Catanduanes (Luzon)

Abstract:
Catanduanes is a satellite island of Luzon which remains the largest block of (lowland) forest in the Bicol Region (southern Luzon). The centre of Catanduanes is hilly and mainly covered with lowland dipterocarp forest mixed with coconut plantations. The best time of the year to visit Catanduanes is from the months of March to July when the weather turns dry. It is coolest and rainiest from October to the early part of January; cyclone season.

Transport from Manila to Catanduanes:
- Flight (Asian Spirit), Ninoy Aquino International Airport (Terminal 2), Manila to Virac, Catanduanes (1 hr). There is one flight a day to Virac and back. My flight departed at 08:10am.
Transport from Virac airport to Virac proper:
- Tricycle, Virac airport to Rakdell Inn, Virac (10-15 minutes).
Transport from Virac to Viga:
- The best option is to hire a motorcycle or a (4x4) car with a driver. Public transport is very limited and not really reliable in Catanduanes; the jeepney from Virac to Viga will depart late in the afternoon.
Transport from Virac to Gigmoto:
- The best option is to hire a a motorcycle or a (4x4) car with a driver. The jeepney from Virac to Gigmoto will depart around 10:00am and it will take about 5 hours (depending on the weather and road conditions). The jeepney will depart from Gigmoto at a really absurd time (2:00am)!
Transport from San Andres, Catanduanes to Tabaco, Albay (Luzon):
- Boat (MV Regina), San Andres to Tabaco, Albay (2,5 hrs). The first boat will depart at 09:30am. There is also a boat from Viga harbour going to Tabaco (3-4 hrs).

Accommodation Virac:
Rakdell Inn, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon). Other options in Virac are Midtown Inn and Marem Pension Hotel. Rakdell Inn and Midtown Inn are both around the central plaza of Virac, Marem Pension Hotel is found along the main road on the way to Bato. There are just very few options outside Virac: two beach resorts could be found in Puraran on the east coast and there is a beach resort near San Andres too.
Accommodation Viga-Gigmoto Watershed: Tent.

Visited birding sites:
1) Balongbong, Bato;
2) Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto;
3) Buenavista, Viga;
4) Oco River estuary, Viga;
5) Buenavista, Bato;
6) Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres.

Balongbong Watershed
Location: Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Abstract: Degraded lowlands dipterocarp forest, part of a watershed.
Difficulty: It’s a relatively easy, but long walk with good birding opportunities. The trail continues into the centre of Catanduanes.
Transport: Motorcycle/car, Virac to Bato. The track to Balongbong Watershed is about one kilometer before the bridge over the Bato River. The trail will slowly go uphill and you will walk the first two hours in mostly degraded forest mixed with coconut trees. After 2-3 hours, forest changes into more closed-canopy forest and the trail is partly overgrown. An alternative hike starts just behind the Balongbong hydro-electric power station (1.5 km north of the Bato River Bridge) where you have to walk 1000 stairs to get to a water reservoir on top of the hill. A trail near the water reservoir will take you downhill again.
Remarks: Flocks of Elegant Tit, Black-crowned Babbler, Stripe-headed Rhabdornis, Buzzing Flowerpecker and Blue-headed Fantail are common here. Philippine Cockatoo (local name is "White Prico") was seen about three hours from the mainroad (National Highway) along the stream (Balongbong River) in the edge of the forest (degraded dipterocarp forest with native trees mixed with coconut trees).

Viga-Gigmoto Watershed
Location: Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Abstract: Dipterocarp forest between Viga and Gigmoto. The landscape until the waterfalls is dominated by scrub and degraded forest with coconut trees. Good forest starts around the waterfalls and will continue until Viga municipality. A local guide is necessary to find the trail and for security against the NPA.
Difficulty: Moderate.
Transport: Motorcycle/car, Virac to San Pedro, Gigmoto (2-3 hrs) or to Virac (1,5 hrs). The trail to the watershed is about 30 minutes from San Pedro and starts near the Nahulugan Falls. It’s possible to follow this trail for 6-7 hours until Viga.
Remarks: Luzon Bleeding-heart was heard 500 meters from the waterfalls nearby an open grassy scrub with ferns and about 1.5 km from the waterfalls in thick forest with tree ferns. A few Blue-crowned Racquet-tails were flying around.

