Luzon Redstart Phoenicurus bicolor Scientific name definitions

N Luzon, in N Philippines. Not recorded on Mindoro since 1965 (1 Clement, P., and C. Rose (2015). Robins and Chats. Christopher Helm, London, United Kingdom. Close ).

VULNERABLE. Restricted-range species: present in Mindoro EBA and Luzon EBA. Global population placed in range 2500–10,000 mature individuals. In recent review, 20 localities mapped, of which only nine known to involve post-1980 records. Linear distribution along watercourses clearly limits population size, but reasonably common in suitable habitat on Luzon, with 1 pair/200–300 m of stream on Mt Polis, and more recently 1 pair/100–200 m of river has been suggested as normal. Clearance of forest adjacent to watercourses is a threat, compounded by (and compounding) stream siltation and pollution in many areas as a result of logging, mining and agrochemical run-off (including fertlizers, herbicides and pesticides). Northern Sierra Madre Natural Park and adjacent newly protected areas hold important populations. Mount Pulog National Park, in Cordillera Central, is, by contrast, badly affected by settlers, and watercourses are in poor condition. Present for at least part of year in Maria Aurora Memorial National Park, which receives only nominal protection. Recorded on Mindoro in 1960s, but little suitable habitat remains there. Research on ecology, range and status needed, along with more protected areas with strong populations of the species, and greater control of river pollution and damage.