Palau
Checklist of Endemic Bird Species
This list of bird species found exclusively in Palau is based on the taxonomy used in HBW/BirdLife v. 9 (2024). For further details on possible inaccuracies in the list see Sources & Caveats.
HBW/BirdLife Taxonomic Checklist (Version 9.0).The lists are based on the October 2024 update available here.
Pampusana canifrons
(Columbiformes Columbidae) Palau Ground Dove
Ptilinopus pelewensis
(Columbiformes Columbidae) Palau Fruit-dove
Caprimulgus phalaena
(Caprimulgiformes Caprimulgidae) Palau Nightjar
Aerodramus pelewensis
(Caprimulgiformes Apodidae) Palau Swiftlet
Pyrroglaux podargina
(Strigiformes Strigidae) Palau Owl
Todiramphus pelewensis
(Coraciiformes Alcedinidae) Palau Kingfisher
Pachycephala tenebrosa
(Passeriformes Pachycephalidae) Morningbird
Edolisoma monacha
(Passeriformes Campephagidae) Palau Cicadabird
Rhipidura lepida
(Passeriformes Rhipiduridae) Palau Fantail
Myiagra erythrops
(Passeriformes Monarchidae) Palau Flycatcher
Horornis annae
(Passeriformes Scotocercidae) Palau Bush-warbler
Megazosterops palauensis
(Passeriformes Zosteropidae) Giant White-eye
Zosterops finschii
(Passeriformes Zosteropidae) Dusky White-eye