Remote Philippines. Mindoro, Sierra Madre, Bohol, Cebu, Negros, Camiguin Sur. Leader: Rob Hutchinson

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1 Remote Philippines Mindoro, Sierra Madre, Bohol, Cebu, Negros, Camiguin Sur 10 th February 2 nd March 2013 Leader: Rob Hutchinson Participants: Michael Frost, Andrew Herbert, Les Holliwell, Ron and Sue Johns, John Lobel, Steve Lowe Negros Scops Owl, Negros Rob Hutchinson/Birdtour Asia The Philippines are the most endemic rich region in Asia and modern day taxonomy is boosting this tally constantly such that several trips might be needed to come close to seeing the majority. Our remote tour took in several areas not featured in our scheduled tours and a whole new set of endemics, plus a chance for some to catch up on any missed previously. The tour was extremely successful finding all expected endemics on Mindoro including Mindoro Hornbill, Mindoro Boobook and the critically endangered Black-hooded Coucal. In the Sierra Madre mountains of northern Luzon the highlight was the enigmatic Whiskered Pitta with a fine supporting cast of Sierra Madre Crow, Golden-crowned and Luzon Striped Babblers, Cream-bellied Fruit Dove and more. A most unexpected typhoon cut short our time on Bohol but we still found Yellow-breasted Tailorbird, Black-crowned Babbler and Visayan Wattled Broadbill, before a full day on Cebu with Black Shama, Cebu Bulbul and Cebu Boobook. Our visit to Camiguin Sur gave us yet another of the recently split boobooks plus likely armchair ticks like Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher before we finished the tour on Negros with an exceptional tally of west Visayan endemic headlined by Negros Scops Owl, Visayan Shama, Visayan Rhabdornis, Negros Striped Babbler and the incomparable Flame-templed Babbler. Even with a high focus on the most difficult endemics we still recorded an excellent 129 endemics.

2 A short extension to Subic Bay and other sites around Manila added an addition 11 endemics and 1 nearendemic including the highly-threatened Green Racquet-tail, stunning views of Ashy Ground Thrush and a magnificent Philippine Eagle Owl. After assembling in Manila and enjoying a fantastic buffet dinner, the start of the tour proper saw us on a flight early next morning to the neighbouring island of Mindoro. The improving infrastructure meant we were soon at our base in Sablayan and after an early lunch were on our way to the unlikely birding location of Siburan Penal Colony. This prison protects some of the last remaining lowland forest on Mindoro and wishing to make the most of our time here we headed straight under the canopy in spite of the midday heat. The relative cool of the forest proved surprisingly active and we soon added our first endemic in the form of a Scarlet-collared Flowerpecker and one of the most recent additions of the islands endemic avifauna Mindoro Bulbul and were impressed by their distinctive appearance and calls compared to the Philippine Bulbul we all knew from previous trips. The deep booming calls of our number one target, the critically endangered Black-hooded Coucal, were soon located but they proved surprisingly adept at hiding for such a big bird and it was some time before one finally broke cover for a good view. A small group of Black-bibbed Cuckooshrikes were a nice surprise before we headed out to the forest edge for the late afternoon. The unusually windy weather killed much of the hoped-for activity but a pair of mindorensis Bar-bellied Cuckooshrikes was good to see in case of future splitting (both sexes here lack any barring to the underparts!) and a smart Mindoro Hornbill climbed into a bare tree allowing excellent views. Several Blue-naped Parrots passed by as did Palawan Crows, Philippine Green Pigeons and a brief flyby from a Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon. Fortunately the wind abated towards dusk encouraging several Great Eared and Savanna Nightjars to take to the sky in search of prey. No sooner had dusk descended than our prime night-time target, the endemic Mindoro Boobook, shot onto an open branch above us for an excellent finish to our first day. We started the next day in the forest again with hoards of Mindoro Hornbills attracted by a fruiting tree, improved views of Mindoro Bulbul, Scarlet-collared Flowerpecker, the mindorensis Blue-crowned Racquet-tail (suggested by some as a full species) gave some flybys, but the rare local form of Indian Cuckoo remained out of sight. Mindoro Boobook and Mindoro Hornbill, Siburan, Mindoro Out on the forest edge yet more Scarlet-collared Flowerpeckers appeared plus our first Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker and Grey-streaked Flycatcher. A Luzon Hawk Eagle put on an interesting performance, dropping to the ground only to reappear with a dark lump which scope views identified as a Plain Bush-hen, a frustrating experience for those in the group that had never seen this skulking endemic alive! A Rufous-crowned Bee-eater was yet another recently created endemic, this time a split from Blue-throated Bee-eater, and rounded off the morning nicely. In the afternoon we made our way back to the same area and spent some time watching the large lake there which held good numbers of Philippine Ducks and Wandering Whistling Ducks, Yellow Bittern, White-browed Crake and a wintering Chinese Pond Heron. Overhead were a Rufous-bellied Eagle, Purple Needletails and an impressive fishing demonstration from an Osprey. As the temperature began to cool we again took up position at the forest edge where Mindoro Hornbills and several Blue-naped Parrots were quick to show. Highlight of the afternoon was finally sighting a Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon after hearing them calling persistently, and at one stage it even launched into a spectacular display dive before settling again in full view. More Mindoro Racquet-tails flew by, the distinctive all-black mindorensis Philippine Coucal showed and three Metallic Pigeon were seen distantly before we made our way back to the capital town of San Jose for an overnight stay. The next day was a major travel day taking us all the way from Mindoro to the remote Sierra Madre mountain range of northern Luzon. Flights first back to Manila, then onwards to Tuguegarao, were followed by a jeepney

