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 | breeding (2001) | 200–300 birds | C6 |
| Hazel Grouse Tetrastes bonasia | LC | resident (2001) | 200–300 birds | C6 |
| Rock Ptarmigan Lagopus muta | LC | resident (2001) | 700–800 pairs | C6 |
| Western Capercaillie Tetrao urogallus | LC | resident (2001) | 100–200 birds | C6 |
| Black Grouse Lyrurus tetrix | LC | resident (2001) | 300–600 birds | C6 |
| Eurasian Pygmy-owl Glaucidium passerinum | LC | resident (2001) | 30–60 pairs | C6 |
| Boreal Owl Aegolius funereus | LC | resident (2001) | 30–60 pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | LC | resident (2001) | 6–9 pairs | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding (2001) | 10–15 pairs | C6 |
| Golden Eagle Aquila chrysaetos | LC | resident (2001) | 26–28 pairs | C6 |
| Grey-faced Woodpecker Picus canus | LC | resident (2001) | 130–160 pairs | C6 |
| Black Woodpecker Dryocopus martius | LC | resident (2001) | 50–100 pairs | C6 |
| Three-toed Woodpecker Picoides tridactylus | LC | resident (2001) | 30 pairs | C6 |
| Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus | LC | resident (2001) | 5 pairs | C6 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1935 | Parco nazionale dello Stelvio | Parco Nazionale (II) | 88 |
| 1983 | Biotopo Ontaneto di Cengles | Riserva naturale regionale/provinciale (IV) | <1 |
| 1983 | Biotopo Ontaneto di Oris | Riserva naturale regionale/provinciale (IV) | <1 |
| 2000 | Biotopo Ontaneto di Sluderno | Riserva naturale regionale/provinciale (IV) | <1 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Rocky areas (eg. inland cliffs, mountain peaks) | 35 | Inland cliffs |
| Grassland | 30 | Alpine, subalpine and boreal grassland |
| Forest | 20 | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland; Mixed woodland |
| Shrubland | 10 | Scrub |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | 5 | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes; Forestry plantations |
| Wetlands (inland) | - | Rivers and streams; Fens, transition mires and springs |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
| tourism/recreation | 50 |
| agriculture | 20 |
| forestry | 20 |
| water management | 5 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Stelvio National Park (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/stelvio-national-park-iba-italy on 23/12/2024.