liewwk Nature Photography Blog
it is a family I first photograph in South Africa
1. Cape Batis, 海角蓬背鹟, 南非噴背鶲, Batis capensis, ムナグロセワタビタキ
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1. Cape Batis, 海角蓬背鹟, 南非噴背鶲, Batis capensis, ムナグロセワタビタキ
update 202512
This tiny, adorable bird gave us one of the most memorable moments of the tour. After a long and patient chase, it finally came close and low just for a brief moment — offering us the best view of the entire trip!
这是一只非常小巧可爱的鸟，还记得在长时间追寻后，它终于靠近并飞得很低，就那短短的一瞬间，给了我们这次行程中最精彩的一次观鸟体验！
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Indonesia
11. Ivory-backed Woodswallow, 白背燕鵙, 白背燕鵙, Artamus monachus, セレベスモリツバメ, Kekep Sulawesi
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11. Ivory-backed Woodswallow, 白背燕鵙, 白背燕鵙, Artamus monachus, セレベスモリツバメ, Kekep Sulawesi
update 202512
This is one of those birds that often gets overlooked, as it closely resembles the White-breasted Woodswallow. But this time, we were lucky to get a clear, eye-level view. A great Sulawesi endemic!
这是一种常被忽略的鸟，因为外观很像白胸燕鹃。但这次我们非常幸运，能在平视角度好好观察它。苏拉威西的优秀特有种！
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Sulawesi, Indonesia: Bird Photography | 苏拉威西: 鸟摄 | liewwk Nature 61-1 [update 20251130]
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1. Hylocitrea, 林啸鹟, 橙脇嘯鶇, Hylocitrea bonensis, Hylocitrea bonensis, Kancilan Buah
The hylocitrea, also known as the yellow-flanked whistler or olive-flanked whistler, is a species of bird that is endemic to montane forests on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. It is monotypic within the genus Hylocitrea, and has traditionally been considered a member of the family Pachycephalidae, but recent genetic evidence suggests it should be placed in a monotypic subfamily of the family Bombycillidae, or even its own family, Hylocitreidae. A 2019 study found it to be a sister group to a clade containing the hypocolius (Hypocoliidae) and the extinct Hawaiian honeyeaters (Mohoidae), with the clade containing all three being a sister group to the silky-flycatchers (Ptiliogonatidae). The divergences forming these families occurred in the early Miocene, about 20-23 million years ago.
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update 202511
Our main target at Lore Lindu turned out to be not as tough as we expected. We managed to see it twice, and both sightings were not high up in the canopy. Unfortunately, the lighting wasn’t ideal, making the photos appear a bit dull—but still a great bird to observe!
我们此行来到罗瑞林都的主要目标鸟，其实比其他稀有鸟种容易一些。我们总共观测到两次，而且都没有在很高的树冠上。只是光线不太理想，导致照片看起来有点暗淡。但能见到这只鸟，依然非常令人兴奋！
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Sulawesi, Indonesia: Bird Photography | 苏拉威西: 鸟摄 | liewwk Nature 53 [update 20251107]
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new Mammal collection
1. Waigeo Cuscus, 巴布亚斑袋貂, 巴布亞斑袋貂, Spilocuscus papuensis
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1. Waigeo Cuscus, 巴布亚斑袋貂, 巴布亞斑袋貂, Spilocuscus papuensis
update 202508
It’s not a new mammal family, but definitely a new addition to our collection! Spotted this stunning-looking mammal on Waigeo Island. While everyone was enjoying coffee and waiting for fruit-doves, some local kids called us into the forest. We couldn’t really understand what they were saying—but soon enough, this beautiful creature appeared, low and close. What a surprise and such a beautiful moment!
虽然不是新的哺乳动物科，但确实是我们新发现的精彩成员！在Waigeo岛上拍到这只漂亮的哺乳动物。当时大家正一边喝咖啡一边等着果鸠出现，突然有几个当地小孩拉我们进森林，虽然一开始听不太懂他们说什么，但很快这只美丽的动物就低低地靠近了我们。哇，太惊喜了，真是太漂亮的生物！
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Another new addition to the collection — not a new family, just something I might have missed earlier.