3 ride then a long but not too strenuous walk across denuded hillsides headed for the forest ridges of the Sierra Madre, some of us taking the easier (but not necessarily more comfortable!) of riding horses to our picturesque overnight camping spot on the forest edge, next to a clear mountain river. The walk out gave us a brief sighting of a Philippine Collared Dove, several Tawny Grassbird, Elegant Tit and Blue-headed Fantail. We awoke the next morning to the sound of Luzon Boobooks, Spotted Wood Kingfishers and Rufous Hornbills, hastily eating breakfast as we were keen to bird along the way to the main camp. Both Blue-headed Fantails and Elegant Tits proved to be common and in the bamboo scrub along the way we encountered two Furtive Flycatchers which certainly lived up to their name, proving very elusive for the most part. Bar-bellied Cuckooshrikes, here with barred bellies, were a nice comparison with the Mindoro birds and our first Luzon Hornbills appeared. As we made our way higher a Sierra Madre Crow gave us flyover views, and most importantly we were able to hear the distinctive calls from this Slender-billed Crow split. High in the canopy a small group of Black-andwhite Trillers were new for some while our first small feeding flocks before arriving at camp included at least four Golden-crowned Babblers, Rufous Coucals, Yellowish White-eyes, Green-backed Tailorbird, Yellow-bellied Whistler, Scale-feathered Malkoha and Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler, while a Whiskered Pitta calling from a distant ridge got our pulses racing to think of our major target here. After lunch and settling into our comfortable camp we set off for our first birding along the forest trails in the afternoon. It was typically quiet afternoon birding under the canopy but we still managed to add our first Amethyst Brown Dove, Olive-backed Flowerpecker, Sulphur-billed Nuthatches, Blackish Cuckooshrike, another Golden-crowned Babbler and a pair of the endemic novus form of Scarlet Minivet. The briefest of sightings of Whiskered Pitta was followed by much calling but the bird never showed again and was made all the more frustrating by a Japanese Leaf Warbler calling overhead which would have been a new bird for most of us had we not been searching for the pitta so intently! Our next day started excellently with a Blue-breasted Flycatcher, a major target here, around our campsite just after breakfast. One of the first birds we heard along the trail was a different Whiskered Pitta, it was close but didn t seem to want to show so after some long searching we had to give it up and go searching again. The birds here are very shy, sadly indicative of heavy hunting pressure, and most of the Yellow-breasted Fruit Doves and Cream-bellied Fruit Doves we saw this morning were only brief, it would take several tries before we would all enjoy views of these! Another group of Rufous Coucals skulked in the bamboo, a Great Eared Nightjar flushed and a Luzon Bleeding-heart sadly showed to just two of us before wandering off again. Fortunately relief from these frustrations was at hand, for another Whiskered Pitta was eventually heard, this time much closer. The bird was typically elusive but several views in the dark forest under storey were followed for most by an excellent view as it sat on the side of the trail before crossing over and leaving us elated. The rest of the afternoon was always going to be an anticlimax but we did add Northern Sooty Woodpecker, a Rusty-faced Babbler which circled us, running rat-like across the trail, and a pair of White-fronted Tits foraging in a distant tree-top as the sun set. The next day our target required a much more energetic climb into the mossy forests, a much more difficult endeavour than our local guide had suggested! Along this trail we found several Amethyst Brown Doves and Yellow-breasted Fruit Doves, brief but good views of Cream-bellied Fruit Doves and eventually our main target; Flame-breasted Fruit Dove, but while they called persistently, they were typically elusive and only some of us had views. Also up here were several Buzzing Flowerpeckers, Island Thrush and close views of Stripe-headed Rhabdornis. Once back at lower elevations we finished the day with another group of Rufous Coucals, a Redcrested Malkoha, excellent views of a perched Yellow-breasted Fruit Dove and with carefully positioning, much closer views of the White-fronted Tit. Our final morning in the forest began with good perched views of a Cream-bellied Fruit Dove, and we finally saw Rufous Hornbills flying overhead, having heard them so frequently in previous days. The Whiskered Pitta was again calling but didn t want to give us more views, then we finally struck lucky in a mixed feeding flock which contained not only a Short-crested Monarch but one of the areas specialities; Luzon Striped Babbler. Soon it was time to start making our way back to camp one but there was lots to see on the way dawn including our first White-lored Orioles, more views of Yellow-breasted and Cream-bellied Fruit Doves at the fruiting tree, Black-and-white Trillers and a surprise Scaly Thrush in scrub at the forest edge. The next morning we left at dawn for our walk back out to civilisation, wanting to give ourselves as much birding time as possible. In the cool of the early morning bird activity was excellent with Pygmy Flowerpeckers, Black-naped Orioles and Philippine Cuckoo Doves everywhere we looked. More unusual was a Red-throated Pipit passing overhead, and after much searching we got excellent scope views of Philippine Collared Doves. More additions included a very dark ernesti Peregrine Falcon, a very responsive Philippine Drongo Cuckoo, several Philippine Green Pigeons and Brown-headed Thrushes. Those in prime position at the back of the line were lucky enough to have a pair of Spotted Imperial Pigeons circle overhead and near the end of the walk we all had good views of a Kamchatka Leaf Warbler, a recent split from the Arctic Warbler complex. After all this it seemed rather strange to be back to the noisy jeepneys but the luxury hotel in Manila with fantastic buffet dinner was certainly appreciated! News the next morning wasn t good. An unseasonal typhoon had taken an unusual routing across southern Mindanao and the ensuing torrential rains and high winds had cancelled many flights including our own to Tagbilaran. Some swift reorganising was in order and in the afternoon was made it as far as the island of Cebu, just across the water from Bohol, and we enjoyed some good food and comfortable surroundings as we listened to the rain lashing down outside and prayed for better weather. The next day was still rainy but the boats were running and we were on the first fastcraft departure, arriving to Bohol mid-morning. Although it was already hot by the time we reached the forests of Rajah Sikatuna National Park we had lost a big chunk of our birding time already so we headed into the forest regardless and although bird activity was very poor, we did manage excellent looks at one of our major targets Yellow-breasted Tailorbird which made the effort worthwhile.

4 After a welcome picnic lunch we headed down onto the nearby river where the Northern Silvery Kingfishers were found with minimal effort and the buffy throat markings and deep blue-hued breast which separates them from the sister species on Mindanao were all seen well in the scope. Heading back into the park we spent some time try to attract some calling Samar Hornbills, succeeding at the second attempt when a pair sat out together perfectly in the scope. Visayan Wattled Broadbill and Everett s Scops Owl, RSNP, Bohol As we waited for dark, we were able to watch the bizarre Philippine Colugos as the shimmied up the huge forest giants before launching themselves in spectacular glides! As darkness came, owls were ominously silent but we kept trying and finally an Everett s Scops Owl called back strongly overhead and posed in the light. With just a morning to find our remaining targets, and poor weather again, we certainly had our work cut out! Bird activity took some time to get started in the dull conditions but our first feeding activity included Rufousfronted Tailorbird and a Philippine Leaf Warbler, while a smart pair of Streaked Ground Babblers foraged on the forest floor nearby. In the open areas a pair of boholensis Bar-bellied Cuckooshrikes showed but we were soon back in the dark forest seeking our targets. Cebu Boobook and Black Shama, Tabunan, Cebu Distant calls indicated a possible feeding group, so we took a big detour to try and track them down and our hunch paid off as classic flock species appeared one by one... Visayan Blue Fantail... Brown Tit Babblers... Yellow-bellied Whistler... Philippine Leaf Warbler... Philippine Trogon... then our target a fantastic pair of

