Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2001 because it was regularly supporting significant populations of the species listed below, meeting ('triggering') IBA criteria.
Populations meeting IBA criteria ('trigger species') at the site:| Species | Red List | Season (year/s of estimate) | Size | IBA criteria |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippine Duck Anas luzonica | VU | resident (1996) | present | A1 |
| Spotted Imperial-pigeon Ducula carola | VU | resident (1996) | present | A1 |
| Flame-breasted Fruit-dove Ramphiculus marchei | VU | resident (1900–1919) | present | A1, A2 |
| Philippine Eagle Pithecophaga jefferyi | CR | resident (1990–1999) | present | A1 |
| North Philippine Hawk-eagle Nisaetus philippensis | EN | resident (1996) | present | A1 |
| Green Racquet-tail Prioniturus luconensis | EN | resident (1996) | present | A1, A2 |
| Whiskered Pitta Erythropitta kochi | LC | resident (1997) | common | A1, A2 |
| Golden-crowned Babbler Sterrhoptilus dennistouni | NT | resident (1990–1999) | present | A2 |
| Luzon Striped Babbler Zosterornis striatus | LC | resident (1990–1999) | present | A2 |
| Luzon Water-redstart Phoenicurus bicolor | NT | resident (1997) | present | A1, A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1949 | Aurora Memorial | National Park (V) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial/Terrestrial | major (>10) | |
| Forest | major (>10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Aurora Memorial National Park (Philippines). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/aurora-memorial-national-park-iba-philippines on 23/12/2024.