Data Zone
The site was identified as internationally important for bird conservation in 2007 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:| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | Monte Paitchau (prop. Nino Conis Santana National Park) | National Park (-) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | Lowland evergreen rain forest (tropical); Semi-evergreen rain forest (tropical) |
| Wetlands (inland) | major (>10) | |
| Marine Coastal/Supratidal | minor (<10) | |
| Marine Intertidal | minor (<10) |
| Land use | % of IBA |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | major (>10) |
| rangeland/pastureland | minor (<10) |
| agriculture | minor (<10) |
| hunting | minor (<10) |
| tourism/recreation | minor (<10) |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Mount Paitchau and Lake Iralalaro (Timor-Leste). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/mount-paitchau-and-lake-iralalaro-iba-timor-leste on 23/12/2024.