5 Visayan Wattled Broadbills! After prolonged views, and good views of Philippine Fairy Bluebird, we headed off praying for more flocks! All seemed quiet but Rob was sure that any passing feeding flocks might have our final target so we stuck around, seeing a few of the Philippine Orioles which were calling and a Bicolored Flowerpecker visiting a fruiting tree. A Rufous-lored Kingfisher was called in, then after a long wait a feeding flock finally moved slowly through and thankfully they were joined by at least two Black-crowned Babblers and despite the limited time, our Bohol mission was complete although there was still time for good views of Black-bibbed Cuckooshrikes and more Philippine Orioles before we left. After doing the touristy thing and admiring the famous Chocolate Hills it was time to retrace our steps, with a fast ferry across to Cebu. We left Cebu City early the next morning keen to see the island-endemic Cebu Boobook, described as a full species just 6 months earlier! Unfortunately a torrential downpour in the predawn hours made this impossible and once day broke we made our way along the trail cum river to the tiny patch of forest at Tabunan which nevertheless forms a significant proportion of the 0.3% of natural forest cover remaining on Cebu. We had a full day allocated to try and see the extremely rare Cebu Flowerpecker and it wasn t a surprise that we didn t manage that but we did get great looks at Black Shama, the distinctive Visayan Balicassiao, Everett s Whiteeyes and a flyby Philippine Hawk Cuckoo. In addition a host of potential future splits like the red-faced cebuensis Coppersmith Barbet, magnifica Crimson Sunbird, major White-vented Whistler and the Mangrove Blue Flycatcher which inhabits forest in the Philippines and has little reason to be lumped with that species. In the late afternoon we finally all got views of the recently split (from Streak-breasted) Cebu Bulbul, another rare forest dweller which must be close to extinction. As we made our way out of the forest expecting a long wait for another chance at the owls, a quick blast of speculative playback had us watching a superb Cebu Boobook in broad daylight and we were able to enjoy great views plus a fine vocal performance and get back to the hotel early for a welcome beer! Camiguin Boobook, Camiguin Sur Island Early next morning we were transferring islands again, this time flying first to Cagayan de Oro in northern Mindanao before being efficiently whisked along the coast for a ferry across to the island of Camiguin Sur, a volcanic island which despite its close proximity to Mindanao seems to have evolved an interesting set of endemic taxa. After settling into our plush seafront resort we dragged ourselves away from the comforts in the afternoon and headed to a partly forested mountain pass. The weather was very windy up here and we struggled to find more than a few Everett s White-eyes, Tawny Grassbird and a glowing Rufous Paradise Flycatcher. Amazingly we had more success with another new boobook Camiguin Boobook responding in the daylight although it wasn t quite as obliging so we had to wait until dusk this time for stunning views of a pair. The next morning the weather hadn t improved much with strong winds as we made our way up into a different part of the mountains. Our target was the local Colasisi which was in 2006 described as a full species Camiguin Hanging Parrot although most authorities subsequently downgraded it to a distinctive subspecies. The bird is very rare and although we came frustratingly close with a bird shooting out from a flowering tree at close range, we never refound it but did enjoy some smart Purple-throated Sunbirds and a flock of active catarmanensis Yellowish White-eyes which might also prove to be a future armchair tick. In the afternoon we birded around a local resort where we caused quite a lot of interest wandering around among the bathers and picnickers! Here was had our best views yet of the very distinctive catarmanensis Camiguin Yellowish Bulbul with its sweet song and dark chestnut face and underparts bearing little resemblance to the bright yellow birds of Mindanao. The Variable Dwarf Kingfisher, or Dimorphic Dwarf Kingfisher according to the 11-way split proposed by BirdLife International, eventually gave great views with an

6 iridescent blue plumage that shone even in the dark of the forest. Also present were more Philippine (Mangrove) Blue Flycatchers. Philippine Blue Flycatcher and Camiguin Yellowish Bulbul, Camiguin Sur Island Our travel day the next day gave us the rare pleasure of a late breakfast before we made our way back across to mainland Mindanao by ferry and continued to Cagayan de Oro for lunch on the seafront where a Lesser Frigatebird offshore made amends for our lack of seabirds on the earlier ferry crossing. Then it was two flights to deliver us to the city of Bacolod in northern Negros by evening, ready for a whole new set of birds the next day. Flame-templed Babbler and Elegant Tit, Negros Our first birding destination was to be the islands highest mountain Mount Kanlaon. Using sturdy 4WD s we were able to drive much of the way up the mountain so not long after dawn we were already within range of many of our targets. First to appear was White-vented Whistler, here subspecies winchelli, then Visayan Bulbuls, a recent split from Philippine Bulbul which doesn t look much different but certainly sounds distinctive! As we began to hit feeding flocks composed mainly of Visayan Fantails (now considered separate from Blueheaded and Tablas Fantails), Lemon-throated Leaf Warblers, Elegant Tits and the striking white-bellied Visayan Balicassiao, we found out first of several Flame-templed Babblers for the day and spent much time getting excellent views of these stunning creatures. Also with the flocks were borealis Arctic Warblers, several sightings of Flaming Sunbird (soon to become the endemic Maroon-naped Sunbird) and a rare sighting of an Ashybreasted Flycatcher perched in open view. After a few failed attempts we finally got excellent looks at the

