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Anyone who is not living under the rock probably already heard about Angry Birds. You know, those small colorful birds who protect their eggs from the cruel green pigs. Developed by Rovio Entertainment, Angry Birds have grown to become a mobile app phenomenon.
But here’s the rub: Real birds, angry or not, are no match to all the things that disturb their natural existence. Enter deforestation, the caged bird trade, and massive habitat loss that have pushed all these birds on the brink of extinction.
In the Philippines, for instance, 22 rare birds are now endangered. Out of these 22 , 13 endemic birds are deemed critically endangered. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. have put these birds on the “critically endangered” list due to factors such as significant population reduction, smaller area of occupancy, and 50% probability of extinction within the next 10 years.
Ten of these critically endangered birds are featured on this list. Designed by Fil-Am graphic artist You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., these Pinoy angry birds are for educational purposes only and in no way related to the popular mobile game. For more information about his advocacy or to learn how you can donate, please visitYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
10. Cebu Flowerpecker
Scientific name: Dicaeum quadricolor
Bird profile: These birds have extremely low population and are endemic to theYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Male flowerpeckers (as shown above) are more common and bear unique physical characteristics such as black head, grayish-white underparts, blackish-blue wings, red back and short, stout beak. Female birds basically lack scarlet-red back and feature brownish-grey underparts. On average, Cebu flowerpeckers can grow to as much as 11-12 centimeters long.
Interesting fact: No actual photo of a Cebu flowerpecker exists today. This can be blamed to the bird’s elusive nature and small size. In addition to that, Cebu flowerpecker had been considered extinct for almost 100 years until famed zoologist Rob Timmins rediscovered it in 1992.
It has been estimated that the remaining 85-105 individual birds are scattered in the villages of Tabunan, Nug-As, Dalaguete, and Mt. Lantoy. In 2009, Cebu flowerpecker was given the “Bird Life Species Champion” award and officially became the ‘flagship species’ of the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
9. Sulu Racquet Tail
Scientific name: Prioniturus verticalis
Bird profile: Also known as Lorito-momoto De Las Sulu, these green parrots inhabit tropical lowland and mangrove forests of Sulu. They can also be found in Tawi-Tawi although continuous persecution and deforestation have brought their numbers to an all-time low. Recent observations reveal that there might be onlyYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.remaining today. A typical Sulu racquet tail has grey-white bill, racquet-like tail extensions, bright green head, and a blue crown that has a unique red center spot in males.
Interesting fact: Prioniturus verticalis are tame parrots that are easily recognizable due to their tails. They have two long, blackish tail extensions that feature a racquet-like shape on its end, hence the name. These critically-endangered birds are commonly confused with the Tanygnathus parrots which have shorter tails, pale bills, and racquets that are less conspicuous.
8. Black Hooded Coucal
Scientific name: Centropus steerii
Bird profile: Black-hooded coucal is a species of cuckoo in the Cuculidae family. Mature individuals are usually You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and prefer to inhabit subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. They have a dark bill, greenish-black tail, brownish feathers, and a black head forming a hood. These birds are endemic to Mindoro but since 1980, sightings have been limited to only three localities namely You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Interesting fact: Centropus steerii are forest-dwelling birds that usually stay in vine-tangles and thick canopy. Their voice is characterized by “five to eight woop notes given in a descending manner”.
7. Isabela Oriole
Scientific name: Oriolus isabellae
Bird profile: Isabela oriole is a medium-sized bird endemic to the Bataan Peninsula and Isabela province in Luzon. The last known record of this species dates as far back as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Today, an estimated 75-374 are said to exist in three different localities of Bataan. They are usually 20 centimeters in length, have olive-green head, reddish eyes, dark grey legs, large grey bill, olive brown wings and yellowish underparts.
Interesting fact: Isabela oriole is frequently seen in You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.or forest edge that has a height of 50-440 m.
6. Negros Bleeding Heart
Scientific name: Gallicolumba keayi
Bird profile: Negros bleeding heart is a ground-dwelling pigeon that is endemic to the islands of Panay and Negros. It is popular for the bright red ρá†ch at the center of its white ****** and throat. They have dark green crown, nape and upper ****** sides. The upper parts have dark chestnut color while their wings are reddish-purple with a grey band.
