About Us
The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines is a nation-wide 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.
725
Species
number of species that have been recorded in the Philippines to date
255
Endemics
species that can only be found in our country
278
Migrants
species that winter in our country from August to March
205
Residents
species that occur here as well as in other countries
Based on the 2022 WBCP Checklist of Birds of the Philippines (15 February 2022). The number of residents species include resident species with migrant populations.
You can download the latest WBCP Checklist of Birds of the Philippines here.
Latest Posts
It Started with a Fantail…
by Kris Cu The first time I saw a Philippine Pied Fantail hopping around my neighbour’s leaky garden faucet, I was 7 years old, and
WBCP Roundup of Club Activities: July to September 2025
Compiled by Mike Lu July 2025 July 11, 2025 – Regional Ecotourism Meeting at 1898 Hotel Colonia en las Filipinas, Makati The Department of Tourism-National
WBCP Raptor Exhibit Photos
The Wild Bird Club of the Philippines was once again invited to participate in the More Than The Maya exhibit this year at the FisherMall
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Avian Archipelago
Everything You Wanted to Ask About Birdwatching in the Philippines
Behind the Bins: Birding Prep and Etiquette
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Have a question about birdwatching? Need help on bird identification? Send us a message.
Become a Member
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.
For any questions, if you wish to be included in the mailing list for guided trip announcements or you’re a birdwatcher who wish to join the club, send an email to info@birdwatch.ph.