7 recently split Visayan Shama and at our furthest point several White-winged Cuckooshrikes another Visayan endemic high in the treetops. After an excellent picnic lunch, the afternoon was a far more relaxed affair, as we descended to the touristy resort area at Mambukal and had excellent views of several Visayan Flowerpeckers to complete the day. Nordmann s Greenshank and Asiatic Dowitchers, Negros With some time to spare on our drive south to Dumaguete the next day, we took the opportunity to stop at some mudflats along the route, with new birds possible for several of the group. With the tide low, the conditions were ideal and most of us took to bare feet to wander out and get excellent views of a fine wader collection which included Caspian and Gull-billed Terns, Terek and Curlew Sandpipers, Red-necked Stint, Far Eastern Curlew, Red Knot and excellent numbers of Great Knot. Rarer species included more than 30 Asiatic Dowitchers hiding among the thousands of godwits and excellent views of three Nordmann s Greenshanks. In the afternoon we made our first excursion from Dumaguete, to the picturesque Balinsasayao Twin Lakes. The birding was typically rather slow in the afternoon but we did get our first brief views of Visayan Hornbills, a wintering Asian Brown Flycatcher, while overhead both Philippine Needletails and Pacific Swifts joined the throngs of Island Swiftlets before we finished on a high with two Visayan (split from Streak-breasted) Rhabdornis on the ridge above us. Maroon-naped Sunbird and Magnificent Sunbird, Negros We rose early the next day for a long drive into the heart of the island to the most accessible place for perhaps the islands only true endemic Negros Striped Babbler. Arriving at dawn we managed to complete the

8 formalities with the village leaders and army detachment quickly and then took our 4WD s as far as we could go along the rough tracks before continuing on foot across the denuded hills, heading for the forested ridges above. Although hot, the walk was not too difficult and along the way we had stunning views of four Philippine Needtails, and in the same area, no less than two Asian House Martins, a species with less than 10 previous records in the Philippines. Blue-crowned Racquet-tail, a perched Philippine Serpent Eagle and Philippine Cuckoo Dove were seen but the endemic Yellow-faced Flameback was frustratingly heard only, drumming far down in the valley. Once into the forest proper, the Negros Striped Babblers proved lethargic more than elusive, and soon we all had good views of this very localised bird. In the afternoon we made our way back to Dumaguete and after an early dinner we were on our way again, this time to the rather incongruous setting of a families front garden, and despite the noise from screaming children, our hosts seemed surprised that the owl would had come to see wasn t immediately apparent! It didn t take long however before we found first one then two, superbly marked Negros Scops Owls watching down on us from the nearby trees, this pair apparently having opted to breed here in a large tree next to the house! On the drive back to town a roosting Besra in the spotlight was something of a surprise. Visayan Brown Dove and Visayan Tailorbird, Negros Philippine Needletail and Negros Striped Babbler, Negros Our last day of the tour was spent in two sessions at the Twin Lakes again and this provide excellent birding and even at this late stage, some new birds. Blue-crowned Racquet-tails and Visayan Hornbills were particularly conspicuous in the early morning and we again enjoyed views of the Visayan Rhabdornis perched openly on the nearby ridge. We also managed excellent views of Visayan Tailorbird which is now split from the other former

9 Philippine Tailorbirds and just a short way into the forest, a Visayan Brown Dove (formerly lumped with Amethyst Brown Dove) have superb views, although Yellow-faced Flameback was again sadly heard only. Even from the comfort of the restaurant balcony we could enjoy excellent views of White-winged Cuckooshrikes, Visayan Balicassiao and stunning looks at two promised sunbird splits: Maroon-naped and Magnificent (from Crimson) Sunbirds to bring the main tour to an excellent close before we flew back to Manila the next morning. The tour recorded a total of 265 species, 21 of which were heard only. These included 129 endemics and 3 near-endemics. Central Luzon extension Subic Bay, La Mesa Watershed, Angono 2 nd - 6 th March 2013 Leader: Rob Hutchinson Participants: Les Holliwell, Ron and Sue Johns, John Lobel, Steve Lowe Ashy Ground Thrush, Manila Rob Hutchinson/Birdtour Asia The possibility of adding several new species missed on previous tours was too tempting for much of the group so this custom extension took us to three areas within striking distance of Manila and proved extremely successful with all specialities seen at Subic including the increasingly threatened Green Racquet-tail, Luzon Hawk Eagle, White-fronted Tit and White-lored Oriole as well as several other targets missed by people on previous visits such as Chocolate Boobook, Plain Bush-hen and Spotted Buttonquail. A final day around Manila produced quite superb looks at Ashy Ground Thrush, Red-bellied Pitta, Lowland White-eye, Grey-backed Tailorbird (completing of set of this complex) and the best possible finish with an immense Philippine Eagle Owl watching down at us from close range. Arriving back from Negros a little later than scheduled we took lunch at the airport before making our way out to Subic Bay. We arrived in time to squeeze in a couple of hours of bonus birding at Subic and as always this was worthwhile with Luzon Hornbill and Blue-naped Parrot logged in the hotel garden, and then out on the roads, Northern Sooty Woodpecker and fine looks at a pair of nesting Luzon Flamebacks. We also had our first views of Green Racquet-tail which took off a lot of pressure as this was our main target here, the species having become so rare that it is apparently now known from just one locality away from Subic. Staying until dark, the Luzon Boobooks came out perfectly on schedule, our fourth of the seven species from the former Philippine Boobook. Chocolate Boobook proved a little more awkward until arriving at our third spot we found one already perched on the roadside wires waiting for us!

10 Green Racquet-tail and White-fronted Tit, Subic Bay, Luzon Chocolate Boobook and Luzon Hornbill, Subic Bay, Luzon The first highlight the next day was even better views of Green Racquet-tail within 200meters of our hotel, then some fun and games with calling Plain Bush-hens which eventually gave most of us views. Along the quieter roads we found yet more Northern Sooty Woodpeckers, Luzon Flamebacks and Green Racquet-tails but the highlight was the flock of Rufous Coucals that allowed scope views, a great relief after the universally skulking birds on the main tour. As the day began to heat up a Luzon Hawk Eagle soared overhead, and continuing in the heat we were rewarded with an excellent close view of Red-crested Malkoha and a Spotted Buttonquail flushed at close range. After lunch more searches for Plain Bush-hen finally secured good views for us all, and the rest of the day added a large group of Ashy Minivets, plus more hornbills and racquet-tails but a stake-out for Spotted Buttonquails, found them sneaking out on the road as everyone except Rob looked the other way! A finally morning had no major targets so we simply soaked in the birding and this was most enjoyable with a close flyover ernesti Peregrine Falcon followed by a wintering Dark-sided Flycatcher, at least two Kamchatka Leaf Warblers, and frustration with a calling Luzon Bleeding-heart which we had little chance of seeing in the think undergrowth. Two White-fronted Tits were welcome as views were much closer than previously, followed by a flyover Philippine Hawk Cuckoo, Black-and-white Trillers puffing out their white-rumps as they called away loudly and excellent views of White-lored Oriole. A final roadside stop found the hoped for Spotted Wood Kingfisher but even more exciting was a small feeding group of Elegant Tits which were joined by both Lowland and Yellowish White-eyes and the recently split (from Arctic) Japanese Leaf Warbler. After lunch we made our way back to Manila, where by special invite we joined members of the local bird club in a residential area and as darkness fell, hissing sounds drew our attention to a

