Rare wildlife finds a haven in Bicol Natural Park
MANILA, Philippines — A critically endangered kingfisher and several threatened and endemic wildlife species were recorded in Bicol Natural Park during biodiversity monitoring conducted in the second semester of 2026, according to the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) in Bicol.
The monitoring, conducted through the Provincial Environment and Natural Resources Office in Camarines Norte and the Bicol Natural Park Protected Area Management Office, documented birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians and insects across the protected area.
Among the notable sightings was the critically endangered Northern Indigo-banded Kingfisher (Ceyx cyanopectus), which is listed under DENR Administrative Order No. 2019-09.
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Other recorded species included the Northern Rufous Hornbill, Philippine Long-tailed Macaque, Philippine Serpent Eagle, Luzon Hornbill, Luzon Flameback and Blue-headed Fantail.
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Monitoring teams also documented the Philippine Bulbul, Brahminy Kite, Oriental Dollarbird, Common Emerald Dove and Black-chinned Fruit Dove.
Forest dragons, vine snakes, frogs, butterflies, bees, dragonflies and other insects were likewise observed, along with wildlife nests and other indicators of habitat use.
Across forest habitats
DENR Bicol said the monitoring was carried out in partnership with the University of Camarines Norte, Central Bicol State University of Agriculture and the municipal governments of Basud in Camarines Norte and Lupi in Camarines Sur.
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The team established an additional two-kilometer monitoring transect in an open forest area to complement an existing two-kilometer transect in a closed forest.
During regular patrols, personnel documented wildlife sightings, tracks, calls, nests and other habitat indicators in field diaries as part of the park’s biodiversity monitoring activities.
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DENR Bicol said the findings would help identify priority species and habitats, assess threats to wildlife and strengthen protection measures.
The results will also inform the implementation of the Protected Area Management Plan and decisions by the Protected Area Management Board.
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