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close| Location | Philippines, Region IX |
| Central coordinates | 123o 23.00' East 8o 19.00' North |
| IBA criteria | A1, A2 |
| Area | 10,000 ha |
| Altitude | 0 - 1,186m |
| Year of IBA assessment | 2001 |
Ornithological information Several of the threatened and restricted-range species of the Mindanao and Eastern Visayas Endemic Bird Area have been recorded on or near to Mt Dapiak, mainly during collecting expeditions in the 1950s, including Philippine Eagle. It is possible that the forests in this IBA will prove to have a similar avifauna to those of nearby Mt Malindang (PH107) and Mt Sugarloaf (PH109), and it could prove to have a more intact lowland avifauna than these other IBAs.
Site description Mt Dapiak and Mt Paraya lie to the east of Mt Malindang (PH107) in north-eastern Zamboanga del Sur Province, and rise to 980 and 1,186 m respectively. It has been reported that much of Mt Dapiak is denuded of forest, with only small patches of remnant secondary vegetation, but nearby Mt Paraya is reported to have approximately 80% intact forest. Much of this forest is likely to be lowland in type, with montane forest near the mountain peaks. However, little reliable information is available on this area because of its relative inaccessibility. The native Subanen tribe lives in these mountains.
Populations of IBA trigger species
| Species | Season | Period | Population estimate | Quality of estimate | IBA Criteria | IUCN Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Philippine Eagle Pithecophaga jefferyi | - | 2001 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Critically Endangered |
| Spotted Imperial-pigeon Ducula carola | - | 2001 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Giant Scops-owl Otus gurneyi | - | 2001 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Rufous-lored Kingfisher Todiramphus winchelli | - | 2001 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Philippine Dwarf-kingfisher Ceyx melanurus | - | 2001 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Silvery Kingfisher Alcedo argentata | - | 2001 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Mindanao Broadbill Eurylaimus steerii | - | 2001 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Azure-breasted Pitta Pitta steerii | - | 2001 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
| Little Slaty Flycatcher Ficedula basilanica | - | 2001 | present [units unknown] | - | A1 | Vulnerable |
Habitats
| IUCN habitat | Habitat detail | Extent (% of site) |
|---|---|---|
| Artificial landscapes (terrestrial) | - | |
| Forest | - |
Management considerations The extraction of timber is reported to be the major problem on Mt Paraya, and presumably also on Mt Dapiak.
Protection status Mt Paraya has been proposed as a provincial park by Zamboanga del Sur province as well as proposed for protection under the NIPAS by DENR Region 9.
Conservation response Mt Paraya is a proposed provincial park as well as proposed for protection under the NIPAS. A Protected Areas Survey Assessment is required for this area as a prerequisite for endorsement to the NIPAS. Surveys are required in this IBA, to investigate both the extent and quality of the remaining habitats and the current status of the threatened and restricted-range birds and other biodiversity.
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Recommended citation BirdLife International (2013) Important Bird Areas factsheet: Mount Dapiak-Mount Paraya. Downloaded from http://www.birdlife.org on 22/05/2013
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