First Region One Birding Caravan
July 1, 2025
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The First Region One Birding Caravan was launched by the Department of Tourism – Region 1, in partnership with the Department of Environment and Natural
About Us
The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines is a nationwide club of birdwatchers interested in the wild birds of the Philippines. Our activities help raise awareness about Philippine avian diversity and its preservation, while promoting birdwatching as a responsible way to enjoy nature. This is backed up by a database of bird sighting records maintained by the Club, the only one in the country.
PH Birding Quick Numbers
The Philippines is well-known for it’s rich marine life, having the center of the center of the marine biodiversity of the world. But what most people do not know, including Filipinos, is that the Philippines can boast of the bird life that can be found here. In fact, the Philippines is ranked third in the world with the highest number of endemics per square kilometer next to Indonesia and Australia.
743
Species
number of species that have been recorded in the Philippines to date
260
Endemics
species that can only be found in our country
296
Migrants
species that winter in our country from August to March
202
Residents
species that occur here as well as in other countries
Based on the 2024 WBCP Checklist of Birds of the Philippines (15 February 2024). The number of residents species include resident species with migrant populations.
You can download the latest WBCP Checklist of Birds of the Philippines here
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WBCP Roundup of Club Activities: April to June 2025
June 30, 2025
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Compiled by Mike Lu April 2025 April 1, 2025 – Guided trip to Forresta Café, Villar City in Dasmarinas, Cavite In partnership with the Villar
2025 Checklist of Philippine Birds
June 30, 2025
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By Cristina Cinco The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines (WBCP) takes pride in the presentation of its annual 2025 Checklist of Philippine Birds that
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Applicants are required to join a guided birdwatching trip with WBCP prior to membership. If you are already a birdwatcher, the requirement to join a guided trip prior to membership is waived.
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