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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Shelduck Tadorna tadorna | LC | winter (2000–2001) | 28–72 birds | A4i, B1i, C3 |
| Eurasian Wigeon Mareca penelope | LC | winter (2000–2001) | 104–142 birds | B1i, C3 |
| Greater Flamingo Phoenicopterus roseus | LC | breeding (1999) | 200 pairs | C2, C6 |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | LC | breeding (2001) | 20–34 pairs | C6 |
| Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta | LC | breeding (1993) | 304–600 pairs | C6 |
| Pied Avocet Recurvirostra avosetta | LC | winter (1993–1995) | 3,206–5,650 birds | A4i, B1i, B2, C2, C6 |
| Slender-billed Gull Larus genei | LC | breeding (1999) | 650 pairs | A4i, B1i, C2, C6 |
| Slender-billed Gull Larus genei | LC | winter (1993–1995) | 93–95 birds | C6 |
| Mediterranean Gull Larus melanocephalus | LC | winter (2000–2001) | 4,663–7,887 birds | C2, C6 |
| Common Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica | LC | breeding (1999) | 131 pairs | C2, C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (2000–2001) | 2–5 pairs | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | winter (2000–2001) | 8–39 birds | C6 |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | LC | breeding (2000–2001) | 5–10 pairs | C6 |
| Middle Spotted Woodpecker Leiopicus medius | LC | resident (1990–2000) | 10–30 pairs | C6 |
| Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus | LC | resident (2000–2001) | 5–7 pairs | B2, C2, C6 |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | LC | resident (2000–2001) | 7–10 pairs | C6 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | winter (2000–2001) | 10,462–25,774 birds | A4iii, C4 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Riserva naturale Sfilzi | Riserva Naturale Statale (Ia) | <1 |
| 1971 | Riserva naturale Falascone | Riserva Naturale Statale (Ia) | <1 |
| 1977 | Riserva naturale Salina di Margherita di Savoia | Riserva Naturale Statale (IV) | 2 |
| 1977 | Riserva naturale Foresta Umbra | Riserva Naturale Statale (Ia) | <1 |
| 1977 | Riserva naturale Ischitella e Carpino | Riserva Naturale Statale (Ia) | <1 |
| 1977 | Riserva naturale Monte Barone | Riserva Naturale Statale (Ia) | <1 |
| 1977 | Riserva naturale Isola Varano | Riserva Naturale Statale (Ia) | <1 |
| 1980 | Riserva naturale Palude di Frattarolo | Riserva Naturale Statale (IV) | <1 |
| 1980 | Riserva naturale Masseria Combattenti | Riserva Naturale Statale (IV) | <1 |
| 1981 | Riserva naturale Lago di Lesina (parte orientale) | Riserva Naturale Statale (IV) | <1 |
| 1982 | Riserva naturale Il Monte | Riserva Naturale Statale (IV) | <1 |
| 1991 | Parco nazionale del Gargano | Parco Nazionale (II) | 49 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - | |
| Forest | - | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | - | |
| Marine Neritic | - | |
| Shrubland | - | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| hunting | - |
| nature conservation and research | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
| urban/industrial/transport | - |
| military | - |
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Gargano Promontory and Capitanata Wetlands (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/gargano-promontory-and-capitanata-wetlands-iba-italy on 23/12/2024.