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close| Location | Italy, Lazio |
| Central coordinates | 12o 12.00' East 41o 51.00' North |
| IBA criteria | B1i, B2, C3, C6 |
| Area | 33,867 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 80m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important breeding site for open-country birds such as Milvus migrans and Merops apiaster. Species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Aythya nyroca (max. 2, winter).
Site description An area on the Tyrrhenian coast, south-west of Rome, including open sea, sand-dunes and beaches, and a mosaic of maquis, woodlands, wetlands, urban and cultivated areas. The main land-uses are agriculture, tourism and nature conservation.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Little Bittern Ixobrychus minutus | breeding | 1995 | 10-18 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Great Cormorant Phalacrocorax carbo | winter | 1995 | 1,000-1,500 individuals | good | B1i, C3 | Least Concern |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1995 | 25-30 breeding pairs | good | B2, C6 | Least Concern |
| European Roller Coracias garrulus | breeding | 1995 | 5-6 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Near Threatened |
| European Bee-eater Merops apiaster | breeding | 1995 | 200-230 breeding pairs | good | B2 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Castel Porziano (fascia costiera) - IT6030027 | Habitats Directive | 428 | protected area overlaps with site | 400 | |
| Castel Porziano (querceti igrofili) - IT6030028 | Habitats Directive | 328 | protected area contained by site | 328 | |
| Castel Porziano (Tenuta presidenziale) - IT6030084 | Birds Directive | 6,039 | protected area contained by site | 6,039 | |
| Castelporziano e Capracotta | Private Reserve | 5,989 | protected area contained by site | 5,989 | |
| Isola Sacra - IT6030024 | Habitats Directive | 42 | protected area contained by site | 42 | |
| Lago di Traiano - IT6030026 | Birds Directive | 63 | protected area contained by site | 63 | |
| Macchia Grande di Focene e Macchia dello Stagneto - IT6030023 | Habitats Directive | 317 | protected area contained by site | 317 | |
| Macchia Grande di Ponte Galeria - IT6030025 | Habitats Directive | 1,056 | protected area contained by site | 1,056 | |
| Macchiagrande di Focene | Private Reserve | 280 | protected area contained by site | 280 | |
| Riserva naturale Litorale romano | State Nature Reserve | 16,327 | protected area overlaps with site | 0 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Broadleaved evergreen woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 50% |
| Shrubland | Sclerophyllous scrub, garrigue and maquis | 15% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Rivers and streams; Standing brackish and salt water; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | - |
| Sea | Open Sea | 5% |
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | Arable land; Forestry plantations; Perennial crops, orchards and groves; Ruderal land; Urban parks and gardens | 25% |
| Coastline | Sand dunes & beaches | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| agriculture | 35% |
| hunting | 5% |
| nature conservation and research | 25% |
| tourism/recreation | 10% |
| urban/industrial/transport | 20% |
Management considerations Although human impact is already quite strong in the area, the main threats are from further urbanization and industrialization, agricultural intensification, and the building of tourist resorts and associated infrastructure. There is a bird-ringing station at Macchiagrande di Focene. There is a project to protect the nests of Charadrius alexandrinus and Charadrius dubius.
Protection status National Partial International UnknownIBA contains State Nature Reserve (Litorale Romano, area not known). 5,989 ha of IBA covered by Private Reserve (Castelporziano e Capracotta, 5,989 ha). 280 ha of IBA covered by Private Reserve (Macchiagrande di Focene, 280 ha). Overlaps with SPA.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Litorale Romano. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 20/06/2013
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