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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ferruginous Duck Aythya nyroca | NT | breeding (1998–2001) | 2–3 pairs | A1, C1, C6 |
| White Stork Ciconia ciconia | LC | breeding (2001) | 5–6 pairs | C6 |
| Common Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | LC | breeding (2000–2001) | 10–15 pairs | C6 |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | LC | breeding (1998–2001) | 6–15 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | LC | breeding (2001) | 200–300 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | LC | winter (2001) | 200–300 birds | C6 |
| Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus | LC | breeding (2001) | 110–130 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Golden Plover Pluvialis apricaria | LC | winter (2000–2001) | 150–500 birds | C6 |
| Collared Pratincole Glareola pratincola | LC | breeding (2001) | 60–85 pairs | C2, C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (1999) | 5–6 pairs | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (2000–2001) | 45–60 pairs | C6 |
| Lesser Kestrel Falco naumanni | LC | breeding (2001) | 108–130 pairs | A1, C1, C6 |
| Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus | LC | resident (1996–2001) | 3–4 pairs | B2, C2, C6 |
| Greater Short-toed Lark Calandrella brachydactyla | LC | breeding (2000–2001) | 400–500 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 | Riserva naturale orientata Biviere di Gela | Riserva naturale regionale/provinciale (IV) | 1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 30 | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Perennial crops, orchards and groves |
| Shrubland | 30 | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | major (>10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 50 |
| water management | 50 |
| nature conservation and research | 50 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Biviere and Plain of Gela (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/biviere-and-plain-of-gela-iba-italy on 23/12/2024.