又有新的收藏，不过并不是新的科目，只是之前可能漏掉了。
1. Arfak Catbird, 阿法园丁鸟, 阿法克貓鳥, Ailuroedus arfakianus, アルファクネコドリ, Burung-kucing Arfak
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1. Arfak Catbird, 阿法园丁鸟, 阿法克貓鳥, Ailuroedus arfakianus, アルファクネコドリ, Burung-kucing Arfak
update 202508
It’s not a new family or species — I’ve definitely photographed this bird before during a previous visit to the Arfak area. But this time, I got to witness it fighting with a Lophorina superba while trying to attract a female at the “stage.”
这不是新的科或鸟种——之前在阿尔法克地区已经拍过它了。
不过这次亲眼看到它在“舞台”上，为了吸引雌鸟而和华美极乐鸟（Lophorina superba）激烈争斗。
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another new bird family
1. Northern Cassowary, 单垂鹤鸵, 單垂鶴鴕, Casuarius unappendiculatus, パプアヒクイドリ, Kasuari Gelambir-tunggal
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1. Northern Cassowary, 单垂鹤鸵, 單垂鶴鴕, Casuarius unappendiculatus, パプアヒクイドリ, Kasuari Gelambir-tunggal
update 202508
It’s a huge bird with a brightly colored head. I missed it during my last trip, but this time I finally got to see two—moving around almost like pets, even with names! Really happy to finally see this massive and beautiful bird.
这是一只体型很大的鸟，头部颜色非常鲜艳。上次旅行错过了，这次终于看到两只，它们像宠物一样四处走动，还有名字！很高兴终于见到这只又大又漂亮的鸟。
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It is another entrance to Taman Negara, located on the western side of the forest.
1. Large Frogmouth, 大蟆口鸱, 大蟆口鴟, Batrachostomus auritus, オオガマグチヨタカ, CUCUR BESAR
2. Garnet Pitta, 榴红八色鸫, 榴紅八色鶇, Erythropitta granatina, ムラサキヤイロチョウ, BURUNG-PACAT DELIMA BIASA
3. Black-bellied Malkoha, 绿嘴地鹃, 綠嘴地鵑, Phaenicophaeus diardi, クロバンケンモドキ, CENUK PERUT HITAM
4. Malayan Banded-Pitta, 马来蓝尾八色鸫, 馬來藍尾八色鶇, Hydrornis irena，マラヤシマヤイロチョウ, BURUNG-PACAT BELANG MELAYU
5. Thick-billed Green-Pigeon, 厚嘴绿鸠, 厚嘴綠鳩, Treron curvirostra, ハシブトアオバト, PUNAI ARA BIASA
6. Puff-backed Bulbul, 凤头褐鹎, 凤头褐鹎, Microtarsus eutilotus, チャイロヒヨドリ, MERBAH COKLAT BERJAMBUL
7. Crested Jayshrike, 冠鸦, 馬來冠鴉, Platylophus galericulatus, カンムリカケス, BURUNG-MENJERIT
8. Rhinoceros Hornbill, 马来犀鸟, 馬來犀鳥, サイチョウ, Buceros rhinoceros, ENGGANG BADAK
9. Silver-rumped spinetail, 银腰针尾雨燕, 白腰刺尾雨燕, Rhaphidura leucopygialis, チビハリオアマツバメ, LAYANG-LAYANG EKOR-PENDEK MELAYU
10. Malayan Peacock-Pheasant, 凤冠孔雀雉, 鳳冠孔雀雉, Polyplectron malacense, マレーエボシコクジャク,KUANG-CERMIN MELAYU
11. Banded Kingfisher, 横斑翠鸟, 橫斑翠鳥, Lacedo pulchella, カザリショウビン, KAING-KAING RIMBA
12. Brown Fulvetta, 褐雀鹛, 褐雀鶥, Alcippe brunneicauda, ムジチメドリ, KEKICAU-SAMPAH MELAYU
13. Finsch’s Bulbul, 芬氏冠鹎, 矮髭鵯, Alophoixus finschii, ヒメアゴヒゲヒヨドリ, MERBAH-BERJANGGUT RENGKUNG KUNING
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update 202504
It’s a common and not particularly beautiful bird, but each time it’s spotted, its size and leaf-like appearance still spark excitement.
