Mount Beigua (2715)
Italy, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2024
National site name: Monte Beigua
Central coordinates: Latitude: 44.4167, Longitude: 8.6667
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 64 to 1282
Area of KBA (km2): 115.35878
Protected area coverage (%): 91.43
KBA classification: Regional
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: Mount Beigua, a mountain range in the Ligurian hinterland and a natural link between the Alps and the Apennines, is characterised by high biodiversity and significant geological heritage, recognised as a UNESCO Global Geopark and Regional Natural Park. Its geology is dominated by ophiolitic rocks, evidence of an ancient oceanic lithosphere, which have shaped rugged landscapes and are home to plant species including endemic species and migratory birds of prey. The steep slopes and contrasts.
Manageability of the site: Site identified based on BirdLife International's Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, under which manageability is strongly recommended but not explicitly documented
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | 46 | |
| Shrubland | 14 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 3 | |
| Other | 37 |
Additional information
Contributors: Site identified based on Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas by the BirdLife International Partnership