Saving PH birds: A race vs extinction
Exotic and mesmerizing birds face the worst possible future in the Philippines, which is considered a “biodiversity hotspot” by bird conservationists.
A biodiversity hotspot is a biogeographic region that is both a significant reservoir of biodiversity and is threatened with destruction. Over 530 bird species can be found in the country's hotspot – about 185 of these are endemic, and over 60 are threatened.