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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 ...
There are seven distinct Endemic Bird Areas in the Philippines: (1) Mindoro, (2) Luzon, (3) Negros and Panay, (4) Cebu, (5) Mindanao and the Eastern Visayas, (6) the Sulu Archipelago and (7) Palawan. [4] In the context of Philippines bird endemics, the rhabdornis merit special discussion. The affinities of these birds with other species has ...
Binomial name. Chloropsis flavipennis. (Tweeddale, 1878) The Philippine leafbird (Chloropsis flavipennis) is a species of bird in the family Chloropseidae. It is endemic to the Philippines. It is found in the islands of Mindanao, Leyte, Samar and Cebu. Its natural habitat is tropical moist lowland forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.
Description and taxonomy. The Philippine hawk-eagle is a large raptor with a dark brown upper plumage and a pale brown belly. Head and chest are streaked and the lower belly is finely barred. The species has a conspicuous backwards crest. Juveniles are paler. The call a high, screeching “week wik!” or single “week!”. [6]
The Palawan sunbird is 10–11.4 cm (3.9–4.5 in) in length. The male weighs 6.7–11.9 g (0.24–0.42 oz), the female 6–10 g (0.21–0.35 oz). The species is sexual dimorphic. The male is olive above, the remiges are black with green edging and the black tail has a white tip. The throat, side of neck, throat and breast are blue-black ...
Philippine cuckoo-dove. Philippine drongo-cuckoo. Philippine duck. Philippine frogmouth. Philippine honey buzzard. Philippine leaf warbler. Philippine megapode. Philippine spinetail. Purple needletail.
Philippine fairy-bluebird. Philippine falconet. Philippine frogmouth. Philippine green pigeon. Philippine hanging parrot. Philippine hawk-cuckoo. Philippine hawk-eagle. Philippine honey buzzard. Philippine jungle flycatcher.
Description and taxonomy. This bird is of moderate size and has a long tail. It is commonly found in wooded areas and open spaces in lowland regions. Its upper body is a sooty gray color, while its underbody is white. It features a black band on its chest and a black face, with a distinct white throat and brow.