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MINDORO ISLAND

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# Species:268
# Excl Vagrants:268
# Endemics:58
# Near Endemics:4
Habitat: Lowland tropical forest

BIRD CHECKLIST

The table below lists species recorded at this locale but does not indicate frequency of occurrence there. It does indicate whether each species is globally threatened or endangered according to the IUCN and also whether it is migratory, very rare, or accidental in the country. The list is based on available data and may be incomplete.*

color codes

19Black Bittern** 9flavicollisMNDE,MNDW

 
Ducks: Anatidae

2Wandering Whistling-DuckDendrocygna arcuataMNDE,MNDW
3GarganeySpatula querquedulaMNDE,MNDW
4Philippine DuckAnas luzonicaMNDE,MNDW

 
Megapodes: Megapodiidae

5Philippine MegapodeMegapodius cumingiiMNDE,MNDW

 
Pheasants, Grouse, and Allies: Phasianidae

6Red JunglefowlGallus gallusMNDE,MNDW
7Blue-breasted QuailSynoicus chinensisMNDE,MNDW

 
Pigeons and Doves: Columbidae

8Metallic PigeonColumba vitiensisMNDE,MNDW
9Sunda Collared-DoveStreptopelia bitorquataMNDE,MNDW
10Philippine Collared-DoveStreptopelia dusumieriMNDE,MNDW
11Red Collared-DoveStreptopelia tranquebaricaMNDE,MNDW
12Spotted DoveSpilopelia chinensisMNDE,MNDW
13Philippine Cuckoo-DoveMacropygia tenuirostrisMNDE,MNDW
14Asian Emerald DoveChalcophaps indicaMNDE,MNDW
15Zebra DoveGeopelia striataMNDE,MNDW
16Nicobar PigeonCaloenas nicobaricaMNDE,MNDW
17Mindoro Bleeding-heartGallicolumba platenaeMNDE,MNDW
18White-eared Brown-DovePhapitreron leucotisMNDE,MNDW
19Pink-necked Green-PigeonTreron vernansMNDE,MNDW
20Philippine Green-PigeonTreron axillarisMNDE,MNDW
21Thick-billed Green-PigeonTreron curvirostraMNDE,MNDW
22Yellow-breasted Fruit-DovePtilinopus occipitalisMNDE,MNDW
23Black-chinned Fruit-DovePtilinopus leclancheriMNDE,MNDW
24Pink-bellied Imperial-PigeonDucula poliocephalaMNDE,MNDW
25Mindoro Imperial-PigeonDucula mindorensisMNDE,MNDW
26Spotted Imperial-PigeonDucula carolaMNDE,MNDW
27Green Imperial-PigeonDucula aeneaMNDE,MNDW
28Pied Imperial-PigeonDucula bicolorMNDE,MNDW

 
Cuckoos: Cuculidae

29Indian CuckooCuculus micropterusMNDE,MNDW
30Himalayan CuckooCuculus saturatusMNDE,MNDW
31Black-hooded CoucalCentropus steeriiMNDE,MNDW
32Philippine CoucalCentropus viridisMNDE,MNDW
33Lesser CoucalCentropus bengalensisMNDE,MNDW
34Chestnut-winged CuckooClamator coromandusMNDE,MNDW
35Asian KoelEudynamys scolopaceusMNDE,MNDW
36Violet CuckooChrysococcyx xanthorhynchusMNDE,MNDW
37Square-tailed Drongo-CuckooSurniculus lugubrisMNDE,MNDW
38Philippine Drongo-CuckooSurniculus velutinusMNDE,MNDW
39Large Hawk-CuckooHierococcyx sparverioidesMNDE,MNDW
40Philippine Hawk-CuckooHierococcyx pectoralisMNDE,MNDW
41Plaintive CuckooCacomantis merulinusMNDE,MNDW
42Sahul Brush CuckooCacomantis variolosusMNDE,MNDW

 
Nightjars and Allies: Caprimulgidae

43Great Eared-NightjarLyncornis macrotisMNDE,MNDW
44Gray NightjarCaprimulgus jotakaMNDE,MNDW
45Philippine NightjarCaprimulgus manillensisMNDE,MNDW
46Chirruping NightjarCaprimulgus griseatusMND,MNDW

