Birds of the Philippines
Photos and videos of wild birds found in the Philippines. We travel all over the Philippines to document and take pictures of birds. Our goal is to make this site a resource of information and images about wild birds of the Philippines.
Oriental Plover
ORIENTAL PLOVER
Charadrius veredus
Family Charadriidae
rare, migrant
L 230 mm (9")
Bird # 433 - September 2013
This is a rare visitor to the Philippines. According to the Kennedy guide, it was only previously known from 10 specimens and 1 sight record. A group of 9 birds was spotted in IRRI by Paul Bourdin. Later that same day and during the rest of the week several groups of birders were able to see 4 Oriental Plovers, even in pouring rain. The birds were not shy and even approached our vehicles.
Read MoreCharadrius veredus
Family Charadriidae
rare, migrant
L 230 mm (9")
Bird # 433 - September 2013
This is a rare visitor to the Philippines. According to the Kennedy guide, it was only previously known from 10 specimens and 1 sight record. A group of 9 birds was spotted in IRRI by Paul Bourdin. Later that same day and during the rest of the week several groups of birders were able to see 4 Oriental Plovers, even in pouring rain. The birds were not shy and even approached our vehicles.
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