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{{Short description|Mountain chain in central Sicily}} |
{{Short description|Mountain chain in central Sicily}} |
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[[File:Monti-Sicani-map-bjs.jpg|thumb|300px|Location of the Monti Sicani in Sicily.]] |
[[File:Monti-Sicani-map-bjs.jpg|thumb|300px|Location of the Monti Sicani in Sicily.]] |
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The '''Monti Sicani ''' are a mountain chain in central-southern [[Sicily]], southern [[Italy]], |
The '''Monti Sicani ''' are a mountain chain in central-southern [[Sicily]], southern [[Italy]], divided between the [[province of Agrigento|provinces of Agrigento]] and [[province of Palermo|Palermo]]. The name also indicates a series of municipalities or ''[[comuni]]'' in the area. |
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The territory is |
The territory is hilly, with [[clay]] and [[sandstone]] being the predominant rock, and is used for [[pasture]]. It also includes a proper mountain area, reaching altitudes above 900 with [[Mesozoic]] [[limestone]] rocks. Peaks over 1,000 m include the [[Rocca Busambra]] (1,613 m), [[Monte delle Rose]] (1,436 m), [[Monte Barraù]] (also called [[Monte Barracù]]) (1,420 m) and the [[Monte Cammarata]] overcoming 1578 m. |
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== Biodiversity == |
== Biodiversity == |
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Revision as of 16:51, 19 October 2024
The Monti Sicani are a mountain chain in central-southern Sicily, southern Italy, divided between the provinces of Agrigento and Palermo. The name also indicates a series of municipalities or comuni in the area.
The territory is hilly, with clay and sandstone being the predominant rock, and is used for pasture. It also includes a proper mountain area, reaching altitudes above 900 with Mesozoic limestone rocks. Peaks over 1,000 m include the Rocca Busambra (1,613 m), Monte delle Rose (1,436 m), Monte Barraù (also called Monte Barracù) (1,420 m) and the Monte Cammarata overcoming 1578 m.
Biodiversity
Fauna
The territory of the Sicani Mountains offers different habitats to wildlife that are very rich in vertebrates and invertebrates.
Among the birds, there are several species of rare birds of prey such as the Golden Eagle and the Egyptian Capovaccaio (there are here the only breeding sites in Sicily), and others more widespread such as the Peregrine Falcon, the Kestrel, the Barn owl.
The most common reptiles are the Viper, the Natrice, the Ramarro and the Land Turtle.
Mammals include the Marten, the Herring. the Wild Cat, and the Fox,
See also
External links
- Monti Sicani portal (in Italian)