 
Swifts: Apodidae

47Purple NeedletailHirundapus celebensisMNDE,MNDW
48Gray-rumped SwiftletCollocalia marginataMNDE,MNDW
49Ridgetop SwiftletCollocalia isonotaMNDE,MNDW
50Pygmy SwiftletCollocalia troglodytesMNDE,MNDW
51Philippine SwiftletAerodramus mearnsiMNDE,MNDW
52Ameline SwiftletAerodramus amelisMNDE,MNDW
53Uniform SwiftletAerodramus vanikorensisMNDE,MNDW
54Pacific SwiftApus pacificusMNDE,MNDW
55House SwiftApus nipalensisMNDE,MNDW
56Asian Palm SwiftCypsiurus balasiensisMNDE

 
Treeswifts: Hemiprocnidae

57Whiskered TreeswiftHemiprocne comataMNDE,MNDW

 
Rails, Gallinules, and Coots: Rallidae

58Slaty-breasted RailLewinia striatusMNDE,MNDW
59Buff-banded RailGallirallus philippensisMNDE,MNDW
60Barred RailGallirallus torquatusMNDE,MNDW
61Eurasian MoorhenGallinula chloropusMNDE,MNDW
62Philippine SwamphenPorphyrio pulverulentusMNDE,MNDW
63White-browed CrakePoliolimnas cinereaMNDE,MNDW
64WatercockGallicrex cinereaMNDE,MNDW
65Plain Bush-henAmaurornis olivaceaMNDE,MNDW
66White-breasted WaterhenAmaurornis phoenicurusMNDE,MNDW
67Red-legged CrakeRallina fasciataMNDE,MNDW
68Slaty-legged CrakeRallina eurizonoidesMNDE,MNDW
69Ruddy-breasted CrakeZapornia fuscaMNDE,MNDW
70Baillon's CrakeZapornia pusillaMNDE,MNDW
71Spotless CrakeZapornia tabuensisMNDE,MNDW

 
Thick-knees: Burhinidae

72Beach Thick-kneeEsacus magnirostrisMNDE,MNDW

 
Plovers and Lapwings: Charadriidae

73Black-bellied PloverPluvialis squatarolaMNDE,MNDW
74Pacific Golden-PloverPluvialis fulvaMNDE,MNDW
75Little Ringed PloverThinornis dubiusMNDE,MNDW
76Siberian Sand-PloverAnarhynchus mongolusMNDE,MNDW
77Greater Sand-PloverAnarhynchus leschenaultiiMNDE,MNDW
78Malaysian PloverAnarhynchus peroniiMNDE,MNDW
79Kentish PloverAnarhynchus alexandrinusMNDE,MNDW

 
Painted-Snipes: Rostratulidae

80Greater Painted-SnipeRostratula benghalensisMNDE,MNDW

 
Jacanas: Jacanidae

81Pheasant-tailed JacanaHydrophasianus chirurgusMNDE,MNDW

 
Sandpipers and Allies: Scolopacidae

82WhimbrelNumenius phaeopusMNDE,MNDW
83Far Eastern CurlewNumenius madagascariensisMNDE,MNDW
84Eurasian CurlewNumenius arquataMNDE,MNDW
85Bar-tailed GodwitLimosa lapponicaMNDE,MNDW
86Black-tailed GodwitLimosa limosaMNDE,MNDW
87Swinhoe's SnipeGallinago megalaMNDE,MNDW
88Common SandpiperActitis hypoleucosMNDE,MNDW
89Green SandpiperTringa ochropusMNDE,MNDW
90Gray-tailed TattlerTringa brevipesMNDE,MNDW
91Marsh SandpiperTringa stagnatilisMNDE,MNDW
92Common GreenshankTringa nebulariaMNDE,MNDW
93Ruddy TurnstoneArenaria interpresMNDE,MNDW
94Great KnotCalidris tenuirostrisMNDW
95Broad-billed SandpiperCalidris falcinellusMNDE,MNDW
96Sharp-tailed SandpiperCalidris acuminataMNDE,MNDW
97Curlew SandpiperCalidris ferrugineaMNDE,MNDW
98Long-toed StintCalidris subminutaMNDE,MNDW
99Red-necked StintCalidris ruficollisMNDE,MNDW
100SanderlingCalidris albaMNDE,MNDW

