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close| Location | Italy, Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Central coordinates | 13o 1.00' East 46o 13.00' North |
| IBA criteria | C6 |
| Area | 17,938 ha |
| Altitude | 158 - 1,478m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2000 |
Ornithological information An important breeding site for birds of dry or open habitats, and a foraging area for large raptors. Breeding species of global conservation concern that do not meet IBA criteria: Crex crex (2-4 pairs).
Site description The middle course of Tagliamento river, in north-eastern Italy, is a pre-Alpine area with various dry and wet habitats (steppe grasslands, boulders, broadleaved and wet woodlands, springs, rocky cliffs). The main land-uses are hunting and recreational activities.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hazel Grouse Bonasa bonasia | resident | 1996 | 40 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Black Kite Milvus migrans | breeding | 1996 | 3-5 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Thick-knee Burhinus oedicnemus | breeding | 1996 | 2-10 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Eurasian Eagle-owl Bubo bubo | resident | 1996 | 2-4 breeding pairs | good | C6 | Least Concern |
| Lesser Grey Shrike Lanius minor | breeding | 1996 | 10-30 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Tawny Pipit Anthus campestris | breeding | 1996 | 10-50 breeding pairs | medium | C6 | Least Concern |
| Ortolan Bunting Emberiza hortulana | breeding | 1996 | uncommon [units unknown] | - | C6 | Least Concern |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Col Gentile - IT3320008 | Habitats Directive | 1,038 | protected area is adjacent to site | 0 | |
| Riserva naturale del Lago di Cornino | Regional/Provincial Nature Reserve | 487 | protected area contained by site | 487 |
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| Valle del Medio Tagliamento - IT3320015 | Habitats Directive | 3,580 | protected area overlaps with site | 2,082 |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | Alluvial and very wet forest; Broadleaved deciduous woodland; Native coniferous woodland | 52% |
| Grassland | Humid grasslands; Steppes and dry calcareous grassland | 30% |
| Wetlands (inland) | Fens, transition mires and springs; Rivers and streams; Standing freshwater; Water fringe vegetation | 13% |
| Rocky areas | Inland cliffs; Scree & boulders | 5% |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| hunting | 50% |
| tourism/recreation | 19% |
Management considerations No major threats are present. The area is a proposed Regional Park. A feeding station for large raptors, especially Gyps fulvus, is maintained in the area.
Protection status National Partial International None487 ha of IBA covered by Regional Nature Reserve (Lago di Cornino, 487 ha).
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Middle valley of Tagliamento river. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 24/05/2013
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