这是一种常见且不算特别美丽的鸟，但每次看到它时，它的体型和如叶子般的外形仍然让人感到兴奋。
2. Garnet Pitta, 榴红八色鸫, 榴紅八色鶇, Erythropitta granatina, ムラサキヤイロチョウ, BURUNG-PACAT DELIMA BIASA
Update 202505
It was exciting to spot one moving on the ground without being disturbed by our presence—there were ten of us constantly shifting around for a better angle. We were lucky to encounter this Pitta without a long wait or much effort.
看到一只八色鸫在地面上活动而不受我们干扰，真的令人兴奋——我们十个人一直在四处移动，寻找更好的拍摄角度。能在没有长时间等待或费太多功夫的情况下遇到它，实在是太幸运了。
3. Black-bellied Malkoha, 绿嘴地鹃, 綠嘴地鵑, Phaenicophaeus diardi, クロバンケンモドキ, CENUK PERUT HITAM
Update 202505
We spent our morning at the canopy, enjoying many great views of different birds. One was especially memorable—at eye level, feeding slowly instead of just flying past. A lovely Malkoha.
我们早上在树顶吊桥观鸟，欣赏到了许多不同鸟类的美丽景色。其中一只尤其令人难忘——它在视线平齐的高度慢慢觅食，而不是像其他鸟一样飞掠而过。一只可爱的鹃鵙。
4. Malayan Banded-Pitta, 马来蓝尾八色鸫, 馬來藍尾八色鶇, Hydrornis irena，マラヤシマヤイロチョウ, BURUNG-PACAT BELANG MELAYU
update 202508
Always a pleasure catching up with one of the best birders/guides I know—Matthew and Hoi Ling! He made a short visit and requested a few lifers, so we left KL at 2:30am and headed to Merapoh. Despite the morning rain, we managed to tick off two lifers soon after arrival. Once the rain stopped, we got lucky again with this special lifer—it showed up twice (I missed the first photo opportunity)! Such a stunning Pitta, and a great moment getting both Garnet and this species away from the usual “stage”.
很开心再次见到我认识的顶级观HK鸟人兼导游——Matthew 和HL！他这次短暂来访，希望看到一些新种鸟。我们凌晨2:30从吉隆坡出发前往美罗坡，虽然一早下雨，但刚到就顺利记录到两种新鸟。雨停后又遇到这只特别的新种，它出现了两次（第一次我错过拍照），太幸运了！这只八色鸫真的很美，也很难得在自然环境中看到它，不是在“舞台”上展示。
5. Thick-billed Green-Pigeon, 厚嘴绿鸠, 厚嘴綠鳩, Treron curvirostra, ハシブトアオバト, PUNAI ARA BIASA
update 202508
This is one of the most common green pigeons in the region—medium-sized and easily recognized by its thick, pale green eye-ring.
With a fruiting tree nearby, spotting them wasn’t too hard. Although we hoped for more species, we’re glad our guests got to tick off two of their targets here!
这是这一地区最常见的绿鸽之一，中等体型，浅绿色粗眼圈非常显眼，不容易错过。
有一棵结果的树让我们很容易就看到这些鸟。虽然我们希望能看到更多种类，但能帮客人完成两个目标鸟，也已经很不错了！
6. Puff-backed Bulbul, 凤头褐鹎, 凤头褐鹎, Microtarsus eutilotus, チャイロヒヨドリ, MERBAH COKLAT BERJAMBUL
update 202510
This is one of those birds we often hear or briefly see, but rarely get a good photo opportunity with. However, last month we were lucky to enjoy two amazing encounters—one in Peninsular Malaysia and another in Borneo.
As we were walking out of the forest after getting our main target, we heard its call nearby. Moments later, it appeared almost at eye level, just around 5 meters from us. What a moment!
