Palawan flycatcher (Ficedula platenae)

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Threats

With such a small range that is being rapidly reduced by ongoing clearance, degradation and fragmentation of its lowland forest habitat, the Palawan flycatcher is considered vulnerable to extinction. Habitat destruction has been extensive on Palawan and logging and mining concessions have been granted for most remaining forest tracts on the island. Furthermore, illegal logging is thought to continue across much of the south of the island (3). However, the small populations on the tiny satellite islands of Pangulasian and Lagen appear relatively secure (3) (4).

Conservation

In 1990, the whole of Palawan was designated a Biosphere Reserve, although enforcement of laws on habitat alteration and hunting has proven difficult. The Palawan flycatcher also occurs in St Paul’s Subterranean River National Park, which is actively managed and protected by the local government of Palawan and may soon be significantly extended to the east (3).