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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eurasian Wigeon Mareca penelope | LC | winter (1998–2000) | 13,867 birds | C3 |
| Purple Heron Ardea purpurea | LC | breeding (1998–2000) | 80–90 pairs | C6 |
| Great White Egret Ardea alba | LC | winter (1997–2000) | 76 birds | C6 |
| Little Tern Sternula albifrons | LC | breeding (1998–1999) | 76 pairs | C2, C6 |
| Common Tern Sterna hirundo | LC | breeding (1998–1999) | 16–171 pairs | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | winter (1997–1999) | 39 birds | C6 |
| Western Marsh-harrier Circus aeruginosus | LC | breeding (1997–1999) | 20–36 pairs | C6 |
| A4iii Species group - waterbirds | n/a | breeding (1999–2000) | 58,688 birds | A4iii, C4 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1996 | Riserva naturale Foci dello Stella | Riserva naturale regionale/provinciale (IV) | 5 |
| 1996 | Riserva naturale della Valle Cavanata | Riserva naturale regionale/provinciale (IV) | 1 |
| 1996 | Riserva naturale della Valle Canal Novo | Riserva naturale regionale/provinciale (IV) | <1 |
| 1996 | Valle Canal Novo | Regional Nature Reserve (-) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Marine Neritic | 14 | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 8 | Arable land; Other urban and industrial areas |
| Forest | 3 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Alluvial and very wet forest |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | major (>10) | |
| Marine Intertidal | major (>10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| fisheries/aquaculture | 80 |
| hunting | 70 |
| nature conservation and research | 15 |
| tourism/recreation | 5 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 3 |
| agriculture | 2 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Grado and Marano lagoon (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/grado-and-marano-lagoon-iba-italy on 23/12/2024.