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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Partridge Alectoris graeca | NT | resident (2001) | 300 pairs | C6 |
| European Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding (2001) | 100 pairs | C6 |
| Short-toed Snake-eagle Circaetus gallicus | LC | breeding (2001) | 2–5 pairs | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | resident (2001) | 6–7 pairs | C6 |
| Lanner Falcon Falco biarmicus | LC | resident (2001) | 2–3 pairs | B2, C2, C6 |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | LC | resident (2001) | 15–17 pairs | C6 |
| Red-backed Shrike Lanius collurio | LC | breeding (2001) | 400 pairs | C6 |
| Red-billed Chough Pyrrhocorax pyrrhocorax | LC | resident (2001) | 150 pairs | C6 |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | LC | breeding (2001) | 300 pairs | C6 |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | LC | breeding (2001) | 50 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1977 | Riserva naturale Montagna di Torricchio | Riserva Naturale Statale (Ia) | <1 |
| 1988 | Parco nazionale dei Monti Sibillini | Parco Nazionale (II) | 86 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Grassland | 45 | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland |
| Forest | 30 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Treeline ecotone |
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 10 | Inland cliffs |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 5 | |
| Shrubland | 5 | Scrub; Heathland |
| Wetlands (inland) | 5 | Rivers and streams |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
| tourism/recreation | 60 |
| forestry | 15 |
| agriculture | 5 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sibillini mountains (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sibillini-mountains-iba-italy on 23/12/2024.