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Birding Tanjung Aru Beach, Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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That is mainly the Philippines, as indicated by the species name lucionensis (Luzon is the Philippines’ biggest island). It is listed as Near Threatened, partly due to the usual occurrence of illegal trade for the pet market. It is listed as vulnerable, again as a consequence of illegal trade and habitat loss.

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An Environmental Case Study - A Peril in Paradise: The Threat and Consequences of Mining in Sibuyan Island, Philippines

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The Philippines is renowned as one of the world’s hottest biodiversity hotspots. Sibuyan Island is a stunning paradise and home to a significant portion of Philippine endemism. Unfortunately, this paradise’s ecosystem is now threatened by alleged illegal mining operations.

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Birds of the Indonesian Archipelago: Greater Sundas and Wallacea–A Field Guide Review

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We’re looking at an area of Asia southeast of the Malay Peninsula and mainland Southeast Asia, southwest of the Philippines, north and northwest of Australia, west of Papua New Guinea (a boundary called “Lydekker’s Line”), intercut by the equator. The maps on the inside front and back covers help a lot.

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