages of Abbasanta and Macomer, crossed by numerous streams and rich in small, temporary wetlands. The site also includes the upper valley of the Tirso river and Lago Omodeo, an artificial lake that is temporarily dry. The main land-use is grazing.



Key biodiversity
An important site for breeding Tetrax tetrax and for wintering Burhinus oedicnemus.



Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
The main threats are the burning of vegetation by farmers and shepherds, illegal hunting, and the opening of new roads.



Protected areas
National None International None




Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Altopiano di Abbasanta (Italy). Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/altopiano-di-abbasanta-iba-italy on 05/12/2024.