Birds of Java | 爪哇之鸟 | liewwk Nature – 8 [update 20260814]

 

1. Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher, 爪哇蓝带翠鸟, 爪哇蓝带翠鸟, Alcedo euryzona, アオムネカワセミ

2. White-bibbed Babbler, 白领穗鹛, 白領穗鶥, Stachyris thoracica, ムナジロモリチメドリ

3. Banded Kingfisher, 横斑翠鸟, 橫斑翠鳥, Lacedo pulchella, カザリショウビン, KAING-KAING RIMBA

4. Gray-breasted Partridge, 灰胸山鹧鸪, 灰胸山鷓鴣, Arborophila orientalis, ハイムネミヤマテッケイ

5. Javan Hawk-Eagle, 爪哇鹰雕, 爪哇鷹鵰, Nisaetus bartelsi, ジャワクマタカ

6. Chestnut-bellied Partridge, 棕腹山鹧鸪, 栗腹山鷓鴣, Arborophila javanica, ジャワミヤマテッケイ

7. Javan Banded-Pitta, 爪哇蓝尾八色鸫, 爪哇藍尾八色鶇, Hydrornis guajanus, キマユシマヤイロチョウ, Paok pancawarna

8. Javan Black-capped Babbler, 爪哇黑冠幽鹛, 爪哇黑冠幽鶥, Pellorneum capistratum, ズグロジチメドリ

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1. Javan Blue-banded Kingfisher, 爪哇蓝带翠鸟, 爪哇蓝带翠鸟, Alcedo euryzona, アオムネカワセミ

update 202606

A bird I’ve been wishing to photograph for years, finally crossed off the list thanks to a specific birding spot found. We had almost zero wait time before both the male and female, along with a few other birds, came right up to us. This beautiful, rare, and shy Kingfisher is a stunning sight. The lovely female here is visibly different from the male Malayan Blue-Banded Kingfisher, as she completely lacks the signature “blue band.”

多年来一直渴望拍摄的一种鸟,终于在当地鸟导发现的一个特定观鸟点如愿以偿。我们几乎没有等待,雄鸟和雌鸟就一前一后飞了过来,期间还有其他几只鸟也凑到了身边。这种美丽、罕见且害羞的马来蓝带翠鸟真是让人惊艳。照片里这只可爱的雌鸟与雄性马来蓝带翠鸟有着明显的不同,它身上完全没有那条标志性的“蓝带”。

202606, East Java, Indonesia

 

2. White-bibbed Babbler, 白领穗鹛, 白領穗鶥, Stachyris thoracica, ムナジロモリチメドリ

update 202606

I first saw this bird years ago but couldn’t get a picture. This time, using a bird hide made everything so simple and easy, and it showed up almost without any wait. It is such a beautiful bird, and just like other babblers, it moves incredibly fast.

多年前我第一次见到这种鸟,但当时没有拍到照片。这次利用观鸟掩体让一切变得非常轻松简单,几乎没怎么等它就出现了。它是一只非常美丽的鸟,而且和其他画眉科鸟类一样,它的动作非常敏捷快速。

202606, East Java, Indonesia

 

 

3. Banded Kingfisher, 横斑翠鸟, 橫斑翠鳥, Lacedo pulchella, カザリショウビン, KAING-KAING RIMBA

update 202607

It’s definitely not a new bird for everyone—especially with the amazing feeding and nesting spots in Vietnam and Thailand recently—but who could ever say no to this beauty? It just popped up while we were enjoying quality time with the Javan Banded Broadbill, Black-banded Barbet, and Violet Cuckoo. In an instant, everyone shifted focus to photograph this stunning bird.

and I think he is not happy with us

对于大家来说,这绝对不算是什么新鸟种,尤其是最近在越南和泰国都有非常棒的觅食点和育雏点。但面对如此美丽的鸟儿,又有谁能拒绝呢?当时我们正愉快地观察着爪哇斑阔嘴鸟、黑枕拟䴕和紫金鹃等鸟类,它却突然现身。瞬间,所有人的镜头都对准了这位不速之美,开始疯狂按下快门。

看这表情,他几乎不是很高兴。

202606, East Java, Indonesia

 

4. Gray-breasted Partridge, 灰胸山鹧鸪, 灰胸山鷓鴣, Arborophila orientalis, ハイムネミヤマテッケイ

update 202607

One of the main targets of this tour! We only had to wait for less than 20 minutes in a very comfortable weather hide. This turned out to be one of the most rewarding hides of the trip, bringing in around 10 different species. It was a massive relief and excitement for us, especially after the previous days where the hides were quiet with very few birds.

