Data Zone

Palau

State of the World's Birds - case studies

Pressure: Why birds are declining

Illegal hunting is causing the decline of belochel (Micronesian Imperial-pigeon) in Palau

Response: What can be done to improve the status of birds

BirdLife Partners are helping to restore island ecosystems by eradicating invasive alien species
BirdLife Partners are working with local communities to protect and restore mangrove ecosystems
Saving paradise: Protecting Pacific Island forests by empowering community action
Sustaining NGO capacity to conserve nature during the global economic downturn

Key publications

Ketebengang, H. and Gupta, A. (2011) State of Palauâ€™s Birds 2010: A conservation guide for communities and policymakers. Palau Conservation Society, Bai Ra Maibrel, PO Box 1811, Koror, Republic of Palau 96940

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References

Holm, T. T., Isechal, A. L., Matthews, E. and Gupta, A. (2008) Important Bird Ares in Palau: protecting Palauâ€™s natural heritage. Koror: Palau Conservation Society.

Palau at a glance

Land area

459 km²

BirdLife Partner

Palau Conservation Society

Species
Total number of birds	116
Globally threatened birds	10
Country endemics	13
Important Bird & Biodiversity Areas
Number of IBAs	11
Total IBA area	12,158 km²
IBA area as % of land area	2,649%
Endemic Bird Areas
Number of EBAs	1

Recommended Citation
BirdLife International (2024) Country profile: Palau. Downloaded from https://datazone.birdlife.org/country/palau on 23/11/2024.

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