liewwk Nature Photography Blog
Very cute creatures, commonly found in African regions, are neither rare nor shy.
非常可爱的生物，常见于非洲地区，既不稀有也不害羞。
1. Meerkats, 狐獴, Suricata suricatta
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1. Meerkats, 狐獴, Suricata suricatta
update 202501
Occasionally spotted in open grasslands, they are often seen in groups and appear very curious about humans.
偶尔在开阔的草原上被发现，它们常常成群出现，并对人类表现出极大的好奇心。会站上来看我们。
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Giraffes are divided into numerous subspecies, although the most well-known are the Maasai, reticulated and Rothschild’s giraffes. In Southern Africa, however, all giraffe are “southern giraffe.” Subspecies differ only in their blotch pattern, color and distribution; all other characteristics are the same.
[https://www.nathab.com/know-before-you-go/african-safaris/southern-africa/wildlife-guide/giraffe/]
1. South African giraffe, 南非长颈鹿, 南非長頸鹿, Giraffa camelopardalis
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1. South African giraffe, 南非长颈鹿, 南非長頸鹿, Giraffa camelopardalis
update 202501
It’s such an adorable creature! Seeing it in the wild made us pause for a while to capture some photos of this charming animal—even though we were here primarily for the birds. Absolutely delightful!
它真是个可爱的生物！在野外看到它时，虽然我们主要是为了观鸟而来的, 我们停下来蛮久拍了好一会儿照片，但它实在太可爱了！
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Typically refers to a flamingo, which we remember as a bird with a long neck, reddish hue, and slow, graceful movements.
通常指火烈鸟，我们记得它是一种长颈、红色、动作缓慢而优雅的鸟。
1. Greater Flamingo, 大红鹳, 大紅鸛, Phoenicopterus roseus, ヨーロッパフラミンゴ
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1. Greater Flamingo, 大红鹳, 大紅鸛, Phoenicopterus roseus, ヨーロッパフラミンゴ
update 20250120
The flamingo was the final bird of our 18-day South Africa bird photography trip. During the morning session, we struggled with either facing the wrong direction or dealing with distance challenges. However, just before heading back, a few of them flew gracefully toward us in perfect light, as if bidding us farewell. We ended the trip with over 356 bird species, 20+ mammals, and several reptiles captured in photographs. It was an incredible journey filled with fun, great company, delicious food, and valuable lessons in patience (especially when waiting for meals).
火烈鸟是我们南非18天观鸟摄影之旅的最后一只鸟。在早晨的拍摄中，我们不是方向不对就是距离受限。然而，就在我们准备返程前，一些火烈鸟迎着完美的光线飞向我们，仿佛是在向我们告别。最终，我们拍摄了超过356种鸟类、20多种哺乳动物以及一些爬行动物。这是一段充满乐趣的旅程，有很棒的团队、美味的食物，还有耐心的宝贵训练（尤其是在等待食物的时候）。
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a very lovely bird family active, move between tree.
1. Livingstone’s Turaco, 利氏蕉鹃, 綠頭冠蕉鵑, Tauraco livingstonii, リビングストンエボシドリ
2. Purple-crested Turaco, 紫冠蕉鹃, 紫冠蕉鵑, Gallirex porphyreolophus, ズグロエボシドリ
3. Gray Go-away-bird, 南非灰蕉鹃, 南非灰蕉鵑, Crinifer concolor, ムジハイイロエボシドリ
4. White-bellied Go-away-bird, 白腹灰蕉鹃, 白腹灰蕉鵑, Crinifer leucogaster, シロハラハイイロエボシドリ
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1. Livingstone’s Turaco, 利氏蕉鹃, 綠頭冠蕉鵑, Tauraco livingstonii, リビングストンエボシドリ
update 202501
The overall green coloration, accompanied by a low crest and blue body, is a key target for our group. In the first few days, it seemed fairly common, as its calls and presence could be heard and seen by everyone. However, capturing a photograph proved to be quite challenging—much like our Malkoha, it kept moving between the trees and bushes. Fortunately, just before the heavy rain, we were lucky enough to find one that stayed still for a while, allowing us to capture it.
