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close| Location | Indonesia, Maluku |
| Central coordinates | 125o 58.00' East 7o 48.00' South |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2 |
| Area | 45,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 1,400m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2004 |
Ornithological information There are three endemic species of Wetar Island, two of which are Crimson-hooded Myzomela Myzomela kuehni and Black-chested Honeyeater Lichmera notabilis, surely live in this area. Wetar Figbird Sphecotheres hypoleucos is predicted lives in this area.
Site description The village concentrate on the coastal area, and most of the people work as dry land farmer and fisherman. Main comodities are coconut, coffee, cashew, cacao, kapok, clove, nutmeg and also honey bee.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Slaty Cuckoo-dove Turacoena modesta | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Near Threatened |
| Wetar Ground-dove Gallicolumba hoedtii | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
| Timor Imperial-pigeon Ducula cineracea | - | 2004 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Endangered |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Forest | - | |
| Savanna | - |
Management considerations Natural habitat alteration for cultivation and burning vegetation for shifting agriculture.
Protection status 45000 ha of this area has been proposed as a Nature Reserve(MacKinnon & Artha 1981, Monk et.al.1997)
References 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
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Gunung Arnau. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 26/05/2013
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