Buenavista, Viga
Location: Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Abstract: Well-devolved coastal forest and scrub.
Difficulty: Easy-moderate.
Transport: Motorcycle/car, Virac to Buenavista, via Viga (two hours). Between Tambognon and Buenavista, you will find some small surfaces of coastal forest. Coming from Tambognon going south (direction Buenavista-Gigmoto), the road will go uphill and make a right curve at the top of the hill. About 100 meters from here, is a partly overgrown trail going down to a sandy beach that will lead through coastal forest and scrub. At the beach walk in the direction of Tambognon and after a few meters, you will find a trail going uphill. You can walk this trail for about 1-2 kilometers in coastal forest.
Remarks: Brief sighting of a pair of the Philippine Cockatoo here. Grey-backed Tailorbird was seen here in a mixed flock with Yellowish White-eye, Citrine Canary-Flycatcher and Blue-headed Fantail.

Oco River estuary
Location: Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Abstract: Extensive mangrove with Nipa-trees and coastal marshes.
Difficulty: Easy.
Transport: Motorcycle/car, Virac to Viga (1,5 hrs). The Oco River estuary is a few minutes north of Viga proper going to Panganiban.

Buenavista, Bato
Location: Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Abstract: Plantations and scrub forest around the PAGASA Weather Station.
Difficulty: Easy.
Transport: Motorcycle/car, Virac to Bato (45 minutes). From Bato proper, take the road going to Gigmoto. After 15 minutes, the road will go uphill and you will reach Buenavista proper. Take the concrete road to PAGASA Weather Station in Buenavista centre (on the left side).

Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary
Location: Agojo, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Abstract: Mangroves, coconut trees and coastal scrub.
Difficulty: Easy.
Transport: Take a motorcycle/car from Virac to Agojo, San Andres (1 hr). From Agojo, via San Andres, drive though the Marine Park. There is also a beach resort nearby.



Birds:
Philippine Duck, Philippine Hawk-Eagle, Cream-bellied Fruit-Dove, Luzon Bleeding-heart, Philippine Cockatoo, Blue-naped Parrot, Blue-crowned Racquet-tail, Rufous Coucal, Indigo-banded Kingfisher, Philippine Dwarf-Kingfisher, Spotted Wood-Kingfisher, Luzon Hornbill, Sooty Woodpecker, Blackish Cuckoo-shrike, Black-crowned Babbler, Blue-breasted Flycatcher, Rufous Paradise-Flycatcher, Short-crested Monarch and Yellowish White-eye.

BIRDLIST
2-15-2008 = Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon);
San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon).
2-16-2008 = Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon).
2-17-2008 = Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon);
San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Tambognon, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon).
2-18-2008 = Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon);
San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon);
Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon).
Weather: Dry, with sunny periods and a few rain showers early in the morning.

--Herons, Egrets, Bitterns--
Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea manilensis)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Great Egret, "Eastern Great Egret" (Ardea alba modesta)
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Eastern Reef-Egret, "Pacific Reef Egret", "Pacific Reef Heron" (Egretta sacra sacra)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
Intermediate Egret, "Yellow-billed Egret" (Egretta intermedia)
2-18-2008 Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 6
Little Egret (Egretta garzetta garzetta)
2-17-2008 Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Miguel, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
Little Heron, "Striated Heron" (Butorides striata carcinophilus)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Cattle Egret, "Eastern Cattle Egret" (Bubulcus (ibis) coromandus)
2-15-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Miguel, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-19-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
Rufous Night-Heron (Nycticorax caledonicus manillensis)
2-18-2008 Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Cinnamon Bittern (Ixobrychus cinnamomeus)
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Yellow Bittern (Ixobrychus sinensis)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Black Bittern (Dupetor flavicollis flavicollis)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Whistling Ducks, Shelducks--
Wandering Whistling-Duck (Dendrocygna arcuata arcuata)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 8 one group of eight individuals
2-18-2008 Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3

--Dabbling Ducks--
Philippine Duck (Anas luzonica) [E]
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 in ricefields besides the river, near the bridge

