Black-faced spoonbill
The black-faced spoonbill (Platalea minor) has the most restricted distribution of all spoonbills, and it is the only one regarded as endangered. The black-faced spoonbill population in the 2012 census was recorded at 2,693 birds, with an estimation of 1,600 mature birds. Breeding colonies occur between March and August, on small islands. These birds are known to be crepuscular eaters, using inter ...
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Haribon Leads Quest For The Endangered Black-faced Spoonbill
Environmental group Haribon Foundation marked its first birdwatching activity this year in search for the endangered Black-faced Spoonbill (Platalea minor) in the wetlands of Candaba, Pampanga.
The Black-faced Spoonbill is a long-legged wading migratory bird with a white plumage, black face and an elongated spoon-shaped bill. The IUCN red list estimates less than 4,000 Black-faced Spoonbills in 2017 worldwide. They are recorded as Endangered due to foreseen rapid population decline over the next years because of habitat loss.
"The Black-faced spoonbill has been seen many times in Candaba ... -
Spotting Feathered Friends
Haribon Foundation conducts bird watching tour each year as part of its annual Welcome to the Birds series of activities, where over half a million of migratory birds including globally threatened species visit the country typically from September to March to find temporary shelter, forage for food and rest from the harsh winter months.
One of the recently conducted tours was in Las Piñas- Parañaque Critical Habitat and Ecotourism Area (LPPCHEA) to student groups, members and volunteers who wanted to learn and observe the wide variety of bird species. Just a few hours away from the metrop ... -
Rare Birds Spotted At Candaba Swamp In Pampanga
Several species of rare birds and fowls were spotted at the Candaba Swamp in Pampanga; including a species of migratory bird that was previously undocumented to visit the Philippines.
Respected birdwatcher Robert Hutchinson, who co-authored A Naturalist's Guide to the Birds of the Philippines, spotted male Baikal Teal amidst the thick aquatic vegetation in the swamp.
The teal, which is a kind of small freshwater duck, originate from Eastern Siberia and then flies south in the winter to areas such as South Korea, Eastern China, and Japan; sometimes turning up as far as Hong Kong and Taiwa ... -
First Birding For 2016
I've just been back from Manchuria Trip, but already feeling the call of Candaba. Curiosity of what might have dropped in while we were away birding in China was just too much to resist! With pending work , family new year feast, house cleaning , and everything that's been on hold while I was away , the Candaba bit had to wait until 2nd of January.
Hmm.. so far, road was not passable from the back entry point and we didn't waste time driving back to front entry point. I was on a relaxed morning walk, enjoying the beautiful scene of Mt. Arayat and any birds along the way that I could see ... -
Philippine Birds Facing Extinction First Of Three Parts
On September 7, 36-year-old Bernie Apal and two companions were on their way to the barangay hall of Sibulan in Santa Cruz, Davao del Sur to get residence certificates. They tried to follow the short-cut way instead of the usual road going to the place.
The area was covered with trees as it was located in the foothills of Mount Apo, the country's highest peak. The three were talking while walking when Apal saw a bird that was entangled in tree-roots and was wrapped with perennial vine. Even though the bird was in a cliff, Apal decided to rescue it.
Apal, a Bagobo-Tagabawa farmer, thought ...