Wednesday, 16 November 2022

Presenter: Peter Candido

The Philippine Archipelago consists of over 7100 islands, with a total area slightly less than that of the British Isles. Of the 590 bird species recorded there, approximately 400 are resident and over half of these are endemic. Sadly, much of the lowland forest of these islands has now disappeared, and many endemic species are in danger of extinction. Fortunately the more remote mountainous regions still provide protection for a rich avifauna, and the Philippines offers some of the most exciting birding in Asia.

Join Peter on a trip from steamy lowland forests to remote mountains on Luzon, Mindanao and Palawan in search of some of the fascinating birds of this tropical archipelago, including gorgeous kingfishers, a variety of owls, strange starlings and iconic species such as Palawan Peacock Pheasant, Celestial Monarch, Whiskered Pitta and the great Philippine Eagle.

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