Magapit Protected Landscape
Facts and practical information
The Magapit Protected Landscape is a protected area of forested limestone hills and grasslands in the Cagayan Valley of northern Luzon island in the Philippines. It covers an area of 3,403.62 hectares in northeastern Cagayan province straddling the municipalities of Lal-lo and Gattaran. The park was established as a game refuge and bird sanctuary on 15 August 1947 covering an initial area of 4,554 hectares declared through Administrative Order No. 10 by President Manuel Roxas. On 23 April 2000, the park was redesignated as a protected landscape area under the National Integrated Protected Areas System Act through Proclamation No. 285 signed by President Joseph Estrada. The park is a component of the Northeastern Cagayan Key Biodiversity Area and also contains the Lal-lo and Gattaran Shell Middens, a proposed World Heritage Site. ()
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Wildlife
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White-bellied sea eagle
The white-bellied sea eagle, also known as the white-breasted sea eagle, is a remarkable bird of prey belonging to the Accipitridae family. This bird is easily identifiable by its white head, breast, under-wing coverts, and tail, which contrast strikingly with its grey...
Birds
Philippine duck
The Philippine duck, locally known as "papan" is a substantial dabbling duck that belongs to the genus Anas. This distinctive species is native to the Philippines and is currently experiencing a significant population decline, with estimates suggesting there are only...
Birds
Yellow-vented bulbul
The yellow-vented bulbul, also known as the eastern yellow-vented bulbul, is an enchanting passerine bird belonging to the bulbul family. This species inhabits Southeast Asia, ranging from Indochina to the Philippines. Unlike some birds that favor dense forests, the...
Birds
Philippine bulbul
The Philippine bulbul is a charming songbird endemic to the Philippines and a member of the bulbul family, Pycnonotidae. These birds grace the subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests with their melodious songs.
Birds
Amethyst brown dove
The Amethyst Brown Dove is a captivating bird native to the Philippines, thriving in subtropical and tropical moist lowland and montane forests. If you're exploring these areas, particularly at elevations between 500 and 2,000 meters, you might be lucky enough to spot...
Birds
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