 
Buttonquail: Turnicidae

101Barred ButtonquailTurnix suscitatorMNDE,MNDW
102Small ButtonquailTurnix sylvaticusMNDW

 
Pratincoles and Coursers: Glareolidae

103Oriental PratincoleGlareola maldivarumMNDE,MNDW

 
Skuas and Jaegers: Stercorariidae

104Pomarine JaegerStercorarius pomarinusMNDE,MNDW

 
Gulls, Terns, and Skimmers: Laridae

105Sooty TernOnychoprion fuscatusMNDE,MNDW
106Bridled TernOnychoprion anaethetusMNDE,MNDW
107Little TernSternula albifronsMNDE,MNDW
108Gull-billed TernGelochelidon niloticaMNDE,MNDW
109Whiskered TernChlidonias hybridaMNDE,MNDW
110White-winged TernChlidonias leucopterusMNDE,MNDW
111Roseate TernSterna dougalliiMNDE,MNDW
112Common TernSterna hirundoMNDE,MNDW
113Black-naped TernSterna sumatranaMNDE,MNDW
114Great Crested TernThalasseus bergiiMNDE,MNDW

 
Grebes: Podicipedidae

115Little GrebeTachybaptus ruficollisMNDE,MNDW

 
Tropicbirds: Phaethontidae

116Red-tailed TropicbirdPhaethon rubricaudaMNDE,MNDW

 
Shearwaters and Petrels: Procellariidae

117Bulwer's PetrelBulweria bulweriiMNDE,MNDW
118Streaked ShearwaterCalonectris leucomelasMNDE,MNDW
119Wedge-tailed ShearwaterArdenna pacificusMNDE,MNDW

 
Storks: Ciconiidae

120Asian Woolly-necked StorkCiconia episcopusMNDE,MNDW

 
Frigatebirds: Fregatidae

121Lesser FrigatebirdFregata arielMNDE,MNDW
122Great FrigatebirdFregata minorMNDE,MNDW
123Christmas Island FrigatebirdFregata andrewsiMNDE,MNDW

 
Boobies and Gannets: Sulidae

124Red-footed BoobySula sulaMNDE,MNDW

 
Anhingas: Anhingidae

125Oriental DarterAnhinga melanogasterMNDE,MNDW

 
Ibises and Spoonbills: Threskiornithidae

126Black-headed IbisThreskiornis melanocephalusMNDE,MNDW

 
Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns: Ardeidae

127Cinnamon BitternBotaurus cinnamomeusMNDE,MNDW
128Schrenck's BitternBotaurus eurhythmusMNDE,MNDW
129Yellow BitternBotaurus sinensisMNDE,MNDW
130Nankeen Night HeronNycticorax caledonicusMNDE,MNDW
131Malayan Night HeronGorsachius melanolophusMNDE,MNDW
132Japanese Night HeronGorsachius goisagiMNDE,MNDW
133Pacific Reef-HeronEgretta sacraMNDE,MNDW
134Chinese EgretEgretta eulophotesMNDE,MNDW
135Little EgretEgretta garzettaMNDE,MNDW
136Striated HeronButorides striataMNDE,MNDW
137Chinese Pond-HeronArdeola bacchusMNDE,MNDW
138Eastern Cattle-EgretBubulcus coromandusMNDE,MNDW
139Great EgretArdea albaMNDE,MNDW
140Medium EgretArdea intermediaMNDE,MNDW
141Gray HeronArdea cinereaMNDW
142Purple HeronArdea purpureaMNDE,MNDW
143Great-billed HeronArdea sumatranaMNDE,MNDW

