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close| Location | France, Corse |
| Central coordinates | 9o 4.00' East 42o 15.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A3, B2, C1, C2, C6 |
| Area | 6,400 ha |
| Altitude | 550 - 2,620m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important site for the endemic Sitta whiteheadi and endemic subspecies such as Accipiter gentilis arrigonii, Buteo buteo arrigonii, Troglodytes troglodytes koenigi and Muscicapa striata tyrrhenica.
Site description Gorges with sclerophyllous scrub and woodland, conifer woodland, dry grasslands, cliffs and mountain lakes.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lammergeier Gypaetus barbatus | breeding | 1996 | 1 breeding pairs | - | B2 | Least Concern |
| Corsican Nuthatch Sitta whiteheadi | breeding | 1991 | 100-500 breeding pairs | - | A1, A3, B2, C1, C2, C6 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Haute vallée du Fium Grossu - FR9412005 | Birds Directive | 1,492 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Haute vallée du Verghello - FR9412006 | Birds Directive | 1,529 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| MASSIF DU ROTONDO - FR9400578 | Habitats Directive | 15,295 | protected area contains site | 6,400 | |
| Vallée de la Restonica - FR9410084 | Birds Directive | 6,430 | protected area contains site | 6,400 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Native coniferous woodland | - |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | - |
| Wetlands (inland) | Standing freshwater | - |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | - |
| fisheries/aquaculture | - |
| forestry | - |
| hunting | - |
| tourism/recreation | - |
Management considerations As livestock farming is abandoned, some habitats are becoming less suitable for some species. Breeding raptors are adversely affected by tourism, recreational activities and hunting, some of which is illegal.
Protection status National None International High6,000 ha of IBA covered by Special Protection Area (Vallée de la Restonica, 6,000 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Vallée de la Restonica. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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