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close| Location | Indonesia, Maluku Utara |
| Central coordinates | 127o 31.00' East 0o 46.00' South |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2 |
| Area | 23,024 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 2,111m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information There are some restricted-range bird species which need to be reconfirmed from this area, i.e. Moluccan Woodcock Scolopax rochussenii the threatened bird species (Lambert 1994, BirdLife International 2001). Other bird species which probably exist i.e. Giant Coucal Centropus goliath, Blue-and-White Kingfisher Halcyon diops, Ivory-breasted Pitta Pitta maxima, Dusky Friarbird Philemon fuscicapillus, Paradise Crow Lycocorax pyrrhopterus, Purple Dollarbird Eurystomus azureus (Lambert 1994).
Site description Gunung Sibela (2110 m) has narrow and long ridges from west to north. There are 10 villages around Gunung Sibela which spread on the coastal area. The land around of Gunung Sibela is fertile for plantation or dry land farming. Most people work as dry land farmer and fisherman. Main comodity for plantation are coconut, cacao and coffee.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moluccan Megapode Eulipoa wallacei | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| White Cockatoo Cacatua alba | unknown | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Chattering Lory Lorius garrulus | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Protected areas
| Protected area | Designation | Area (ha) | Relationship with IBA | Overlap with IBA (ha) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gunung Sibela | Nature Reserve | 23,024 | is identical to site | 23,024 |
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Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - |
Land use
| Land-use | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|
| nature conservation and research | - |
| agriculture | - |
Other biodiversity This area is supports a large group of Macaca nigra. Bacan Island is the only place in Maluku for this species. The other important fauna is Cervus timorensis moluccensis and Hydrosaurus amboinensis (MacKinnon & Artha 1981, Purmiasa 1993, Hitipeuw & Tuhumury 1999.obs.pri.).
Management considerations Natural habitat alteration for plantation and parrot catching for trade by local communities.
Protection status 23024 ha has been declared as Nature Reserve based on SK Menteri Kehutanan Nomor 326/Kpts-II/1987 on 15 October 1987 (Departemen Kehutanan 2000).
References BirdLife International. 2001. Threatened bird of Asia: BirdLife International Red Data Book. Cambridge, U.K: BirdLife International.Lambert, F.R. 1994. Notes on the avifauna of Bacan, Kasiruta and Obi, North Moluccas. In Kukila vol. 7 (1). Kukila, Jakarta.MacKinnon, J & Artha, M.B. 1981. A National Conservation Plan For Indonesia vol VII: Maluku & Irian Jaya. UNDP/FAO National Parks Development Project, Bogor.Monk. K.A., de Fretes, Y. and Reksodiharjo-Lilley, G. 1997. The Ecology of Nusa Tenggara and Maluku. Periplus Edition, Singapura Smiet, A.C., Latupereissa, Th. & Sangadji, I.S. 1981. Result of Feasibility Studies and Proposals for Conservation Area in Maluku Tenggara. UNDP/FAO National Parks Development Project, Bogor.
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