The Philippines is a megadiverse nation, home to over 600 birds. About 200 or so of those are endemic to the islands and cannot be found elsewhere.
The Philippines’ national bird is the Philippine Eagle, which, as its name indicates, is found only here. Other endemic birds include the Philippine Nightjar, the Philippine Bush Warbler, and the Philippine Duck.
List of Common Birds Found in the Philippines
Sea Birds
- Black Noddy
- Brown Booby
- Brown Noddy
- Great Crested Tern
- Red-footed Booby
- Sooty Tern
- Wandering Tattler
Birds of Prey
- Brahminy Kite
- Crested Serpent Eagle
- Osprey
- Peregrine Falcon
- Philippine Eagle
Migratory Birds
- Arctic Warbler
- Chinese Egret
- Eastern Curlew
- Gray-tailed Tattler
- Northern Pintail
- Siberian Rubythroat
Nocturnal Birds
- Palawan Frogmouth
- Philippine Hawk Owl
- Philippine Nightjar
- Philippine Scops Owl
Water Birds
- Black-crowned Night Heron
- Philippine Coot
- Philippine Duck
- Purple Heron
- Whiskered Tern
- White-browed Crake
Forest Birds
- Blackish Cuckoo-shrike
- Flame-templed Babbler
- Philippine Fairy-bluebird
- Yellow-breasted Fruit Dove
Grassland Birds
- Indigo-banded Kingfisher
- Philippine Bush Warbler
- Philippine Coucal
Wetland Birds
- Buff-banded Rail
- Pied Fantail
- White-collared Kingfisher
Common Philippine Birds by Color
Blue Birds
- Azure-breasted Pitta
- Blue-crowned Racquet-tail
- Blue-naped Parrot
- Philippine Fairy-bluebird
Green Birds
- Green Racket-tail
- Philippine Green Pigeon
- Philippine Hanging Parrot
- Philippine Trogon
Red Birds
- Flame-templed Babbler
- Philippine Cockatoo
- Red-keeled Flowerpecker
Yellow Birds
- Philippine Bulbul
- Philippine Oriole
- Yellow-breasted Fruit Dove
Orange Birds
- Coppersmith Barbet
- Flame-breasted Fruit Dove
Brown Birds
- Brown Shrike
- Philippine Brown Dove
- Philippine Serpent Eagle
Black Birds
- Black-naped Oriole
- Philippine Crow
- Philippine Drongo
White Birds
- Philippine Magpie-robin
- White-collared Kingfisher
- White-eared Brown Dove
Gray Birds
- Gray-backed Tailorbird
- Philippine Falconet
The Philippines is a birdwatcher’s paradise with a rich diversity of avian species due to its unique geographical location and varied habitats. Some of the best birding sites in the country include Subic Bay, Palawan Island, and Rajah Sikatuna National Park. The peak season for birdwatching in the Philippines varies depending on whether one is interested in observing migratory birds or resident bird species. The country’s unique location along the East Asian-Australasian Flyway makes it a crucial stopover for many migratory bird species during their winter migration. On the other hand, resident bird species can be observed year-round.
FAQs
1. What birds are endangered in the Philippines? Several birds living in the Philippines are at risk of going extinct. This includes the Luzon Hornbill, the Philippine Cockatoo, and the Writhe-billed Hornbill.
