Elegant Tit
Taken in Sagada, Mountain Province. This gorgeous endemic is a common inhabitant of all major islands of the Philippines. It is frequently found in mixed flock and its location is given away by its cheerful song. Photo Arnel Telesforo / Birding Adventure Philippines
Philippine Scops Owl
Taken in Pangil, Laguna. This scops-owl inhabits the lowland forests of Luzon, Mindanao and other islands preying on iinsects and small lizards. Photo Nicky Icarangal / Birding Adventure Philippines
Spotted Wood-Kingfisher
Taken in Mt. Makiling, Laguna. This male wood-kingfisher perches in dark recesses of the understory of forests in Luzon, Catanduanes, Marinduque, Panay and Negros Islands. Photo Nicky Icarangal / Birding Adventure Philippines
Coleto
Taken in Mt. Makiling, Laguna. This endemic belongs to the family of mynas and starlings and ranges in all major Philippine islands except Palawan. Its lovely, tinkling chime-like calls are a delight to hear during birdwalks in Philippine forests. Photo Nicky Icarangal / Birding Adventure Philippines