 
Hawks, Eagles, and Kites: Accipitridae

144Philippine Honey-buzzardPernis steereiMNDE,MNDW
145Oriental Honey-buzzardPernis ptilorhynchusMNDE,MNDW
146Crested Serpent-EagleSpilornis cheelaMNDE,MNDW
147Philippine Hawk-EagleNisaetus philippensisMNDE,MNDW
148Changeable Hawk-EagleNisaetus cirrhatusMNDE,MNDW
149Rufous-bellied EagleLophotriorchis kieneriiMNDE,MNDW
150BesraTachyspiza virgatusMNDE,MNDW
151Japanese SparrowhawkTachyspiza gularisMNDE,MNDW
152Eastern Marsh HarrierCircus spilonotusMNDE,MNDW
153Pied HarrierCircus melanoleucosMNDE,MNDW
154Brahminy KiteHaliastur indusMNDE,MNDW
155White-bellied Sea-EagleIcthyophaga leucogasterMNDE,MNDW
156Gray-headed Fish-EagleIcthyophaga ichthyaetusMNDE,MNDW

 
Barn-Owls: Tytonidae

157Australasian Grass-OwlTyto longimembrisMNDE,MNDW

 
Owls: Strigidae

158Mindoro Scops-OwlOtus mindorensisMNDE,MNDW
159Brown BoobookNinox scutulataMNDE,MNDW
160Mindoro BoobookNinox mindorensisMNDE,MNDW

 
Hornbills: Bucerotidae

161Mindoro HornbillPenelopides mindorensisMNDE,MNDW

 
Bee-eaters: Meropidae

162Blue-throated Bee-eaterMerops viridisMNDE,MNDW
163Rufous-crowned Bee-eaterMerops americanusMNDE,MNDW
164Blue-tailed Bee-eaterMerops philippinusMNDE,MNDW

 
Kingfishers: Alcedinidae

165Common KingfisherAlcedo atthisMNDE,MNDW
166Indigo-banded KingfisherCeyx cyanopectusMNDE,MNDW
167Black-backed Dwarf-KingfisherCeyx erithacaMNDE,MNDW
168Stork-billed KingfisherPelargopsis capensisMNDE,MNDW
169Ruddy KingfisherHalcyon coromandaMNDE,MNDW
170White-throated KingfisherHalcyon smyrnensisMNDE,MNDW
171Collared KingfisherTodiramphus chlorisMNDE,MNDW

 
Rollers: Coraciidae

172Oriental DollarbirdEurystomus orientalisMNDE,MNDW

 
Asian Barbets: Megalaimidae

173Coppersmith BarbetPsilopogon haemacephalusMNDE,MNDW

 
Woodpeckers: Picidae

174Philippine Pygmy WoodpeckerYungipicus maculatusMNDE,MNDW
175White-bellied WoodpeckerDryocopus javensisMNDE,MNDW

 
Falcons and Caracaras: Falconidae

176Philippine FalconetMicrohierax erythrogenysMNDE,MNDW
177Oriental HobbyFalco severusMNDE,MNDW
178Peregrine FalconFalco peregrinusMNDE,MNDW

 
Parrots: Psittaculidae

179Mindoro Racquet-tailPrioniturus mindorensisMNDE,MNDW
180Blue-naped ParrotTanygnathus lucionensisMNDE,MNDW
181Philippine Hanging-ParrotLoriculus philippensisMNDE,MNDW

 
Pittas: Pittidae

182Philippine PittaErythropitta erythrogasterMNDE,MNDW
183Western Hooded PittaPitta sordidaMNDE,MNDW

 
Thornbills and Allies: Acanthizidae

184Golden-bellied GerygoneGerygone sulphureaMNDE,MNDW

 
Cuckooshrikes: Campephagidae

185Ashy MinivetPericrocotus divaricatusMNDE,MNDW
186Mindoro CuckooshrikeCoracina mindorensisMNDE,MNDW
187Black-and-white TrillerLalage melanoleucaMNDE,MNDW
188Pied TrillerLalage nigraMNDE,MNDW
189Black-bibbed CicadabirdEdolisoma mindanenseMNDE,MNDW