11 family of Philippine Scops Owls, three juveniles and their parents, one of which arrived with a huge rat to feed the family! Grey-backed Tailorbird and Ashy Ground Thrush, Manila, Luzon Philippine Eagle Owl and Philippine Scops Owl, Manila, Luzon Our final day began in a small ecopark bordering the La Mesa dam, one of the main watersheds for this huge city. The park proved excellent and we were soon enjoying our best views so far of Philippine Magpie Robin and Philippine Pied Fantail in the park areas. Making our way into the more forested areas, it was no time at all before we were enjoying point-blank views of the resident Ashy Ground Thrushes, Red-bellied Pitta and a bonus Pechora Pipit. Lowland White-eyes gave particularly good views and included a pair that kept us enthralled building their nest just meters from the trail. A very obliging Grey-backed Tailorbird continued our run of excellent form with this group and was an excellent comparison with all the other members which we had seen so well in recent weeks. We finished the day, and indeed the tour on an absolute high at the touristy Angono Petroglyphs with this year s offspring from the resident Philippine Eagle Owls, staring right down at us from the shade of a tall mango tree. What better way to finish the tour than with one of the Philippines most impressive, and difficult to find, endemics! The extension recorded a total of 110 species, 6 of which were heard only. These included 48 endemics and 2 near-endemics, of which 12 of the endemics had not been seen on the main tour.

12 Sulphur-billed Nuthatch on Negros and Philippine Colugo, Bohol (top) Asian Brown Flycatcher and Yellowish White-eye, Negros (middle) Asian House Martin and Besra, Negros (bottom)

13 Negros Scops Owl and Cebu Boobook (top) Philippine Green Pigeon and Luzon Boobook, Subic Bay, Luzon (middle) Rufous-crowned Bee-eater and White-lored Oriole, Subic Bay, Luzon (bottom)

14 Pechora Pipit, Manila, Luzon Main tour systematic list CICONIIFORMES: Ardeidae Purple Heron Pacific Reef Heron Intermediate Egret Chinese Egret Little Egret Javan Pond Heron Chinese Pond Heron Striated Heron Eastern Cattle Egret Yellow Bittern Ardea purpurea Egretta sacra Egretta intermedia Egretta eulophotes Egretta garzetta Ardeola speciosa Ardeola bacchus Butorides striata Bubulcus [ibis] coromandus Ixobrychus sinensis ANSERIFORMES: Anatidae Wandering Whistling Duck Dendrocygna arcuata Philippine Duck Anas luzonica e FALCONIFORMES: Pandionidae Osprey Pandion haliaetus FALCONIFORMES: Accipitridae Oriental Honey Buzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus philippensis Steere's Honey Buzzard Pernis steerei winkleri e Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus Besra Accipiter virgatus quagga Philippine Serpent Eagle Spilornis holospilus e Rufous-bellied Eagle Hieraaetus kienerii Luzon Hawk Eagle Nisaetus philippensis e FALCONIFORMES: Falconidae Philippine Falconet Microhierax erythrogenys e Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus ernesti GALLIFORMES: Phasianidae Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus philippensis GRUIFORMES: Rallidae Buff-banded Rail Gallirallus philippensis philippensis heard only

15 Barred Rail Gallirallus torquatus torqatus White-browed Crake Porzana cinerea ocularis Plain Bush-hen Amaurornis olivacea e heard only White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus CHARADRIIFORMES: Charadriidae Grey Plover Pacific Golden Plover Little Ringed Plover Common Ringed Plover Kentish Plover Lesser Sand Plover Greater Sand Plover Pluvialis squatarola Pluvialis fulva Charadrius dubius dubius Charadrius hiaticula Charadrius alexandrinus Charadrius mongolus mongolus Charadrius leschenaultii CHARADRIIFORMES: Scolopacidae Far Eastern Curlew Eurasian Curlew Whimbrel Bar-tailed Godwit Black-tailed Godwit Common Redshank Common Greenshank Nordmann's Greenshank Wood Sandpiper Marsh Sandpiper Common Sandpiper Terek Sandpiper Grey-tailed Tattler Asian Dowitcher Red Knot Great Knot Sanderling Rufous-necked Stint Curlew Sandpiper Dunlin Red-necked Phalarope Numenius madagascariensis Numenius arquata Numenius phaeopus Limosa lapponica Limosa limosa melanuroides Tringa totanus Tringa nebularia Tringa guttifer Tringa glareola Tringa stagnatilis Actitis hypoleucos Xenus cinereus Heteroscelus brevipes Limnodromus semipalmatus Calidris canutus Calidris tenuirostris Calidris alba Calidris ruficollis Calidris ferruginea Calidris alpina Phalaropus lobatus CHARADRIIFORMES: Recurvirostridae Black-winged Stilt Himantopus [himantopus] himantopus CHARADRIIFORMES: Sternidae Caspian Tern Gull-billed Tern Great Crested Tern Common Tern Whiskered Tern Hydroprogne caspia Gelochelidon nilotica Thalasseus bergii Sterna hirundo Chlidonias hybridus COLUMBIFORMES: Columbidae Thick-billed Green Pigeon Treron curvirostra erimacra Philippine Green Pigeon Treron axillaris e White-eared Brown Dove Phapitreron leucotis e Phapitreron leucotis leucotis Phapitreron leucotis nigrorum Phapitreron leucotis brevirostris Amethyst Brown Dove Phapitreron [amethystinus] amethystinus e Visayan Brown Dove Phapitreron [amethystinus] maculipectus e Flame-breasted Fruit Dove Ptilinopus marchei e Cream-bellied Fruit Dove Ptilinopus merrilli e Yellow-breasted Fruit Dove Ptilinopus occipitalis e Black-chinned Fruit Dove Ptilinopus leclancheri ne heard only Pink-bellied Imperial Pigeon Ducula poliocephala e Spotted Imperial Pigeon Ducula carola carola e Green Imperial Pigeon Ducula aenea aenea Philippine Cuckoo Dove Macropygia tenuirostris e Philippine Collared Dove Streptopelia [bitorquata] dusumieri e Red Collared Dove Streptopelia tranquebarica Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis Zebra Dove Geopelia striata Asian Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica Luzon Bleeding-heart Gallicolumba luzonica e

