Birds of Mt. Banahaw - San Cristobal, Quezon

Bangkong Kahoy Valley, the valley in between two giant mountains, Mt. Banahaw and Mt. San Cristobal, is a popular hiking spot among tourists. For wild bird photographers, Bangkong Kahoy Valley is the throne of the elusive Whiskered Pitta, the largest Pitta in the Philippines. Getting an audience with this unique avian wonder means hiking to 1,000 meters above sea level, passing through a mix of farm lands, livestock trails and lush forest.