 
Whistlers and Allies: Pachycephalidae

190Green-backed WhistlerPachycephala albiventrisMNDE,MNDW

 
Old World Orioles: Oriolidae

191Black-naped OrioleOriolus chinensisMNDE,MNDW

 
Woodswallows, Bellmagpies, and Allies: Artamidae

192White-breasted WoodswallowArtamus leucorynchusMNDE,MNDW

 
Fantails: Rhipiduridae

193Philippine Pied-FantailRhipidura nigritorquisMNDE,MNDW

 
Drongos: Dicruridae

194BalicassiaoDicrurus balicassiusMNDE,MNDW

 
Monarch Flycatchers: Monarchidae

195Black-naped MonarchHypothymis azureaMNDE,MNDW
196Japanese Paradise FlycatcherTerpsiphone atrocaudataMNDE,MNDW
197Rufous Paradise-FlycatcherTerpsiphone cinnamomeaMNDE,MNDW

 
Shrikes: Laniidae

198Brown ShrikeLanius cristatusMNDE,MNDW
199Long-tailed ShrikeLanius schachMNDE,MNDW
200Mountain ShrikeLanius validirostrisMNDE,MNDW

 
Crows, Jays, and Magpies: Corvidae

201Palawan CrowCorvus pusillusMNDE,MNDW
202Large-billed CrowCorvus philippinusMNDE,MNDW

 
Fairy Flycatchers: Stenostiridae

203Citrine Canary-FlycatcherCulicicapa heliantheaMNDW

 
Tits, Chickadees, and Titmice: Paridae

204Elegant TitPeriparus elegansMNDE,MNDW

 
Larks: Alaudidae

205Singing BushlarkMirafra javanicaMNDE,MNDW

 
Cisticolas and Allies: Cisticolidae

206Zitting CisticolaCisticola juncidisMNDE,MNDW
207Golden-headed CisticolaCisticola exilisMNDE,MNDW

 
Reed Warblers and Allies: Acrocephalidae

208Oriental Reed WarblerAcrocephalus orientalisMNDE,MNDW
209Clamorous Reed WarblerAcrocephalus stentoreusMNDE,MNDW

 
Grassbirds and Allies: Locustellidae

210Gray's Grasshopper WarblerHelopsaltes fasciolataMNDE,MNDW
211Middendorff's Grasshopper WarblerHelopsaltes ochotensisMNDE,MNDW
212Lanceolated WarblerLocustella lanceolataMNDE,MNDW
213Striated GrassbirdMegalurus palustrisMNDE,MNDW
214Tawny GrassbirdCincloramphus timoriensisMNDE,MNDW

 
Swallows: Hirundinidae

215Gray-throated MartinRiparia chinensisMNDE,MNDW
216Pacific SwallowHirundo javanicaMNDE,MNDW
217Barn SwallowHirundo rusticaMNDE,MNDW
218Asian House-MartinDelichon dasypusMNDE,MNDW
219Striated SwallowCecropis striolataMNDE,MNDW

 
Bulbuls: Pycnonotidae

220Mindoro BulbulHypsipetes mindorensisMNDE,MNDW
221Yellow-vented BulbulPycnonotus goiavierMNDE,MNDW

 
Leaf Warblers: Phylloscopidae

222Arctic WarblerPhylloscopus borealisMNDE,MNDW
223Negros Leaf WarblerPhylloscopus nigrorumMNDE,MNDW

 
White-eyes, Yuhinas, and Allies: Zosteropidae

224Yellowish White-eyeZosterops nigrorumMNDE,MNDW
225Warbling White-eyeZosterops japonicusMNDE,MNDW
226Lowland White-eyeZosterops meyeniMNDW

 
Starlings: Sturnidae

227Asian Glossy StarlingAplonis panayensisMNDE,MNDW
228ColetoSarcops calvusMNDE,MNDW
229Chestnut-cheeked StarlingAgropsar philippensisMNDE,MNDW

 
Thrushes and Allies: Turdidae

230Ashy ThrushGeokichla cinereaMNDE,MNDW
231Eyebrowed ThrushTurdus obscurusMNDE,MNDW
232Brown-headed ThrushTurdus chrysolausMNDE,MNDW
233Mindoro Island-ThrushTurdus mindorensisMNDE,MNDW