16 PSITTACIFORMES: Psittacidae Guaiabero Bolbopsittacus lunulatus lunulatus e Blue-naped Parrot Tanygnathus lucionensis ne Blue-crowned Racquet-tail Prioniturus discurus e Prioniturus discurus whiteheadi Prioniturus discurus mindorensis Colasisi Loriculus philippensis e Loriculus philippensis philippensis Loriculus philippensis apicalis heard only Loriculus philippensis mindorensis Camiguin Hanging Parrot Loriculus [philippensis] camiguinensis e heard only CUCULIFORMES: Cuculidae Large Hawk Cuckoo Cuculus sparverioides heard only Philippine Hawk Cuckoo Cuculus pectoralis e Indian Cuckoo Cuculus micropterus Plaintive Cuckoo Cacomantis merulinus heard only Rusty-breasted Cuckoo Cacomantis sepucralis sepucralis Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus amethystinus heard only Philippine Drongo-Cuckoo Surniculus velutinus e Common Koel Eudynamys scolopaceus Scale-feathered Malkoha Phaenicophaeus cumingi e Red-crested Malkoha Phaenicophaeus superciliosus e Black-hooded Coucal Centropus steerii e Lesser Coucal Centropus bengalensis Philippine Coucal Centropus viridis e Centropus viridis viridis Centropus viridis mindorensis Black-faced Coucal Centropus melanops e heard only Rufous Coucal Centropus unirufus e STRIGIFORMES: Strigidae Philippine Scops Owl Otus [megalotis] megalotis e heard only Negros Scops Owl Otus [megalotis] nigrorum e Everett's Scops Owl Otus [megalotis] everetti e Philippine Eagle Owl Bubo philippensis e Heard only Luzon Boobook Ninox [philippensis] philippensis e Camiguin Boobook Ninox [philippensis] leventisi e Cebu Boobook Ninox [philippensis] rumseyi e Mindoro Boobook Ninox [philippensis] mindorensis e CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Caprimulgidae Great Eared Nightjar Eurostopodus macrotis Philippine Nightjar Caprimulgus manillensis e Savanna Nightjar Caprimulgus affinis APODIFORMES: Apodidae Island Swiflet Aerodramus amelis e Philippine Swiftlet Aerodramus mearnsi e Glossy Swiftlet Collocalia esculenta bagobo Grey-rumped Swiftlet Collocalia marginata e Pygmy Swiftlet Collocalia troglodytes e Philippine Needletail Mearnsia picina e Purple Needletail Hirundapus celebensis Pacific Swift Apus pacificus Asian Palm Swift Cypsiurus balasiensis APODIFORMES: Hemiprocnidae Whiskered Treeswift Hemiprocne comata major TROGONIFORMES: Trogonidae Philippine Trogon Harpactes ardens e Harpactes ardens herberti Harpactes ardens linae CORACIIFORMES: Coraciidae Dollarbird Eurystomus orientalis

17 CORACIIFORMES: Alcedinidae Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis bengalensis Northern' Silvery Kingfisher Alcedo [argentata] flumenicola e Dimorphic [Variable] Dwarf Kingfisher Ceyx [lepidus] margarethae e Brown-breasted Kingfisher Halcyon [smyrnensis] gularis e Rufous-lored Kingfisher Todirhamphus winchelli e Collared Kingfisher Todirhamphus chloris Spotted Wood Kingfisher Actenoides lindsayi moseleyi e heard only CORACIIFORMES: Meropidae Rufous-crowned Bee-eater Merops [viridi] americanus e Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus philippinus CORACIIFORMES: Bucerotidae Luzon Hornbill Penelopides manillae e Mindoro Hornbill Penelopides mindorensis e Visayan Hornbill Penelopides panini e Samar Hornbill Penelopides samarensis e Rufous Hornbill Buceros hydrocorax hydrocorax e PICIFORMES: Capitonidae Coppersmith Barbet Megalaima haemacephala Megalaima haemacephala haemacephala Megalaima haemacephala cebuensis Megalaima haemacephala intermedia PICIFORMES: Picidae Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker Dendrocopos maculatus e Dendrocopos maculatus maculatus Dendrocopos maculatus validirostris Northern Sooty Woodpecker Mulleripicus [funebris] funebris e White-bellied Woodpecker Dryocopus javensis Luzon Flameback Chrysocolaptes [lucidus] haematribon e heard only Buff-spotted Flameback Chrysocolaptes [lucidus] lucidus e heard only Yellow-faced Flameback Chrysocolaptes [lucidus] xanthocephalus e heard only PASSERIFORMES: Eurylaimidae Visayan Wattled Broadbill Sarcophanops samarensis e PASSERIFORMES: Pittidae Whiskered Pitta Erythropitta kochi e PASSERIFORMES: Hirundinidae Barn Swallow Pacific Swallow Striated Swallow Asian House Martin Hirundo rustica Hirundo tahitica Cecropis striolata Delichon dasypus PASSERIFORMES: Campephagidae Bar-bellied Cuckooshrike Coracina striata Coracina striata mindorensis Coracina striata panayensis Coracina striata boholensis Coracina striata striata Blackish Cuckooshrike Coracina coerulescens coerulescens e Black-bibbed Cuckooshrike Coracina mindanensis e Coracina mindanensis elusa Coracina mindanensis ripleyi White-winged Cuckooshrike Coracina ostenta e Black-and-white Triller Lalage melanoleuca melanoleuca e Pied Triller Lalage nigra chilensis Ashy Minivet Pericrocotus divaricatus Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus speciosus novus PASSERIFORMES: Pycnonotidae Yellow-vented Bulbul Yellow-wattled Bulbul Pycnonotus goiavier Pycnonotus urostictus