本次行程的核心目标之一!在天气舒适的观鸟掩体里只等了不到20分钟。这绝对是此行收获最丰厚的掩体之一,迎来了大约10种不同的鸟类。前几天其他掩体的鸟况都有些冷清,今天看到这么多鸟真让我们兴奋不已。

这只特征明显的“白脸”鸟儿绝对不容错过。它们成双成对地前来,刚一接近就边走边鸣叫。

202607, East Java, Indonesia

 

5. Javan Hawk-Eagle, 爪哇鹰雕, 爪哇鷹鵰, Nisaetus bartelsi, ジャワクマタカ

update 202607

It was another relatively quiet day with few new birds, but our quick decision to hike down the main road definitely paid off. While we were struggling to spot the small, fast-moving birds high up in the canopy, Xing Hui suddenly shouted, “Fast, fast, raptor!” We ran over, looked toward a nearby perch, and managed to get some shots. We were initially confused by its appearance, but thanks to its long crest and confirmation from local experts, we verified it. It is definitely one of the top bird highlights of our East Java tour!

这又是相对平静的一天,没看到太多新鸟种,但我们果断决定沿着主路快走,绝对是不虚此行。正当我们费力观察高处那些活动频繁的小鸟时,星辉(译音)突然大喊:“快快快,猛禽!”我们飞奔过去,望向不远处的栖枝,成功拍到了它。起初我们对它的外观有些困惑,但凭借它长长的冠羽以及当地专家的确认,最终锁定了目标。这绝对是我们这次东爪哇观鸟行最顶级的亮点之一!

202607, Ijen, East Java, Indonesia

 

6. Chestnut-bellied Partridge, 棕腹山鹧鸪, 栗腹山鷓鴣, Arborophila javanica, ジャワミヤマテッケイ

update 202607

This was our very first target bird of the East Java trip, and we didn’t have to wait long after getting into the hide! Since we had a long checklist of other species to find, we only stayed for two rounds before moving on to the next birding spot. It showed up quite early, which made getting a great photo a bit of a challenge with the lighting, but it was an awesome start!

这是我们东爪哇观鸟行(East Java Birding Trip)的第一隻目标鸟。进鸟帐(鸟棚)后没多久它就出现了!不过因为我们后面还有很多目标鸟种要去寻觅,所以只拍了两轮就前往下一个观鸟点了。这只鸟来得非常早,光线让拍摄好照片变得颇具挑战性。

202607, East Java, Indonesia

 

7. Javan Banded-Pitta, 爪哇蓝尾八色鸫, 爪哇藍尾八色鶇, Hydrornis guajanus, キマユシマヤイロチョウ, Paok pancawarna

update 202607

My very first photograph of this Pitta was taken exactly 10 years ago in 2016. I still remember the temporary bird hides we used back then, and how incredibly shy the bird was, appearing for only a split second. This time around, almost every bird hide and photography spot yielded an amazing show. Nobody can resist a bird as colorful as a Pitta, so everyone just kept pressing their shutters for this lovely creature.

我拍到的第一张这只八色鸫的照片是在整整十年前的2016年。至今仍记得那时用的临时鸟帐,以及这只鸟有多么害羞,当时它只现身了短短一瞬间。而这一次,几乎所有的鸟帐和观鸟点都迎来了一场精彩的“表演”。没有人能抗拒如此色彩斑斓的八色鸫,所以每个人都在不停地为这只可爱的小鸟按下快门。

202607, East Java, Indonesia

 

8. Javan Black-capped Babbler, 爪哇黑冠幽鹛, 爪哇黑冠幽鶥, Pellorneum capistratum, ズグロジチメドリ

update 202608

Its behavior is remarkably similar to our Malayan Black-capped Babbler, spending most of its time walking along the ground. However, its plumage is distinctly more rufous overall. We were fortunate enough to encounter and photograph this bird on multiple occasions during our East Bali bird photography trip.