The number of Negros bleeding heart pigeons started to dwindle in the 1930’s due to extensive forest loss. It has been estimated that only You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. remain in Negros today.
Interesting fact: Negros bleeding heart is a ground-feeder that can fly in short distances or make territorial calls when threatened. It is different from Emerald dove or white-eared brown dove by virtue of itsYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
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5. Negros Fruit Dove
Scientific name: Ptilinopus arcanus
Bird profile: Negros fruit dove is an extremely rare species of bird from the pigeon and dove family of Columbidae. In 1953, the only known female specimen of this bird was collected from Mount Kanlaon in the northern part of the Negros island. The specimen shows that Negros fruit dove is very small (about 16.5 cm.) and features an extensive yellow eye-ring. It also has ashy-grey forehead, white throat, and yellow undertails.
Interesting fact: No evidence has been retrieved yet to fully describe this bird’s behavior. Its rarity, though, could be due to extensive forest loss which might have pushed the surviving species to leave the lowland forests and transfer to higher elevations. Recent estimates suggest that only You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. might still exist.
4. Sulu Hornbill
Scientific name: Anthracoceros montani
Bird profile: With an estimated population of only 20 pairs, Sulu Hornbill is one of the rare Philippine birds that now face imminent extinction. It is endemic to the three islands of Sulu archipelago namely You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. These birds feature a black casque and bill, white long tail, blackish skin, and dark green upperparts.
Interesting fact: Anthracoceros montani is known to utter a series of You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Due to forest clearing, they now live on mountain slopes and occasionally visit fruit trees that are at least 1 kilometer from the nearest forest.
3. Visayan Wrinkled Hornbill
Scientific name: Aceros waldeni
Bird profile: Also known as Rufous-headed Hornbill, this forest-dwelling bird from Panay got its name from the wrinkled bony crest above its bill known as casque. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.have characteristically reddish-brown head, neck, and upper ******. The rest of its feathers are blackish while its upper parts feature a glossy green color.
Fruit-bearing trees are their natural habitat, destruction of which have decreased their population tremendously. Visayan wrinkled hornbills also have very slow reproduction cycle which, combined with habitat loss, eventually led them to the list of critically endangered birds.
Interesting fact: Visayan wrinkled hornbills live in small and noisy groups. They also have a unique ability to apply aYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.on their bills. They do this with the help of a gland at the base of their tails which they stimulate to apply orange or red-yellow stains on their bills.
2. Philippine Cockatoo
Scientific name: Cacatua haematuropygia
Bird profile: Philippine cockatoo is a small, majestic white bird endemic to Palawan and several Visayan provinces where it is known by its local name You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Adults have erectile crest, pinkish ear-coverts, and red undertail. They also have deep yellow suffusion beneath the wings and tail.
Due to extensive lowland habitat loss and rampant trapping for pet trade, Philippine cockatoo has been classified as critically endangered by the IUCN. In connection with this, plans of opening a coal-fired powered plant near You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. have been strongly opposed by conservationists. Rasa Island is a sanctuary that currently keeps 260 of the 1,000 remaining red-vented cockatoos in the world.
Interesting fact: You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.s are usually found in lowland or mangrove forests. They occasionally fly on forest edge and high mountain sides to search for food. Outside breeding seasons, Philippine cockatoos are often seen in flocks as they hunt for crops such as corn.
1. Philippine Eagle
Scientific name: Pithecophaga jefferyi
Bird profile: This 3-foot giant raptor, also known as the country’s national bird, is world-famous for its lion-like crest and a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. It is sometimes referred to as monkey-eating eagle because it feeds on small primates. Philippine eagle also eats hornbills, snakes, wild cats, and flying lemurs. It has a large bill,white underparts, elongated nape feathers, dark face and creamy-buff crown.
These huge birds often hide in the lowland forests of You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. But due to rampant deforestation, it is estimated that only 400 pairs of them exist today some of which are held captive at the Philippine Eagle Foundation in Mount Apo.
Interesting fact: Philippine eagles are one of the most responsible parents in the avian world. They listen and respond to the cries of their hatchlings who are dependent on their parents for several months. They build their nests on the highest parts of the forest trees, approximately 30 meters off the ground.
