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This is a list of the bird species recorded in the Philippines. The avifauna of the Philippines include a total of 743 species, of which 229 are endemic , five have been introduced by humans. This list's taxonomic treatment (designation and sequence of orders, families and species) and nomenclature (common and scientific names) follow the ...
The Philippine collared-dove, Streptopelia dusumieri, has been recorded in northern Borneo, but not since the 1960s. The bird has also been introduced on some of the Mariana Islands. This bird is included in the Philippines endemic list since its current presence in Borneo is not confirmed and its presence in the Mariana Islands is man made.
Birds that are indigenous or naturalised in the Philippines. Birds that are introduced but not naturalised are not included. Subcategories.
The Philippine eagle (Pithecophaga jefferyi), also known as the monkey-eating eagle or great Philippine eagle, is a critically endangered species of eagle of the family Accipitridae which is endemic to forests in the Philippines. It has brown and white-colored plumage, a shaggy crest, and generally measures 86 to 102 cm (2.82 to 3.35 ft) in ...
The Philippine falconet (Microhierax erythrogenys) is a species of bird of prey in the family Falconidae, genus Microhierax. [2] It is endemic to the lowland forests of Philippines , and can often be seen near open forest edges hunting flying insects. [ 3 ]
Pages in category "Endemic birds of the Philippines" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 281 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
The Palawan peacock-pheasant (Polyplectron napoleonis) is a medium-sized (up to 50cm long) bird in the family Phasianidae endemic to the island of Palawan in the Philippines. The spectacular male has a black body with blue marks on the wings, a grayish, finely speckled back and tail with blue peacock “eyes,” white marks on the face, and a ...
Brown doves are members of the genus Phapitreron in the pigeon family. Their common name refers to their overall brown coloration. They are endemic to the Philippines.All brown doves are tree-dwellers, but the different species occupy different types of wooded habitats; some are more restricted to old-growth forest while other make use of secondary forest and other woodland.