它的习性与马来亚黑冠雅鹛非常相似,大部分时间都在地面行走觅食。不过,它的整体羽色更偏红棕色。在我们的东巴厘岛观鸟摄影之旅中,我们曾有幸在多个不同场合记录到这种鸟类。

202606, East Java, Indonesia

 

 

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Odontophoridae series | 齿鹑科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20260625]

 

1. Spotted Wood-Quail, 点斑林鹑, 點林鶉, Odontophorus guttatus, マダラウズラ

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1. Spotted Wood-Quail, 点斑林鹑, 點林鶉, Odontophorus guttatus, マダラウズラ

update 202606

It was such a challenge to get a full view of this bird when we first heard and tried to spot it. Ironically, at our next site, one just walked right out to feed in front of us! However, it didn’t show its crest while eating, so I still prefer the first one we worked so hard to see. Huge thanks to our guide, Raul!

第一次听到和尝试寻找这鸟时,想要看清它的全貌真的非常具有挑战性。结果在另一个地点,一只鸟竟然直接走出来在大家面前觅食!不过它吃东西的时候没有展示羽冠,所以我还是更喜欢那只让我们费尽千辛万苦才看清的。非常感谢我们的向导 Raul!

202603, Costa Rica

 

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Psittacidae series | 鹦鹉科 | liewwk Nature -1 [update 20260517]

 

1. Scarlet Macaw, 金刚鹦鹉, 緋紅麥鷍, Ara macao, コンゴウインコ

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1. Scarlet Macaw, 金刚鹦鹉, 緋紅麥鷍, Ara macao, コンゴウインコ

update 20260517

The Scarlet Macaw is truly an impressive sight. As one of the largest macaw species, they are quite common to hear and spot soaring through the sky if you visit the right habitats. True to their nature, they always make their presence known with their trademark loud and boisterous calls.

绯红金刚鹦鹉绝对是一道令人惊叹的风景。作为体型最大的金刚鹦鹉之一,只要你在对的地方,就能经常听到并看到它们在空中飞翔。它们一如既往地用标志性高亢且喧闹的鸣叫声彰显着自己的存在。

202603, Costa Rica

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Pipromorphidae series | 霸鹟科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20260515]

 

1. Common Tody-Flycatcher, 哑霸鹟, 普通啞霸鶲, Todirostrum cinereum, ハシナガタイランチョウ

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1. Common Tody-Flycatcher, 哑霸鹟, 普通啞霸鶲, Todirostrum cinereum, ハシナガタイランチョウ

update 202605

Out of more than 380 bird species photographed during our March 2026 Costa Rica birding tour, this particular bird leaves me with some of the fondest memories. It is completely tiny, has distinct long legs, and looks incredibly cute.

在2026年3月哥斯达黎加观鸟团所拍摄的380多种鸟类中,这是最令我记忆深刻的鸟类之一。这种鸟体型非常迷你,长着一双长腿,外表看起来真的十分可爱。

202603, Costa Rica

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Dendrocolaptidae series | 鴷雀科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20260510]

 

1. Northern Barred-Woodcreeper, 北斑䴕雀, 北方橫斑爬木雀, Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae, キタヨコジマオニキバシリ

 

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1. Northern Barred-Woodcreeper, 北斑䴕雀, 北方橫斑爬木雀, Dendrocolaptes sanctithomae, キタヨコジマオニキバシリ

update 202605

We were incredibly fortunate to photograph three different species at a single location, all at a great distance and eye level. One of them was a fascinating bird that looks like a cross between a nuthatch and a woodpecker. This particular species is one of the larger ones; usually, after the first sighting, they tend to stay high in the canopy and far away from us. We feel very lucky to have captured it at such a perfect level and close range this time.

我们非常幸运能在同一个地点以极佳的距离和高度拍摄到三种鸟类。其中一种鸟看起来像是䴓和啄木鸟的结合体。这是体型较大的品种之一,通常在第一次露面后,它们总是停在高处且远离我们。这次能在这个高度和近距离拍到它,真的非常幸运。

202603, Costa Rica

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Thraupidae series | 裸鼻雀科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20260508]

 

1. Bay-headed Tanager, 栗头唐加拉雀, 栗頭唐加拉雀, Tangara gyrola, チャガシラフウキンチョウ

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1. Bay-headed Tanager, 栗头唐加拉雀, 栗頭唐加拉雀, Tangara gyrola, チャガシラフウキンチョウ

update 20260508

The Tanager family is truly remarkable. No matter where we travel, we encounter these birds, and most of them—like this one—are breathtakingly beautiful. The variety of colors on this bird is simply incredible.

