Data Zone
Justification of Red List category
This species is listed as Near Threatened because it is suspected to be in moderately rapid population decline owing to on-going forest clearance, especially in lowland areas. It is not considered more threatened because it can use secondary habitats and lower montane forest.
Population justification
The global population size has not been quantified, but the species is described as uncommon (Allen 2020).
Trend justification
Forest cover loss in this species' range over the past 10 years has been approximately 15% (Global Forest Watch 2022, using Hansen et al. [2013] data and methods disclosed therein). As a forest-dependent species, this is the absolute minimum suspected population reduction. In addition, degradation and fragmentation is suspected to have driven further reduction, though this is unquantified. The population is therefore suspected to have declined by 15-25% over the last ten years with a precautionary best guess of a reduction of 20-25%. Forest cover loss over the past five years has accelerated to an average of approximately 1.9-2.0% per year. Forest loss over the next 10 years is therefore suspected to be at least 19-20%. The population is therefore suspected to decline by 20-29% over the next 10 years when degradation and fragmentation are taken into account.
Pardaliparus amabilis occurs on Palawan, Balabac and Calauit, Philippines, where it is generally considered uncommon (Collar et al. 1999). There have been no recent records from Balabac and Calauit.
This species occurs in primary evergreen forest in the lowlands, and its occurrence at higher elevations remains to be confirmed. Levels of tolerance of secondary or logged forest are also poorly understood.
The principal threat to this species is forest loss. Forest clearance on Palawan for agriculture and timber has been relatively severe, and is suspected to exceed 20% over the next 10 years, leading to a near-equal decline in the population of this species.
Conservation Actions Underway
No targeted conservation actions are known for this species, although some of its habitat is protected (UNEP-WCMC and IUCN 2022).
Conservation Actions Proposed
Conduct repeated surveys within the species' range to determine its current distribution and abundance, as well as assess population trends and rates of habitat loss. Conduct ecological studies to improve understanding of its precise habitat requirements, tolerance of secondary habitats and response to fragmentation. Effectively protect significant areas of suitable habitat at key sites, in both strictly protected areas and community-led multiple use areas.
Text account compilers
Berryman, A.
Contributors
Benstead, P., Gilroy, J. & Taylor, J.
Recommended citation
BirdLife International (2024) Species factsheet: Palawan Tit Pardaliparus amabilis. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/factsheet/palawan-tit-pardaliparus-amabilis on 22/11/2024.
Recommended citation for factsheets for more than one species: BirdLife International (2024) IUCN Red List for birds. Downloaded from
https://datazone.birdlife.org/species/search on 22/11/2024.