--Buzzards, Kites, Eagles, Vultures, Harriers, Hawks--
Barred Honeybuzzard (Pernis celebensis winkleri) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Black-shouldered Kite, "Black-winged Kite" (Elanus caeruleus hypoleucus)
2-15-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Virac Proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus intermedius)
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
White-bellied Sea-Eagle (Haliaeetus leucogaster)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Besra (Accipiter virgatus confusus) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3 one pair and one individual
Chinese Goshawk (Accipiter soloensis)
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon 1
Philippine Serpent-Eagle, "Crested Serpent-Eagle" (Spilornis holospilus) ("Spilornis cheela holospilus") [E] ["Esp"]
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 two individuals
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3 one pair and one individual
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Philippine Hawk-Eagle, "Luzon Hawk-Eagle" (Spizaetus (philippensis) philippensis) [E]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 one adult individual and one juvenile together

--Megapodes--
Tabon Scrubfowl, "Philippine Megapode" (Megapodius cumingii pusillus) [nE]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3

--Junglefowl, Pheasants, Patridges, Quails--
Red Junglefowl (Gallus gallus philippensis) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Rails, Crakes, Waterhens, Coots--
Barred Rail (Gallirallus torquatus torquatus) [nE]
2-15-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-15-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 at the beach
2-17-2008 Tambognon, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Viga-Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Slaty-legged Crake (Rallina eurizonoides eurizonoides) [Esp]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
White-browed Crake (Porzana cinerea ocularis) [Esp]
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Plain Bush-hen (Amaurornis olivacea) [nE]
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
White-breasted Waterhen, "White-breasted Bush-hen" (Amaurornis phoenicurus javanica)
2-15-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Lapwings, Plovers--
Grey Plover, "Black-bellied Plover" (Pluvialis squatarola)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Little Ringed-Plover (Charadrius dubius dubius)
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Bato Bridge, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
Kentish Plover (Charadrius alexandrinus)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
Malaysian Plover (Charadrius peronii)
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Curlews, Godwits, Sandpipers, Snipes--
Whimbrel (Numenius phaeopus variegatus)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Common Greenshank (Tringa nebularia)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
Common Sandpiper (Actitis hypoleucos)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Sanderling (Calidris alba)
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Rufous-necked Stint, "Red-necked Stint" (Calidris ruficollis)
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Doves, Pigeons--
Rock Pigeon, "Feral Pigeon" (Columba livia)
2-15-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
Pompadour Green-Pigeon, "Philippine Green Pigeon" (Treron pompadora axillaris) (Treron axillaries) [Esp] ["E"]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 6+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
White-eared Brown-Dove, "White-eared Dove" (Phapitreron leucotis leucotis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Cream-bellied Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus merrilli merrilli) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 4 two individuals and one pair?
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Yellow-breasted Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus occipitalis occipitalis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Black-chinned Fruit-Dove (Ptilinopus leclancheri leclancheri) [nE]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Green Imperial-Pigeon (Ducula aenea aenea) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 8+
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Philippine Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia tenuirostris) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 near the junction to the weather station
Island Collared-Dove (Streptopelia bitorquata dusumieri) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Spotted Dove, "Spotted-necked Dove" (Streptopelia chinensis tigrina)
2-15-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-15-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
Zebra Dove (Geopelia striata striata)
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
(Common) Emerald Dove (Chalcophaps indica indica)
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+
Luzon Bleeding-heart (Gallicolumba luzonica rubiventris) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Lorikeets, Cockatoos, Parrots, Racquet-tails, Hanging Parrots--
Philippine Cockatoo (Cacatua haematuropygia) [E]
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 one individual was seen about 3 hours from the National Highway along a stream (Balongbong River) in the edge of the forest (degraded dipterocarp forest with native trees mixed with coconut trees)
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 brief sighting of two individuals (most likely a pair)
Blue-naped Parrot (Tanygnathus lucionensis lucionensis) [nE]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 this subspecies?
Blue-crowned Racquet-tail (Prioniturus discurus whiteheadi) [E]
2-15-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 flying over main road
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 4 two pairs flying over
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 10 three groups of three, five and two individuals
Colasisi, "Philippine Hanging Parrot" (Loriculus philippensis philippensis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Cuckoos, Malkohas, Coucals--
Philippine Hawk-Cuckoo (Cuculus pectoralis) [E]
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Common Koel, "Asian Koel" (Eudynamys scolopaceus mindanensis) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Scale-feathered Malkoha (Lepidogrammus cumingi) [E]
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Red-crested Malkoha, "Rough-crested Malkoha" (Dasylophus superciliosus superciliosus) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Philippine Coucal (Centropus viridis viridis) [E]
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Rufous Coucal (Centropus unirufus) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3 one pair and one individual heard and seen

