Pic Paradis
Paradise Peak
Pic Paradis is located in Saint-Martin
Pic Paradis
Pic Paradis
Highest point
Elevation424 m (1,391 ft)
Prominence424 m (1,391 ft)
Coordinates18°04′39″N 63°03′00″W / 18.07750°N 63.05000°W / 18.07750; -63.05000
Geography
LocationSaint Martin

Pic Paradis or Pic du Paradis (Paradise Peak in English) is the highest point in a chain of hills in the Collectivity of Saint Martin, an overseas collectivity of France on the island of Saint Martin, located in the Caribbean, with an elevation of 424 m (1,391 ft), making it the highest point on the island.

Important Bird Area

Bridled quail-doves are resident in the IBA

A 205 ha area, encompassing the forested western slopes of the peak from an altitude of 300 m to the summit, has been recognised as an Important Bird Area (IBA) by BirdLife International because it supports populations of bridled quail-doves, green and purple-throated caribs, Antillean crested hummingbirds, Caribbean elaenias, scaly-breasted and pearly-eyed thrashers and Lesser Antillean bullfinches.[1]

References

  1. "Pic Paradis". BirdLife Data Zone. BirdLife International. 2021. Retrieved 20 February 2021.
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