唐纳雀科是一个非常特别的鸟类家族。无论我们走到哪里,都能看到唐纳雀的身影,而且其中大多数都像这只一样美丽动人。这只鸟身上的色彩真是丰富多彩。

202604, Costa Rica

 

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Nyctibiidae series | 林鸱科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20260430]

 

1. Common Potoo, 林鸱, 灰林鴟, Nyctibius griseus, ハイイロタチヨタカ

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1. Common Potoo, 林鸱, 灰林鴟, Nyctibius griseus, ハイイロタチヨタカ

update 202604

It is a very special bird that we have been eager to see and photograph. We were fortunate to have a great team that helped us find it right by the roadside. It is such an adorable bird, sitting there with its egg out in the open.

这是我们非常希望能目睹并拍摄的一种特别鸟类。很庆幸拥有一个优秀的团队,让我们在路边就发现了它。这只鸟太可爱了,就这样带着蛋待在那里。

202603, Costa Rica

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Cotingidae series | 伞鸟科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20260501]

 

1. Three-wattled Bellbird, 肉垂钟伞鸟, 肉垂鐘雀, Procnias tricarunculatus, ヒゲドリ

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1. Three-wattled Bellbird, 肉垂钟伞鸟, 肉垂鐘雀, Procnias tricarunculatus, ヒゲドリ

update 202605

Time has flown by, and it has already been a month since I returned from Costa Rica. I am currently on my third birding tour without any rest. April has been a whirlwind, taking me from Costa Rica to Borneo, back to Peninsular Malaysia, and now back to Borneo again. The absolute highlight of April 2026 was encountering this bird just 2-3 meters away at eye level. Watching it sing for a full minute and perform its display was truly the best moment of the month.
时间飞逝,从哥斯达黎加回来已经一个月了,现在正马不停蹄地进行第三场观鸟之旅。整个四月,我的足迹从哥斯达黎加到婆罗洲,再回到马来西亚半岛,现在又回到了婆罗洲。2026年四月最美好的时刻,莫过于在两三米开外的平视距离偶遇这只鸟。看着它持续鸣唱了一分钟并进行展示,这绝对是本月最难忘的瞬间。
202604, Costa Rica

 

update 202604

This is a bird that sits at the top of everyone’s bucket list, but upon our arrival in Costa Rica, the local guides informed us they weren’t active. We had nearly given up hope and put this strange-looking species out of our minds. However, as we neared the site, we received an update that they were active again. We decided to take a chance. To our absolute surprise, after only a short walk, we found them. The view improved from twenty meters overhead to an incredible eye-level encounter just two meters away. It was the amazing feeling of a lost opportunity turned into a found treasure.

这是每个人都想看到的鸟,但当我们抵达哥斯达黎加时,当地导游告诉我们它们并不活跃。大家几乎都放弃了,也快忘了这只长相奇特的鸟。但当我们靠近该地点时,当地导游收到更新说它们开始活动了。我们决定试一试。令人惊喜的是,我们只走了很短的一段路就见到了它,甚至最终从头顶上方20米处移动到了2米开外的平视距离。这种失而复得的感觉真好。

 

 

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Ramphastidae series | 巨嘴鸟科 | liewwk Nature – 4 [update 20260602]

 

1. Keel-billed Toucan, 厚嘴巨嘴鸟, 隆嘴鵎鵼, Ramphastos sulfuratus, サンショクキムネオオハシ

2. Yellow-throated Toucan, 黑嘴巨嘴鸟, 黃喉鵎鵼, Ramphastos ambiguus, ニショクキムネオオハシ

3. Fiery-billed Aracari, 红嘴簇舌巨嘴鸟, 火嘴阿拉卡鴷, Pteroglossus frantzii, アカハシムナフチュウハシ

4. Collared Aracari, 领簇舌巨嘴鸟, 領阿拉卡鴷, Pteroglossus torquatus, ムナフチュウハシ

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1. Keel-billed Toucan, 厚嘴巨嘴鸟, 隆嘴鵎鵼, Ramphastos sulfuratus, サンショクキムネオオハシ

update 202604

This bird keeps its distance from us. While there are one or two spots where Toucans visit feeders, the presence of bananas and papayas in the frame often makes the photos look unnatural. Because of this, most of us struggled to get a good shot until the last few days when this bird finally came down low for us at the forest edge. It was such an excitement for everyone to see this beautiful creature. Most importantly, thank you to everyone for prioritizing the bird’s well-being over the photo. You guys are the best.