--Owls--
Philippine Scops-Owl (Otus megalotis megalotis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Philippine Hawk-Owl, "Luzon Hawk-Owl" (Ninox (philippensis) philippensis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Nightjars--
Great Eared Nightjar (Eurostopodus macrotis macrotis) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 on the road
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 on the road
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Swifts, Needletails--
Island Swiflet, "Uniform Swiftlet" (Aerodramus vanikorensis amelis)
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 10+
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 12
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 8
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 15
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 18
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 12
Glossy Swiftlet, "Grey-rumped Swiftlet" (Collocalia (esculenta) marginata) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 6
2-18-2008 Bato Bridge, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 18
2-18-2008 Bato proper, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 15
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5

--Trogons--
Philippine Trogon (Harpactes ardens luzoniensis) [E]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Kingfishers--
Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis bengalensis)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+
Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Alcedo cyanopectus cyanopectus) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 near the waterfalls
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 “Balongbong River”
Philippine Dwarf-Kingfisher, "Philippine Kingfisher" (Ceyx melanurus melanurus) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 one individual seen about 30 minutes from the waterfalls, sitting on a tree stump with a big insect (a cricket?)
White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis gularis) [Esp]
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
White-collared Kingfisher, "Collared Kingfisher" (Todirhamphus chloris collaris)
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
Spotted Wood-Kingfisher, "Spotted Kingfisher" (Actenoides lindsayi lindsayi) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+ rare-uncommon; overlooked?

--Hornbills--
Luzon Hornbill, "Luzon Tarictic" (Penelopides manillae manillae) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1+
2-18-2008 Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
No Rufous Hornbill heard or seen

--Barbets--
Coppersmith Barbet (Megalaima haemacephala celestinoi) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 this subspecies?
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 this subspecies?
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 this subspecies?

--Woodpeckers--
Philippine (Pygmy) Woodpecker (Dendrocopos maculatus validirostris) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3+
Sooty Woodpecker (Mulleripicus funebris funebris) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Greater Flameback, "Greater Flame-backed Woodpecker" (Chrysocolaptes lucidus haematribon) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Pittas--
Red-bellied Pitta (Pitta erythrogaster erythrogaster) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Martins, Swallows--
Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica gutturalis)
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 25+

--Cuckoo-shrikes, Trillers, Minivets--
Bar-bellied Cuckoo-shrike (Coracina striata striata) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3+ this subspecies?
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2 this subspecies?
Blackish Cuckoo-shrike (Coracina coerulescens coerulescens) [E]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 samen met Bar-bellied Cuckoo-shrike
Pied Triller (Lalage nigra chilensis) [Esp]
2-17-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Bulbuls--
Yellow-vented Bulbul (Pycnonotus goiavier goiavier) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-19-2008 San Andres pier, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
Yellow-wattled Bulbul (Pycnonotus urostictus urostictus) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Philippine Bulbul (Ixos philippinus philippinus) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 10+

--Drongos--
Balicassiao, "Luzon Balicassiao" (Dicrurus balicassius balicassius) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Orioles, Fairy-Bluebirds--
Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis chinensis) [Esp]
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Agojo Marine Park and Sanctuary, San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Philippine Fairy-Bluebird (Irena cyanogastra cyanogaster) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Crows--
Large-billed Crow (Corvus macrorhynchos philippinus) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Tits--
Elegant Tit (Parus elegans elegans) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 6+
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5

--Rhabdornis (Creepers)--
Stripe-headed Rhabdornis, "Stripe-sided Rhabdornis", "Stripe-headed Creeper" (Rhabdornis mystacalis mystacalis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Babblers--
Black-crowned Babbler (Stachyris nigrocapitata affinis) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3+
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 8+
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 10+