 
Old World Flycatchers: Muscicapidae

234Gray-streaked FlycatcherMuscicapa griseistictaMNDE,MNDW
235Ferruginous FlycatcherMuscicapa ferrugineaMNDE,MNDW
236Philippine Magpie-RobinCopsychus mindanensisMNDE,MNDW
237Turquoise FlycatcherEumyias panayensisMNDE,MNDW
238Mangrove Blue FlycatcherCyornis rufigastraMNDE,MNDW
239Philippine ShortwingBrachypteryx poliogynaMNDE,MNDW
240Siberian RubythroatCalliope calliopeMNDE,MNDW
241Narcissus FlycatcherFicedula narcissinaMNDE,MNDW
242Little Pied FlycatcherFicedula westermanniMNDE,MNDW
243Bundok FlycatcherFicedula luzoniensisMNDE,MNDW
244Blue Rock-ThrushMonticola solitariusMNDE,MNDW
245Pied BushchatSaxicola caprataMNDE,MNDW

 
Flowerpeckers: Dicaeidae

246Thick-billed FlowerpeckerPachyglossa agileMNDE,MNDW
247Bicolored FlowerpeckerDicaeum bicolorMNDE,MNDW
248Red-keeled FlowerpeckerDicaeum australeMNDE,MNDW
249Scarlet-collared FlowerpeckerDicaeum retrocinctumMNDE,MNDW
250Orange-bellied FlowerpeckerDicaeum trigonostigmaMNDE,MNDW
251Pygmy FlowerpeckerDicaeum pygmaeumMNDE,MNDW

 
Sunbirds and Spiderhunters: Nectariniidae

252Gray-throated SunbirdAnthreptes griseigularisMNDW
253Purple-throated SunbirdLeptocoma sperataMNDE,MNDW
254Garden SunbirdCinnyris jugularisMNDE,MNDW
255Handsome SunbirdAethopyga bellaMNDE,MNDW

 
Waxbills and Allies: Estrildidae

256Scaly-breasted MuniaLonchura punctulataMNDE,MNDW
257White-bellied MuniaLonchura leucogastraMNDE,MNDW
258Chestnut MuniaLonchura atricapillaMNDE,MNDW
259Tawny-breasted ParrotfinchErythrura hyperythraMNDE,MNDW

 
Old World Sparrows: Passeridae

260Eurasian Tree SparrowPasser montanusMNDE,MNDW

 
Wagtails and Pipits: Motacillidae

261Gray WagtailMotacilla cinereaMNDE,MNDW
262Eastern Yellow WagtailMotacilla tschutschensisMNDE,MNDW
263White WagtailMotacilla albaMNDE,MNDW
264Paddyfield PipitAnthus rufulusMNDE,MNDW
265Olive-backed PipitAnthus hodgsoniMNDE,MNDW
266Pechora PipitAnthus gustaviMNDE,MNDW
267Red-throated PipitAnthus cervinusMNDE,MNDW

 
Old World Buntings: Emberizidae

268Yellow BuntingEmberiza sulphurataMNDE,MNDW

 

 *Nomenclature and taxonomic affinities are based on Clements 6th Edition published 2007 with updates through 2021 maintained by the Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, which relies largely on the AOU and SACC nomenclature committees. IUCN status may reflect splits not currently recognized by Clements.
**Species not accepted by Clements, AOU, or SACC that we recognize based on the IOC, field observations along with geographical separation, consensus opinions of field guide authors, and other sources. These species are potential splits in future Clements updates.

OTHER LOCALES

PRESENCE CODES

CodeDescription##
//Boreal Visitor63
\\Austral Visitor0
||Transient0
##Non-breeding Dispersal5
<>Erratic/Irregular0
()Breeding Season Only0
{}Casual/Vagrant0
[]Accidental3

STATUS CODES

CodeDescription##
NTNear Threatened20
VVulnerable12
ENEndangered5
CRCritically Endangered2

Species counts in code tables depend on completeness of the data. For some countries or locales, data may not include all species or information on species presence may be incomplete.

LOCATION CODES

CodeDescription
MNDEMindoro Island Oriental
MNDWMindoro Island Occidental