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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grey Imperial-pigeon Ducula pickeringii | VU | resident (1970–1979) | present | A1, A2 |
| Chinese Egret Egretta eulophotes | VU | non-breeding (1990–1999) | present | A1 |
| Palawan Hornbill Anthracoceros marchei | VU | resident (1990–1993) | frequent | A1, A2 |
| Blue-headed Racquet-tail Prioniturus platenae | VU | resident (1990–1999) | present | A1, A2 |
| Palawan Tit Pardaliparus amabilis | NT | resident (1990–1999) | present | A2 |
| Palawan Blue Flycatcher Cyornis lemprieri | NT | resident (1990–1999) | present | A2 |
| Yellow-throated Leafbird Chloropsis palawanensis | LC | resident (1990–1999) | present | A2 |
| Palawan Flowerpecker Prionochilus plateni | LC | resident (1990–1999) | present | A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1976 | Calauit Island | Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary (IV) | 87 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Calauit Island (Philippines). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/calauit-island-iba-philippines on 23/12/2024.