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Site description (2007 baseline):
Site location and context
During a recent rapid survey, Mauro (2003) found that the habitats on Mount Mak Fahik include extensive primary tropical dry forest above c.400 m, and those on Mount Sarim (to 725 m) include tropical dry forests, which have been repeatedly burnt, with patches of forest converted to various crops including corn and tobacco
Twenty-seven restricted-range species have been recorded in this IBA, including the Endangered Timor Green-pigeon, and the Critically Endangered Yellow-crested Cockatoo also occurs there (Mauro 2003).
During a recent rapid survey, Mauro (2003) found that the habitats on Mount Mak Fahik include extensive primary tropical dry forest above c.400 m, and those on Mount Sarim (to 725 m) include tropical dry forests, which have been repeatedly burnt, with patches of forest converted to various crops including corn and tobacco
Pressure/threats to key biodiversity
Mauro (2003) identified the burning of monsoon forests and conversion of forest to agricultural land as ongoing threats at this site.
This IBA has not previously been identified as a site of significant conservation value.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Monte Mak Fahik - Sarim (Timor-Leste). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/monte-mak-fahik--sarim-iba-timor-leste on 22/11/2024.