巨嘴鸟通常与我们保持距离。虽然有一两个点会有巨嘴鸟飞到喂食点,但照片里出现的香蕉和木瓜会让画面显得有些违和,所以大多数人一直没能拍到理想的照片。直到最后几天,包括这只鸟在内的巨嘴鸟终于在森林边缘低飞靠近我们,大家能近距离看到这种美丽的鸟类都非常兴奋。最后,感谢大家对鸟类的爱护胜过对拍照的追求,你们是最棒的。

202603, Costa Rica

 

2. Yellow-throated Toucan, 黑嘴巨嘴鸟, 黃喉鵎鵼, Ramphastos ambiguus, ニショクキムネオオハシ

update 202604

After a wonderful morning, we skipped our rest to keep the momentum going. Our local guide, Raul, took us for some easier birding along a flat grassland trail. We were lucky enough to witness a Tropical Kingbird chasing a Gray Hawk, and we also spotted this stunning Yellow-throated Toucan. It was truly a fantastic moment.

在一个美好的早晨之后,我们没有片刻休息。我们的当地导游 Raul 决定带我们去进行一次比较轻松的观鸟活动,就在平坦的草地附近步行。我们看到了热带王霸鹟追逐灰鹰,还看到了这只黄喉巨嘴鸟。真是太棒的时刻了。

202604, Costa Rica

 

3. Fiery-billed Aracari, 红嘴簇舌巨嘴鸟, 火嘴阿拉卡鴷, Pteroglossus frantzii, アカハシムナフチュウハシ

update 202605

It was a rare stroke of luck on our route. This bird is a rare sight, but it made a brief appearance at the feeding station, grabbed a piece of banana, and was gone in an instant. Only two or three of us were lucky enough to witness it; the rest of the group just missed out. Despite being everyone’s top target, it never returned.

在我们的路线上见到这种鸟实属罕见。它非常稀有,刚才出现在一个投喂点,叼起一块香蕉就离开了。只有我们两三个人有幸目睹,其他人正好错过了。尽管它是大家的主要目标,但它再也没有回来。

202603, Costa Rica

 

4. Collared Aracari, 领簇舌巨嘴鸟, 領阿拉卡鴷, Pteroglossus torquatus, ムナフチュウハシ

update 202606

We have sighted this bird a few times, but the conditions never seemed right for photography. On one occasion, it hopped into the open for less than 10 seconds, so I doubt everyone managed to get a shot. This time, it stayed for a while, but it was during the final light of the day. Everyone was already preparing to head back to their rooms when it perched right above us. Most of the shots were taken handheld.

我们曾多次目睹这种鸟,但似乎一直没有遇到最佳的拍摄条件。有一次它跳入开阔地带不到10秒钟,我想并非每个人都拍到了。而这一次它停留了很久,却恰逢傍晚最后一抹光亮。当时大家正准备回房休息,它就停在我们房间的正上方。大部分照片都是手持拍摄。

202603, Costa Rica

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Eurypygidae series | 日鳽科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20260327]

 

 Costa Rica

1. Sunbittern, 日鳽, 日鳽, Eurypyga helias, ジャノメドリ

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1. Sunbittern, 日鳽, 日鳽, Eurypyga helias, ジャノメドリ

update 202603

This bird was one of our trip’s main targets! We initially found one on its nest, but everyone was hoping to see its famous wing display. We decided to spend some extra time searching, and luckily, it didn’t take long to find another one. It put on a spectacular show, spreading its beautiful wings for us several times.

这是我们此次行程的主要目标之一。起初我们发现了一只正在筑巢的日鳽(Sunbittern),但大家都想亲眼目睹它展翅的姿态。于是我们在观察完巢穴后决定多花些时间寻找另一只。非常幸运,没过多久我们就遇到了另一只,它还配合地连续展示了几轮那美丽的双翼。

202603, Costa Rica

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