But here’s the rub: Real birds, angry or not, are no match to all the things that disturb their natural existence. Enter deforestation, the caged bird trade, and massive habitat loss that have pushed all these birds on the brink of extinction.
In the Philippines, for instance, 22 rare birds are now endangered. Out of these 22 , 13 endemic birds are deemed critically endangered. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. have put these birds on the “critically endangered” list due to factors such as significant population reduction, smaller area of occupancy, and 50% probability of extinction within the next 10 years.
Ten of these critically endangered birds are featured on this list. Designed by Fil-Am graphic artist You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., these Pinoy angry birds are for educational purposes only and in no way related to the popular mobile game. For more information about his advocacy or to learn how you can donate, please visitYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
10. Cebu Flowerpecker
Scientific name: Dicaeum quadricolor
Bird profile: These birds have extremely low population and are endemic to theYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Male flowerpeckers (as shown above) are more common and bear unique physical characteristics such as black head, grayish-white underparts, blackish-blue wings, red back and short, stout beak. Female birds basically lack scarlet-red back and feature brownish-grey underparts. On average, Cebu flowerpeckers can grow to as much as 11-12 centimeters long.
Interesting fact: No actual photo of a Cebu flowerpecker exists today. This can be blamed to the bird’s elusive nature and small size. In addition to that, Cebu flowerpecker had been considered extinct for almost 100 years until famed zoologist Rob Timmins rediscovered it in 1992.
It has been estimated that the remaining 85-105 individual birds are scattered in the villages of Tabunan, Nug-As, Dalaguete, and Mt. Lantoy. In 2009, Cebu flowerpecker was given the “Bird Life Species Champion” award and officially became the ‘flagship species’ of the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
9. Sulu Racquet Tail
Scientific name: Prioniturus verticalis
Bird profile: Also known as Lorito-momoto De Las Sulu, these green parrots inhabit tropical lowland and mangrove forests of Sulu. They can also be found in Tawi-Tawi although continuous persecution and deforestation have brought their numbers to an all-time low. Recent observations reveal that there might be onlyYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.remaining today. A typical Sulu racquet tail has grey-white bill, racquet-like tail extensions, bright green head, and a blue crown that has a unique red center spot in males.
Interesting fact: Prioniturus verticalis are tame parrots that are easily recognizable due to their tails. They have two long, blackish tail extensions that feature a racquet-like shape on its end, hence the name. These critically-endangered birds are commonly confused with the Tanygnathus parrots which have shorter tails, pale bills, and racquets that are less conspicuous.
8. Black Hooded Coucal
Scientific name: Centropus steerii
Bird profile: Black-hooded coucal is a species of cuckoo in the Cuculidae family. Mature individuals are usually You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and prefer to inhabit subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests. They have a dark bill, greenish-black tail, brownish feathers, and a black head forming a hood. These birds are endemic to Mindoro but since 1980, sightings have been limited to only three localities namely You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Interesting fact: Centropus steerii are forest-dwelling birds that usually stay in vine-tangles and thick canopy. Their voice is characterized by “five to eight woop notes given in a descending manner”.
7. Isabela Oriole
Scientific name: Oriolus isabellae
Bird profile: Isabela oriole is a medium-sized bird endemic to the Bataan Peninsula and Isabela province in Luzon. The last known record of this species dates as far back as You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Today, an estimated 75-374 are said to exist in three different localities of Bataan. They are usually 20 centimeters in length, have olive-green head, reddish eyes, dark grey legs, large grey bill, olive brown wings and yellowish underparts.
Interesting fact: Isabela oriole is frequently seen in You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.or forest edge that has a height of 50-440 m.
6. Negros Bleeding Heart
Scientific name: Gallicolumba keayi
Bird profile: Negros bleeding heart is a ground-dwelling pigeon that is endemic to the islands of Panay and Negros. It is popular for the bright red ρá†ch at the center of its white ****** and throat. They have dark green crown, nape and upper ****** sides. The upper parts have dark chestnut color while their wings are reddish-purple with a grey band.
