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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding | 1993 | 5 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Collared Flycatcher Ficedula albicollis | LC | breeding | 1993 | 20 breeding pairs | C6 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Calabria | National Park | 23 |
| 1977 | Riserva naturale Golia Corvo | Riserva Naturale Statale | 1 |
| 1977 | Riserva naturale Gallopane | Riserva Naturale Statale | 1 |
| 1987 | Riserva naturale I Giganti della Sila | Riserva Naturale Statale | <1 |
| 1995 | Pineta del Cupone | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 2 |
| 1995 | Arnocampo | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 1995 | Pianori di Macchialonga | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 1995 | S. Salvatore | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 1995 | Cozzo del Principe | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1995 | Timpone della Carcara | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 1995 | Vallone Freddo | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1995 | Bosco di Gallopane | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 1995 | Palude del Lago Ariamacina | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1995 | Macchia Sacra | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1995 | Pineta di Camigliatello | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1995 | Acqua di Faggio | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1995 | Carlomagno | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1995 | Bosco Fallistro | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1995 | Juri Vetere Soprano | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1995 | Monte Curcio | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1997 | Parco nazionale della Sila | Parco Nazionale | 76 |
| 1998 | Sila Grande | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 100 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Native coniferous woodland, Mixed woodland, Treeline ecotone | 60 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes, Arable land, Perennial crops, orchards and groves, Ruderal land | 25 |
| Grassland | Dry siliceous grassland, Mesophile grasslands | 10 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams | 5 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| forestry | 60 |
| hunting | 60 |
| tourism/recreation | 50 |
| agriculture | 25 |
| nature conservation and research | 25 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5 |
| water management | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Sila Grande (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/sila-grande-iba-italy on 24/11/2024.