这是一种我们经常听到或偶尔见到的鸟，但却很少有机会拍到好照片。不过上个月我们非常幸运，在马来西亚半岛和婆罗洲都遇到了两次精彩的时刻。
当我们完成主要目标后正要走出森林时，突然听到它的叫声，不久它就出现在我们面前，几乎是眼平线的高度，距离我们不到5米。真是难得的时刻！
7. Crested Jayshrike, 冠鸦, 馬來冠鴉, Platylophus galericulatus, カンムリカケス, BURUNG-MENJERIT
update 202602
8. Rhinoceros Hornbill, 马来犀鸟, 馬來犀鳥, サイチョウ, Buceros rhinoceros, ENGGANG BADAK
update 202602
After hitting guest 6,500th species milestone, we decided to keep the momentum going in search of more lifers—aiming to get as close as possible to the 7,000 mark. Upon arriving at the tree top tower, I was incredibly lucky to spot two
. They perched nearby before flying past at eye level. It was truly a lucky and unforgettable sight.
在达成客人第6500个目标鸟种后，我们决定继续前行，寻找更多的新鸟种（Lifers），争取向7000大关迈进。抵达树顶塔后，运气非常不错，竟然有两只
9. Silver-rumped spinetail, 银腰针尾雨燕, 白腰刺尾雨燕, Rhaphidura leucopygialis, チビハリオアマツバメ, LAYANG-LAYANG EKOR-PENDEK MELAYU
update 202602
10. Malayan Peacock-Pheasant, 凤冠孔雀雉, 鳳冠孔雀雉, Polyplectron malacense, マレーエボシコクジャク, KUANG-CERMIN MELAYU
update 202602
Last year, right after we spotted the Great Argus, everyone else was busy looking for other rare sightings. That’s when I noticed a smaller bird quietly approaching the feeding spot. It didn’t take long for this little visitor to start showing up regularly, eventually becoming the star attraction of Sg Relau National Park in Merapoh.
去年在我们发现大眼斑雉（Great Argus）之后，当大家都在寻找其他鸟类时，我注意到一只较小的鸟来到了投喂点。不久后，这只鸟开始频繁出现在同一个地方，并成为了惹劳河, 美拉坡国家公园最受瞩目的明星鸟类。
11. Banded Kingfisher, 横斑翠鸟, 橫斑翠鳥, Lacedo pulchella, カザリショウビン, KAING-KAING RIMBA
update 202602
update 202603
13. Finsch’s Bulbul, 芬氏冠鹎, 矮髭鵯, Alophoixus finschii, ヒメアゴヒゲヒヨドリ, MERBAH-BERJANGGUT RENGKUNG KUNING
update 202603
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1. Yellow-throated marten, 黄喉貂, Martes flavigula
2. Malayan weasel, 马来鼬, 裸足鼬, Mustela nudipes
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1. Yellow-throated marten, 黄喉貂, Martes flavigula
A fairly common medium-sized mammal, not too difficult to encounter in the forest, but usually too shy for a photo. However, this time, an adult and a young one gave us a nice view before continuing on their way.
一种相当常见的中型哺乳动物，在森林里并不难遇见，但通常太害羞而难以拍摄。不过这次，一只成体和一只幼体在继续前行前，给了我们一个不错的观赏机会。
2. Malayan weasel, 马来鼬, 裸足鼬, Mustela nudipes
update 202509
The bird station was full of life, but suddenly all the birds and squirrels disappeared. Then, out of nowhere, this adorable little creature walked right into our frame! It came so close that I only managed a few quick shots, including this walking moment.
I’ve seen this cute animal many times, but this is the first time it came so close — lucky to finally get a few good pictures!
Simplified Chinese Translation:
鸟站原本很热闹，突然间所有的鸟和松鼠都不见了。没过多久，这只可爱的小动物就走进了我们的镜头！它靠得非常近，我只来得及拍下几张照片，包括它走路的一刻。
其实之前已经见过它很多次了，但这是第一次这么近距离接触，终于拍到几张好照片！
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What a magnificent stork! It was a truly stunning sight to behold.
