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 Nightjar Caprimulgus europaeus | LC | breeding | 2001 | 80-180 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | winter | 2001 | 30-60 individuals | C6 |
| Eurasian Bittern Botaurus stellaris | LC | breeding | 2001 | 5-7 males | C6 |
| Common Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | LC | breeding | 2001 | 60-100 breeding pairs | C2, C6 |
| Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax | LC | winter | 1990-2000 | 40-100 individuals | C6 |
| Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 1,200-1,600 breeding pairs | A4i, B1i, B2, C2, C6 |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | LC | passage | 1990-2000 | 80-150 individuals | B1i, C2 |
| Squacco Heron Ardeola ralloides | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 20-40 breeding pairs | C2, C6 |
| Great White Egret Ardea alba | LC | winter | 1990-2000 | 40-60 individuals | C6 |
| Little Egret Egretta garzetta | LC | breeding | 1990-2000 | 1,500-1,800 breeding pairs | A4i, B1i, C2, C6 |
| Little Egret Egretta garzetta | LC | winter | 1990-2000 | 150-300 individuals | C6 |
| European Honey-buzzard Pernis apivorus | LC | breeding | 2000 | 10-30 breeding pairs | C6 |
| Red Kite Milvus milvus | LC | winter | 2000 | 4-10 individuals | C6 |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | LC | breeding | 2001 | 12-20 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1973 | Riserva naturale Bosco Siro Negri | Riserva Naturale Statale | <1 |
| 1974 | Valle del Ticino (Lombardia) | Regional Nature Park | - |
| 1978 | Parco naturale della Valle del Ticino | Parco naturale regionale/provinciale | 22 |
| 1978 | Valle del Ticino (Piemonte) | Regional Nature Park | 21 |
| 1995 | Basso corso e sponde del Ticino | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 27 |
| 1995 | Valle del Ticino | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 22 |
| 1995 | Turbigaccio; Boschi di Castelletto e Lanca di Bernate | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 8 |
| 1995 | Boschi Siro Negri e Moriano | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 5 |
| 1995 | Boschi della Fagiana | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 3 |
| 1995 | Brughiera del Dosso | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 1995 | Lago di Comabbio | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1995 | Boschi del Vignolo | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 1995 | Brughiera del Vigano | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1995 | San Massimo | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 1995 | Ansa di Castelnovate | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 1995 | Palude Bruschera | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | <1 |
| 1995 | Boschi di Vaccarizza | Site of Community Importance (Habitats Directive) | 1 |
| 2000 | Canneti del Lago Maggiore | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | <1 |
| 2002 | Parco naturale lombardo della Valle del Ticino | Parco naturale regionale/provinciale | 67 |
| 2004 | Boschi del Ticino | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 67 |
| 2006 | Valle del Ticino | Special Protection Area (Birds Directive) | 23 |
| Habitat1 | Habitat detail | % of IBA |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland, Native coniferous woodland, Mixed woodland, Alluvial and very wet forest | 75 |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | Highly improved re-seeded landscapes, Arable land, Forestry plantations, Urban parks and gardens | 17 |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater, Rivers and streams, Water fringe vegetation | 5 |
| Shrubland | Scrub, Heathland | 3 |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | 100 |
| hunting | 30 |
| tourism/recreation | 30 |
| forestry | 20 |
| agriculture | 15 |
| urban/industrial/transport | 5 |
| water management | 5 |
| fisheries/aquaculture | 3 |
| military | 1 |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Ticino river (Italy). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/ticino-river-iba-italy on 22/11/2024.