--Robins, Shamas, Thrushes--
White-browed Shama (Copsychus luzoniensis luzoniensis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3+
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Old World Warblers--
Golden-bellied Flyeater, "Golden-bellied Gerygone" (Gerygone sulphurea simplex) [Esp]
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Tambognon, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Viga-Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Arctic Warbler (Phylloscopus borealis)
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Tawny Grassbird (Megalurus timoriensis tweeddalei) [Esp]
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Striated Grassbird (Megalurus palustris)
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Grey-backed Tailorbird (Orthotomus derbianus nilesi) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 10+
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
Bright-capped Cisticola, "Golden-headed Cisticola" (Cisticola exilis semirufa) [Esp]
2-15-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3 around the weather station
Zitting Cisticola, "Fan-tailed Cisticola" (Cisticola juncidis tinnabulans)
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Flycatchers--
Blue-breasted Flycatcher, "Rufous-breasted Blue Flycatcher" (Cyornis (herioti) camarinensis) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 only seen in thick undergrowth, not heard
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 one individual heard; buzzing sound
Mangrove Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis rufigastra blythi) [Esp]
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Citrine Canary-Flycatcher (Culicicapa helianthea zimmeri) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Pied Fantail (Rhipidura javanica nigritorquis) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Bato proper (church), Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Blue-headed Fantail, "Luzon Blue-headed Fantail" (Rhipidura cyaniceps cyaniceps) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
Rufous Paradise-Flycatcher (Terpsiphone cinnamomea unirufa) [nE]
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea azurea) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1 female
Short-crested Monarch (Hypothymis helenae helenae) [E]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1? one female seen or perhaps a female Black-naped Monarch

--Whistlers--
Yellow-bellied Whistler (Pachycephala philippinensis philippinensis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3

--Wagtails, Pipits--
Grey Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea robusta)
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Bato bridge, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Bato proper (church), Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Yellow Wagtail (Motacilla flava)
2-18-2008 Bato bridge, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Paddyfield Pipit (Anthus richardi lugubris) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Tambognon, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Wood-swallows--
White-breasted Wood-swallow (Artamus leucorynchus leucorynchus)
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5
2-17-2008 Begonia, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2

--Shrikes--
Long-tailed Shrike (Lanius schach nasutus) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Bato proper, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Brown Shrike (Lanius cristatus lucion)
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-18-2008 Bato proper, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Starlings--
Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis panayensis)
2-15-2008 Bato-Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 10+
Coleto (Sarcops calvus calvus) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Buenavista, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Santo Domingo, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1

--Sunbirds, Spiderhunters--
Plain-throated Sunbird, "Brown-throated Sunbird" (Anthreptes malacensis birgitae) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Olive-backed Sunbird (Cinnyris jugularis jugularis) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-18-2008 Virac proper, Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
Purple-throated Sunbird (Leptocoma sperata sperata) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 3
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+

--Flowerpeckers--
Olive-backed Flowerpecker (Prionochilus olivaceus parsoni) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Striped Flowerpecker, "Thick-billed Flowerpecker" (Dicaeum aeruginosum) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
Bicolored Flowerpecker (Dicaeum bicolor inexpectatum) [E]
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Red-keeled Flowerpecker, "Red-striped Flowerpecker" (Dicaeum australe australe) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
Buzzing Flowerpecker (Dicaeum hypoleucum obscurum) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+

--White-eyes--
Yellowish White-eye, "Golden-green White-eye" (Zosterops nigrorum luzonicus) [E]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 15+
2-17-2008 Buenavista, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 8+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+

--Old World Sparrows, Weavers--
Eurasian Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus)
2-15-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-15-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga-Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-19-2008 San Andres pier, Catanduanes (Luzon) present

--Avadavats, Parrotfinches, Munias--
White-bellied Munia (Lonchura leucogastra everetti) [Esp]
2-15-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+
2-17-2008 San Pedro, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 25+
2-17-2008 Viga proper, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2
2-17-2008 Viga-Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) 20+
Chestnut Munia, "Black-headed Munia" (Lonchura malacca jagori)
2-15-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-17-2008 Viga-Oco River estuary, Viga, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Virac, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) present
2-18-2008 San Andres, Catanduanes (Luzon) present

* MAMMALS: Monkies
Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis philippinensis) [Esp]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 2+
2-17-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) 1+
2-18-2008 Balongbong, Bato, Catanduanes (Luzon) 5+

* MAMMALS: Pigs
Philippine warty pig (Sus philippensis) [E]
2-16-2008 Viga-Gigmoto Watershed, Gigmoto, Catanduanes (Luzon) a few tracks found