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
WBCP Roundup of Club Activities: January to March 2025
Compiled by Mike Lu JANUARY 2025 January 5, 2025 – WBCP New Year Party at the Villa-Real residence, Quezon City WBCP members gathered for their
Club Trip: PICOP January 2025
Parts 1-3 on January 5-6, 2025 by Dindo Malonzo Parts 4-5 on January 7-8, 2025 by Russel Orodio There is a lot of mystique surrounding
Dawn Chorus Under a Fig Tree
By Janina Castro Let’s use sound to transport us to a birding site. This is a long recording you can use for meditation, to escape
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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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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.