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 IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('key species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | 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 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 60 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Mixed woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 30 | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Ruderal land |
| Shrubland | 10 | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis |
| 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 (2025) Important Bird Area factsheet: Manferrara forest (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/manferrara-forest-iba-italy on 09/01/2025.