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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Palawan Hornbill Anthracoceros marchei | VU | resident (1970–1979) | present | A1, A2 |
| Blue-headed Racquet-tail Prioniturus platenae | VU | resident (1970–1979) | present | A1, A2 |
| Blue Paradise-flycatcher Terpsiphone cyanescens | LC | resident (1950–1980) | present | A2 |
| White-vented Shama Copsychus niger | LC | resident (1950–1980) | present | A2 |
| Yellow-throated Leafbird Chloropsis palawanensis | LC | resident (1950–1980) | present | A2 |
| Palawan Flowerpecker Prionochilus plateni | LC | resident (1950–1980) | present | A2 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Busuanga Island (Philippines). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/busuanga-island-iba-philippines on 23/12/2024.