Blue-capped Wood-Kingfisher
Taken in PICOP, Bislig, Surigao. This uncommon Mindanao endemic is one of the several stunning forest kingfishers that can be seen in the Philippines. Photo Nicky Icarangal / Birding Adventure Philippines
Silvery Kingfisher
Taken in PICOP, Bislig, Surigao. This small riverine kingfisher is one of the most beautiful wild birds in the Philippines. The bright red "boots" in contrast to its dark plumage is always a delight to look at. Photo Nicky Icarangal / Birding Adventure Philippines
Rufous-lored Kingfisher
Taken in PICOP, Bislig, Surigao. Another forest kingfisher that can be found only in Mindanao, Bohol and other islands in the Visayas. Easy to hear but hard to see, this gorgeous kingfisher is becoming more uncommon due to rapid disappearance of suitable habitat. Photo Nicky Icarangal / Birding Adventure Philippines
Philippine Frogmouth
Taken in Rajah Sikatuna National Park (RSNP), Bohol. This is one of the two endemic frogmouths of the Philippines. It can be found in Luzon, Mindanao and other major islands except Palawan. This individual can be seen in its cup-like nest. Photo Nicky Icarangal / Birding Adventure Philippines