18 Pycnonotus urostictus ilokensis Pycnonotus urostictus atricaudatus Philippine Bulbul Ixos philippinus e Ixos philippinus philippinus Ixos philippinus saturatior Mindoro Bulbul Ixos [philippinus] mindorensis e Visayan Bulbul Ixos [philippinus] guimarasensis e Cebu Bulbul Ixos monticola e Yellowish Bulbul Ixos everetti catarmanensis e PASSERIFORMES: Dicruridae Luzon Balicassiao Dicrurus [balicassius] balicassius e Visayan Balicassiao Dicrurus [balicassius] mirabilis e Visayan Drongo Dicrurus [bracteatus] samarensis e PASSERIFORMES: Oriolidae Philippine Oriole Oriolus steerii samarensis e White-lored Oriole Oriolus steerii albiloris e Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis chinensis PASSERIFORMES: Irenidae Philippine Fairy Bluebird Irena cyanogaster e PASSERIFORMES: Corvidae Irena cyanogaster cyanogaster Irena cyanogastra ellae Sierra Madre Crow Corvus [enca] sierramadrensis e Palawan Crow Corvus [enca] pusillus e Eastern Jungle Crow Corvus [macrorhynchos] levaillantii PASSERIFORMES: Paridae Elegant Tit Parus elegans e Parus elegans elegans Parus elegans visayanus Luzon White-fronted Tit Parus [semilarvatus] semilarvatus e PASSERIFORMES: Sittidae Sulphur-billed Nuthatch Sitta oenochlamys oenochlamys e PASSERIFORMES: Rhabdornithidae Stripe-headed Rhabdornis Rhabdornis mystacalis e Rhabdornis mystacalis mystacalis Rhabdornis mystacalis minor Visayan Rhabdornis Rhabdornis [inornatus] rabori e PASSERIFORMES: Timaliidae Streaked Ground Babbler Ptilocichla mindanensis fortichi e Rusty-faced Babbler Robsonius rabori e Black-crowned Babbler Sterrhoptilus nigrocapitata e Golden-crowned Babbler Sterrhoptilus dennistouni e Flame-templed Babbler Strachyris speciosa speciosa e Luzon Striped-Babbler Zosterornis striata e Negros Striped-Babbler Zosterornis nigrorum e Brown Tit Babbler Macronous striaticeps mindanensis e PASSERIFORMES: Turdidae White-browed Shortwing Brachypteryx montana poliogyna Philippine Magpie Robin Copsychus [saularis] mindanensis Luzon Shama Copsychus [luzoniensis] luzoniensis e Visayan Shama Copsychus [luzoniensis] superciliaris e Black Shama Copsychus cebuensis e Pied Bushchat Saxicola caprata caprata Scaly Trush Zoothera aurea Island Thrush Turdus poliocephalus thomassoni Brown-headed Thrush Turdus chrysolaus Eye-browed Thrush Turdus obscurus heard only PASSERIFORMES: Acanthizidae

19 Golden-bellied Gerygone Gerygone sulphurea heard only PASSERIFORMES: Sylviidae Arctic Warbler Phylloscopus [borealis] borealis Kamchatka Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus [borealis] examinandus Japanese Leaf warbler Phylloscopus [borealis] xanthodryas heard only Philippine Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus olivaceus e Lemon-throated Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus cebuensis e Phylloscopus cebuensis luzonensis Phylloscopus cebuensis cebuensis Philippine Mountain Warbler Phylloscopus nigrorum nigrorum e Tawny Grassbird Megalurus timoriensis Megalurus timoriensis tweeddalei Megalurus timoriensis alopex Megalurus timoriensis crex Striated Grassbird Megalurus palustris forbesi Green-backed Tailorbird Orthotomus chloronotos e Rufous-fronted Tailorbird Orthotomus frontalis e West Visayan [Philippine] Tailorbird Orthotomus castaneiceps e Yellow-breasted Tailorbird Orthotomus samarensis e PASSERIFORMES: Muscicapidae Ashy-breasted Flycatcher Muscicapa randi e Grey-streaked Flycatcher Muscicapa griseisticta Asian Brown Flycatcher Muscicapa dauurica Mountain Verditer Flycatcher Eumyias panayensis panayensis Furtive Flycatcher Ficedula disposita e Little Pied Flycatcher Ficedula westermanni rabori Blue-breasted Flycatcher Cyornis herioti Mangrove Blue Flycatcher Cyornis rufigastra Cyornis rufigastra blythi Cyornis rufigastra philippensis Citrine Canary Flycatcher Culicicapa helianthea Culicicapa helianthea zimmeri Culicicapa helianthea panayensis heard only PASSERIFORMES: Rhipiduridae Philippine Pied Fantail Rhipidura [javanica] nigritorquis e Visayan Blue Fantail Rhipidura [superciliaris] samarensis e Blue-headed Fantail Rhipidura [cyaniceps] cyaniceps e Visayan [Blue-headed] Fantail Rhipidura [cyaniceps] albiventris e PASSERIFORMES: Muscicapidae Rufous Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone cinnamomea cinnamomea ne Black-naped Monarch Hypothymis azurea azurea Short-crested Monarch Hypothymis helenae helenae e PASSERIFORMES: Pachycephalidae White-vented Whistler Pachycephala homeyeri Pachycephala homeyeri major Pachycephala homeyeri winchelli Yellow-bellied Whistler Pachycephala philippinensis e Pachycephala philippinensis philippinensis Pachycephala philippinensis boholensis PASSERIFORMES: Motacillidae Grey Wagtail Eastern Yellow Wagtail Paddyfield Pipit Red-throated Pipit PASSERIFORMES: Artamidae White-breasted Wood-swallow Motacilla cinerea robusta Motacilla tschutschensis simillima Anthus rufulus lugubris Anthus cervinus Artamus leucorynchus leucorynchus PASSERIFORMES: Laniidae Long-tailed Shrike Brown Shrike Lanius schach nasutus Lanius cristatus lucionensis PASSERIFORMES: Sturnidae