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1. Hamerkop, 锤头鹳, 錘頭鸛, Scopus umbretta, シュモクドリ
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1. Hamerkop, 锤头鹳, 錘頭鸛, Scopus umbretta, シュモクドリ
A squat, brown, ibis-like bird with a bushy-crested “hammer-head”; often found near wetlands or rivers. In flight, it has distinctively deep wingbeats and may occasionally soar very high, when the long neck separates it from raptors. It struts about in wetlands foraging for frogs, fish, and insects. It needs nearby large trees for building its giant (1.5-m-across) stick nest. Calls include a high-pitched “nyip” in flight and a distinctive, rollicking call ending in a purring rattle “kyik-kyik-kyik-kyik-kyik kyik-keeek-kreeeeek”. [ebird]
一种矮胖的棕色鸟类，外形像鹮，头顶有一丛浓密的羽冠，像“锤头”；经常在湿地或河流附近发现。飞行时，它有独特的、强有力的振翅，偶尔也会翱翔到很高的高度，这时它细长的脖子使其与猛禽区分开来。它在湿地中昂首阔步，觅食青蛙、鱼类和昆虫。它需要附近的大树来建造其巨大的（直径1.5米）树枝巢。叫声包括飞行时发出高亢的“nyip”声，以及一种独特的、欢快的叫声，最后以咕噜声结束：“kyik-kyik-kyik-kyik-kyik kyik-keeek-kreeeeek”。
update 202502
This bird is generally brown and has a peculiarly shaped head. It’s quite strangely featured, yet surprisingly common, found in both urban and forested environments.
这种鸟通体呈棕色，头部形状奇特。它的外貌相当怪异，但却出人意料地常见，在城市和森林环境中都能找到。
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1. Green Woodhoopoe, 绿林戴胜, 綠林戴勝, Phoeniculus purpureus, ミドリモリヤツガシラ
2. Abyssinian Scimitar-bill, 小弯嘴戴胜, 小彎嘴林戴勝, Rhinopomastus minor, キバシカマハシ
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1. Green Woodhoopoe, 绿林戴胜, 綠林戴勝, Phoeniculus purpureus, ミドリモリヤツガシラ
An elongated, metallic-green-black bird with red feet and a long, decurved, red-orange bill. Juveniles have dark bills but are often in the company of adults. It flies heavily, with the long floppy, white-tipped tail dangling behind. Pairs and groups of up to 14 birds are highly social, occupying savanna, woodland, riverine forest, and gardens, where they nest and roost in natural cavities. Clambers in trees, probing bark and crevices for insects and small vertebrates. They communicate using a strong cackling chatter that sounds maniacal. The almost identical Grant’s and Violet woodhoopoes (with which it sometimes hybridizes) differ from Green Woodhoopoe only by having a coppery-purple (not glossy greenish) metallic sheen. [EBird]
一种体型细长、具有金属绿色至黑色光泽的鸟类，红色的脚搭配长而下弯的红橙色嘴喙。幼鸟的嘴喙较暗，但常与成鸟一起活动。飞行时姿态沉重，长而松散的白色尾端在身后摆动。
通常成对或最多 14 只的小群活动，极具社交性，栖息于稀树草原、林地、河畔森林和花园，并在天然洞穴中筑巢和栖息。它们擅长攀爬树木，在树皮和缝隙间寻找昆虫及小型脊椎动物。叫声响亮刺耳，类似疯狂的咯咯笑声。
与绿林犀鸟几乎相似的格兰特氏林犀鸟和紫林犀鸟（有时与之杂交）唯一的区别在于，它们的金属光泽呈铜紫色，而非光亮的绿色。
update 202512
It was raining and nearly the end of the day. Just as we were getting ready to head back, I spotted a group of birds with curved bills feeding in a tree right in front of us. I shouted, “Woodhoopoe!”
Everyone was thrilled to see this stunning species up close!
下雨了，天也快黑了，正准备回程的时候，我看到一群弯嘴的鸟在我们前面的树上觅食，我大喊：“林戴胜！”
大家都为这美丽的鸟种感到特别开心！
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update 202502
One of my most sought-after birds, I only spotted it twice in 17 days. Excited to see it up close and even feeding—such a brilliantly colorful bird!
这是我最想见到的鸟之一，在 17 天内只看到过两次。能在不远处观赏到它并目睹其觅食，真是令人兴奋，这么一只色彩斑斓的鸟！
2. Abyssinian Scimitar-bill, 小弯嘴戴胜, 小彎嘴林戴勝, Rhinopomastus minor, キバシカマハシ
update 202602
A bird that’s hard to miss — large in size, moving in small groups, with a long, curved orange bill. Such a strange-looking bird, but I absolutely love seeing it.
一只很难错过的鸟，体型大，常成小群活动，拥有又长又弯的橙色鸟喙。外形真的很奇特，但我非常喜欢看到它。
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