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) | present | A1, A2 |
| Uniform Swiftlet Aerodramus vanikorensis | LC | resident (1990–1999) | present | A2 |
| Palawan Hornbill Anthracoceros marchei | VU | resident (1980–1989) | present | A1, A2 |
| Philippine Cockatoo Cacatua haematuropygia | CR | resident (1990–1999) | present | A1 |
| Blue-headed Racquet-tail Prioniturus platenae | VU | resident (1960–1969) | present | A1, A2 |
| Palawan Tit Pardaliparus amabilis | NT | resident (1950–1980) | present | A2 |
| Yellow-throated Leafbird Chloropsis palawanensis | LC | resident (1950–1980) | present | A2 |
| Year | Protected Area | Designation (management category) | % coverage of IBA |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1975 | Palawan | Game Refuge and Bird Sanctuary (IV) | 100 |
| Habitat | % of IBA | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | major (>10) | |
| Artificial/Terrestrial | - |
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Important Bird Area factsheet: San Vicente - Taytay - Roxas forests (Philippines). Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/site/factsheet/san-vicente--taytay--roxas-forests-iba-philippines on 22/12/2024.