The number of Negros bleeding heart pigeons started to dwindle in the 1930’s due to extensive forest loss. It has been estimated that only You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. remain in Negros today.
Interesting fact: Negros bleeding heart is a ground-feeder that can fly in short distances or make territorial calls when threatened. It is different from Emerald dove or white-eared brown dove by virtue of itsYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
Also read: You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.
5. Negros Fruit Dove
Scientific name: Ptilinopus arcanus
Bird profile: Negros fruit dove is an extremely rare species of bird from the pigeon and dove family of Columbidae. In 1953, the only known female specimen of this bird was collected from Mount Kanlaon in the northern part of the Negros island. The specimen shows that Negros fruit dove is very small (about 16.5 cm.) and features an extensive yellow eye-ring. It also has ashy-grey forehead, white throat, and yellow undertails.
Interesting fact: No evidence has been retrieved yet to fully describe this bird’s behavior. Its rarity, though, could be due to extensive forest loss which might have pushed the surviving species to leave the lowland forests and transfer to higher elevations. Recent estimates suggest that only You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. might still exist.
4. Sulu Hornbill
Scientific name: Anthracoceros montani
Bird profile: With an estimated population of only 20 pairs, Sulu Hornbill is one of the rare Philippine birds that now face imminent extinction. It is endemic to the three islands of Sulu archipelago namely You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. These birds feature a black casque and bill, white long tail, blackish skin, and dark green upperparts.
Interesting fact: Anthracoceros montani is known to utter a series of You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Due to forest clearing, they now live on mountain slopes and occasionally visit fruit trees that are at least 1 kilometer from the nearest forest.
3. Visayan Wrinkled Hornbill
Scientific name: Aceros waldeni
Bird profile: Also known as Rufous-headed Hornbill, this forest-dwelling bird from Panay got its name from the wrinkled bony crest above its bill known as casque. You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.have characteristically reddish-brown head, neck, and upper ******. The rest of its feathers are blackish while its upper parts feature a glossy green color.
Fruit-bearing trees are their natural habitat, destruction of which have decreased their population tremendously. Visayan wrinkled hornbills also have very slow reproduction cycle which, combined with habitat loss, eventually led them to the list of critically endangered birds.
Interesting fact: Visayan wrinkled hornbills live in small and noisy groups. They also have a unique ability to apply aYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.on their bills. They do this with the help of a gland at the base of their tails which they stimulate to apply orange or red-yellow stains on their bills.
2. Philippine Cockatoo
Scientific name: Cacatua haematuropygia
Bird profile: Philippine cockatoo is a small, majestic white bird endemic to Palawan and several Visayan provinces where it is known by its local name You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. Adults have erectile crest, pinkish ear-coverts, and red undertail. They also have deep yellow suffusion beneath the wings and tail.
Due to extensive lowland habitat loss and rampant trapping for pet trade, Philippine cockatoo has been classified as critically endangered by the IUCN. In connection with this, plans of opening a coal-fired powered plant near You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. have been strongly opposed by conservationists. Rasa Island is a sanctuary that currently keeps 260 of the 1,000 remaining red-vented cockatoos in the world.
Interesting fact: You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.s are usually found in lowland or mangrove forests. They occasionally fly on forest edge and high mountain sides to search for food. Outside breeding seasons, Philippine cockatoos are often seen in flocks as they hunt for crops such as corn.
1. Philippine Eagle
Scientific name: Pithecophaga jefferyi
Bird profile: This 3-foot giant raptor, also known as the country’s national bird, is world-famous for its lion-like crest and a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. It is sometimes referred to as monkey-eating eagle because it feeds on small primates. Philippine eagle also eats hornbills, snakes, wild cats, and flying lemurs. It has a large bill,white underparts, elongated nape feathers, dark face and creamy-buff crown.
These huge birds often hide in the lowland forests of You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. But due to rampant deforestation, it is estimated that only 400 pairs of them exist today some of which are held captive at the Philippine Eagle Foundation in Mount Apo.
Interesting fact: Philippine eagles are one of the most responsible parents in the avian world. They listen and respond to the cries of their hatchlings who are dependent on their parents for several months. They build their nests on the highest parts of the forest trees, approximately 30 meters off the ground.
