Data Zone
The site was identified as important 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 List1 | Season | Year(s) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | resident | 1996 | 3 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | winter | 1996-2001 | 47-51 individuals | C6 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2002) may differ.
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Mixed woodland, Broadleaved evergreen woodland | 60 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Arable land, Forestry plantations, Ruderal land | 30 |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 10 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 90 |
| agriculture | 20 |
| tourism/recreation | 20 |
| forestry | 10 |
| hunting | 10 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Manferrara forest (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/manferrara-forest-iba-italy on 28/11/2024.