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 Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron napoleonis | VU | resident (1990–1999) | frequent | A1, A2 |
| Uniform Swiftlet Aerodramus vanikorensis | LC | resident (1990–1999) | present | A2 |
| Chinese Egret Egretta eulophotes | VU | winter (1990–1999) | present | A1 |
| Spotted Greenshank Tringa guttifer | EN | passage (1990–1999) | present | A1 |
| Palawan Scops-owl Otus fuliginosus | LC | resident (1990–1999) | present | A2 |
| Palawan Hornbill Anthracoceros marchei | VU | resident (1990–1999) | frequent | A1, A2 |
| Philippine Cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia | CR | resident (1990–1999) | 100–200 birds | A1 |
| Blue-headed Racquet-tail Prioniturus platenae | VU | resident (1990–1999) | uncommon | A1, A2 |
| Blue Paradise-flycatcher Terpsiphone cyanescens | LC | resident (1990–1999) | frequent | A2 |
| Palawan Tit Pardaliparus amabilis | NT | resident (1990–1999) | frequent | A2 |
| Sulphur-bellied Bulbul Iole palawanensis | LC | resident (1990–1999) | frequent | A2 |
| Melodious Babbler Malacopteron palawanense | NT | resident (1900–1930) | present | A2 |
| Ashy-headed Babbler Pellorneum cinereiceps | LC | resident (1990–1999) | frequent | A2 |
| Falcated Wren-babbler Ptilocichla falcata | VU | resident (1990–1999) | present | A1, A2 |
| White-vented Shama Copsychus niger | LC | resident (1990–1999) | frequent | A2 |
| Palawan Blue Flycatcher Cyornis lemprieri | NT | resident (1990–1999) | frequent | A2 |
| Palawan Flycatcher Ficedula platenae | VU | resident (1990–1999) | present | A1, A2 |
| Yellow-throated Leafbird Chloropsis palawanensis | LC | resident (1990–1999) | frequent | A2 |
| Palawan Flowerpecker Prionochilus plateni | LC | resident (1990–1999) | frequent | A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1967 | Palawan | Game Refuge (IV) | 100 |
| 1975 | Palawan | Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary (IV) | 100 |
| 1990 | Palawan | UNESCO-MAB Biosphere Reserve (UA) | 100 |
| 1999 | Puerto-Princesa Subterranean River National Park | World Heritage Site (natural or mixed) (UA) | 5 |
| 1999 | Puerto Princesa Subterranean River | Natural Park (III) | 5 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: Puerto Princesa Subterranean River Natural Park / Cleopatra's Needle (Philippines). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/puerto-princesa-subterranean-river-natural-park--cleopatras-needle-iba-philippines on 23/12/2024.