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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding | 2000-2001 | 4-6 breeding pairs | C6 |
| A4iv Species group - soaring birds/cranes | n/a | passage | 1985-1994 | 2,840 individuals | B1iv, C5 |
1. The current IUCN Red List category. The category at the time of the IBA criteria assessment (2002) may differ.
| Year | Protected Area | Designation | % overlap with IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 | Parco naturale regionale del Beigua | Parco naturale regionale/provinciale | 47 |
| 1995 | Beigua - Monte Dente - Gargassa - Pavaglione | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 78 |
| 1995 | Monte Beigua | Regional Nature Park | 62 |
| 1995 | Praglia - Pracaban - Monte Leco - Punta Martin | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 7 |
| 2000 | Beigua - Turchino | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 88 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes, Arable land, Forestry plantations, Other urban and industrial areas | 30 |
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Treeline ecotone | 25 |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 20 |
| Grassland | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland | 15 |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | Inland cliffs | 10 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 70 |
| tourism/recreation | 30 |
| agriculture | 17 |
| forestry | 10 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mount Beigua (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-beigua-iba-italy on 24/11/2024.