Sicani mountains, Rocca Busambra and Ficuzza forest (24289)
Italy, Europe
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Year of last assessment: 2002
National site name: Monti Sicani, Rocca Busambra e Bosco della Ficuzza
Central coordinates: Latitude: 37.6940, Longitude: 13.3188
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 225 to 1613
Area of KBA (km2): 884.75631
Protected area coverage (%): 65.81
KBA classification: Global/Regional TBD
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance because it meets one or more previously established criteria and thresholds for identifying sites of biodiversity importance (including Important Bird and Biodiversity Areas, Alliance for Zero Extinction sites, and Key Biodiversity Areas)
Habitats
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 20 | |
| Forest | 21 | |
| Artificial - Terrestrial | 55 | |
| Wetlands(Inland) | 1 | |
| Other | 3 |