20 Asian Glossy Starling Aplonis panayensis Coleto Sarcops calvus e Sarcops calvus calvus Sarcops calvus melanonotus Crested Myna Acridotheres cristatellus PASSERIFORMES: Nectariniidae Grey-throated Sunbird Anthreptes griseigularis chlorigaster e Olive-backed Sunbird Cinnyris jugularis jugularis Purple-throated Sunbird Leptocoma sperata trochilus Flaming Sunbird Aethopyga [flagrans] flagrans e Maroon-naped Sunbird Aethopyga flagrans guimarasensis e Luzon [Metallic-winged] Sunbird Aethopyga [pulcherrima] jeffreyi e Bohol [Metallic-winged] Sunbird Aethopyga [pulcherrima] decorosa e Handsome Sunbird Aethopyga bella flavipectus e Magnificent Sunbird Aethopyga [siparaja] magnifica e PASSERIFORMES: Dicaeidae Olive-backed Flowerpecker Prionochilus olivaceus parsonsi e Bicolored Flowerpecker Dicaeum bicolor bicolor e Red-keeled Flowerpecker Dicaeum australe e Visayan Flowerpecker Dicaeum haematostictum e Scarlet-collared Flowerpecker Dicaeum retrocinctum e Buzzing Flowerpecker Dicaeum hypoleucum e Dicaeum hypoleucum cagayanensis Dicaeum hypoleucum pontifex Orange-bellied Flowerpecker Dicaeum trigonostigma Dicaeum trigonostigma xanthopygium Dicaeum trigonostigma cinereigularis Dicaeum trigonostigma isidroi Dicaeum trigonostigma pallidius Pygmy Flowerpecker Dicaeum pygmaeum pygmaeum e heard only heard only PASSERIFORMES: Zosteropidae Everett's White-eye Zosterops everetti Zosterops everetti basilanicus Zosterops everetti everetti Yellowish White-eye Zosterops nigrorum e Zosterops nigrorum innominatus Zosterops nigrorum catarmanensis Zosterops nigrorum nigrorum Mountain White-eye Zosterops montanus pectoralis PASSERIFORMES: Passeridae Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus PASSERIFORMES: Estrildidae White-bellied Munia Black-headed Munia Lonchura leucogastra Lonchura atricapilla Mammals Little Golden-mantled Flying Fox Large Flying Fox Philippine Colugo Long-tailed Macaque Pteropus pumilus Pteropus vampyrus Cynocephalus volans Macaca fascicularis Bird-of-the-tour 1) Negros Scops Owl 2) Whiskered Pitta 3) Northern Silvery Kingfisher 4) Visayan Wattled Broadbill 5) Flame-templed Babbler / Philippine Eagle Owl

21 Central Luzon extension systematic list CICONIIFORMES: Ardeidae Purple Heron Eastern Great Egret Intermediate Egret Little Egret Eastern Cattle Egret Black-crowned Night Heron Ardea purpurea Ardea [alba] modestus Egretta intermedia Egretta garzetta Bubulcus [ibis] coromandus Nycticorax nycticorax ANSERIFORMES: Anatidae Philippine Duck Anas luzonica e FALCONIFORMES: Pandionidae Osprey Pandion haliaetus FALCONIFORMES: Accipitridae Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus Chinese Goshawk Accipiter soloensis Philippine Serpent Eagle Spilornis holospilus e Luzon Hawk Eagle Nisaetus philippensis e FALCONIFORMES: Falconidae Philippine Falconet Microhierax erythrogenys e Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus ernesti GALLIFORMES: Phasianidae Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus philippensis GRUIFORMES: Turnicidae Spotted Buttonquail Turnix ocellata e GRUIFORMES: Rallidae Barred Rail Gallirallus torquatus torqatus Plain Bush-hen Amaurornis olivacea e White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus CHARADRIIFORMES: Scolopacidae Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos CHARADRIIFORMES: Recurvirostridae Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus CHARADRIIFORMES: Sternidae Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybridus COLUMBIFORMES: Columbidae Philippine Green Pigeon Treron axillaris e White-eared Brown Dove Phapitreron leucotis leucotis e Green Imperial Pigeon Ducula aenea aenea Philippine Cuckoo Dove Macropygia tenuirostris e Red Collared Dove Streptopelia tranquebarica Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis Zebra Dove Geopelia striata Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica Luzon Bleeding-heart Gallicolumba luzonica e heard only PSITTACIFORMES: Psittacidae Guaiabero Bolbopsittacus lunulatus lunulatus e Blue-naped Parrot Tanygnathus lucionensis ne Green Racquet-tail Prioniturus luconensis e Colasisi Loriculus philippensis philippensis e

22 CUCULIFORMES: Cuculidae Philippine Hawk Cuckoo Cuculus pectoralis e Common Koel Eudynamys scolopaceus heard only Scale-feathered Malkoha Phaenicophaeus cumingi e Red-crested Malkoha Phaenicophaeus superciliosus e Lesser Coucal Centropus bengalensis heard only Philippine Coucal Centropus viridis viridis e Rufous Coucal Centropus unirufus e STRIGIFORMES: Strigidae Philippine Scops Owl Otus [megalotis] megalotis e Philippine Eagle Owl Bubo philippensis e Chocolate Boobook Ninox randi ne Luzon Boobook Ninox [philippensis] philippensis e CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Caprimulgidae Great Eared Nightjar Eurostopodus macrotis APODIFORMES: Apodidae Island Swiflet Aerodramus amelis e Grey-rumped Swiftlet Collocalia marginata e Asian Palm Swift Cypsiurus balasiensis APODIFORMES: Hemiprocnidae Whiskered Treeswift Hemiprocne comata major CORACIIFORMES: Alcedinidae Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis bengalensis Brown-breasted Kingfisher Halcyon [smyrnensis] gularis e Collared Kingfisher Todirhamphus chloris Spotted Wood Kingfisher Actenoides lindsayi moseleyi e CORACIIFORMES: Meropidae Rufous-crowned Bee-eater Merops [viridis] americanus e CORACIIFORMES: Bucerotidae Luzon Hornbill Penelopides manillae e PICIFORMES: Capitonidae Coppersmith Barbet Megalaima haemacephala haemacephala PICIFORMES: Picidae Philippine Pygmy Woodpecker Dendrocopos maculatus validirostris e Northern Sooty Woodpecker Mulleripicus [funebris] funebris e White-bellied Woodpecker Dryocopus javensis Luzon Flameback Chrysocolaptes [lucidus] haematribon e PASSERIFORMES: Pittidae Red-bellied Pitta Hooded Pitta Erythropitta erythrogaster erythrogaster Pitta sordida sordida PASSERIFORMES: Hirundinidae Barn Swallow Pacific Swallow Hirundo rustica Hirundo tahitica PASSERIFORMES: Campephagidae Bar-bellied Cuckooshrike Coracina striata striata Blackish Cuckooshrike Coracina coerulescens coerulescens e Black-and-white Triller Lalage melanoleuca melanoleuca e Pied Triller Lalage nigra chilensis Ashy Minivet Pericrocotus divaricatus PASSERIFORMES: Pycnonotidae Yellow-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus goiavier Yellow-wattled Bulbul Pycnonotus urostictus urostictus heard only