by Christian Perez Christian continues his series on Philippine bird books. In this third installment, he focuses on Philippine endemics. Introduction After reviewing the pioneering work of ornithologists in the 18th century, which was marked by the introduction of modern taxonomy to classify and name living beings, we will now review the explorations of the…
by Gina Mapua WBCP signed a formal agreement with the DENR-BMB to work for the protection and conservation of birds and their habitats. WBPC President Gina Mapua calls on WBCP members to help by working on the ethics and protocol of birdwatching and bird photography, coordinating with the BMB on their rehabilitation and release projects,…
by Marester Bas Macasiano Husband and wife birders Marester Bas Macasiano and Clemn “Boymac” Macasiano had the rare experience of seeing and photographing the endangered Japanese Night Heron while birding in Negros Oriental. IUCN classifies this bird as endangered. It breeds in Japan and is described as highly migratory. It has been recorded in Taiwan,…
by Carmela Balcazar Samar Island Natural Park (SINP) is a birding area in the Visayas. Some of the target birds there are: Samar Hornbill, Rufous Hornbill, Visayan Blue Fantail, Visayan Miniature Babbler, Pink Imperial Pigeon,Visayan Broadbill, Steere’s Pitta, Mindanao Bleeding Heart, Rufous-lored Kingfisher, Celestial Monarch, and Little Slaty Flycatcher. This is one of the first…
November 3, 2014 – GMA News Interview Quezon City Mike Lu shared a series of photos posted by Bob Kaufman on the fb-WBCP page. The photos were of bird carcasses – Black-naped Oriole, Phil Bulbul and Coppersmith Barbet. One photo even featured two hunters with more than a dozen guns. The hunter even said he…
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