整体呈绿色，带有低冠和蓝色身体，这是我们团队的主要目标之一。在最初的几天里，它似乎相当常见，大家都能听到它的叫声并看到它的身影。然而，要拍到它的照片却相当困难——就像我们的鸦鹃一样，它总是在树丛间移动。幸运的是，就在大雨来临之前，我们有幸遇到了一只停留了很长时间，让我们成功捕捉到了它的身影。
2. Purple-crested Turaco, 紫冠蕉鹃, 紫冠蕉鵑, Gallirex porphyreolophus, ズグロエボシドリ
A bulky, iridescent bird clad in deep purple, blue, green, and olive washed with pink. It clambers acrobatically through riverine woodland and savanna thickets. In flight it explodes from the canopy with distinctive deep red panels in the wings. It produces a distinctive croaking “khoh-khoh-khoh-khoh….” that gets progressively louder before suddenly stopping. The similar Ross’s Turaco differs from Purple-crested Turaco by being darker overall and having a red crest and yellow face. [Ebird]
一种体型厚实、具有金属光泽的鸟，身披深紫色、蓝色、绿色和橄榄色，并带有粉红色调。它在河岸林地和稀树草原的灌木丛中灵活攀爬。飞行时，它会从树冠中猛然冲出，翅膀上显眼的深红色翼斑格外醒目。其叫声独特，为低沉的“khoh-khoh-khoh-khoh……”声，音量逐渐增强后突然停止。与之相似的罗氏蕉鹃整体颜色较深，并具有红色的冠羽和黄色的脸部，这一点与紫冠蕉鹃有所区别。
update 202502
This is our first Turaco sighting, but it stayed hidden in the bushes for a while. After some waiting, the bird suddenly took flight. Luckily, I had the R1 ready—capturing the moment almost instantly as it happened in a split second.
这是我们第一次看到蕉鹃，但它一直藏在灌木丛中。等待一段时间后，鸟儿突然起飞。幸运的是，我的 R1 已经准备好，几乎瞬间就捕捉到了这转瞬即逝的画面。
update 202501
It’s a stunning bird, and each of the three species we encountered on our tour instantly caught our attention. Even during lunch and shopping, the moment someone shouted “Turaco,” everyone scrambled to grab their cameras again. However, it’s not an easy bird to photograph—it moves through the bushes much like our Malkoha. Among the three species we captured, this one is the most common and, in my opinion, the most beautiful.
这是一种非常美丽的鸟类，我们在旅途中遇到的三种蕉鹃都能瞬间吸引我们的目光。甚至在大家忙着购物和午餐时，只要有人喊了一声“蕉鹃”，所有人都会立刻拿起相机。然而，这种鸟并不容易拍摄，它总是在灌木间穿梭，就像我们的鹃鵙一样。在我们拍摄的三种蕉鹃中，这种是最常见的，对我来说也是最美的。
3. Gray Go-away-bird, 南非灰蕉鹃, 南非灰蕉鵑, Crinifer concolor, ムジハイイロエボシドリ
update 202504
My trip to South Africa ended months ago, but I’m still enjoying the birding experience in Africa—especially meeting this fascinating family. Everyone seemed so excited! At first glance, this species might seem dull (just grey!), but its name makes it impossible to ignore. Every time we spotted one, we couldn’t help but call out, “Go-away bird!”—and honestly, it’s quite a handsome bird!
我的南非之旅虽然已经结束几个月了，但我依然沉浸在非洲观鸟的美妙体验中，尤其是与这个有趣的鸟类家族相遇。每个人似乎都兴奋不已！这种鸟乍一看可能有些单调（全身灰色！），但它的名字实在让人忍不住关注。每次遇见它，我们都会大喊：“Go-away bird！” 说实话，它还真是一只相当帅气的鸟！
4. White-bellied Go-away-bird, 白腹灰蕉鹃, 白腹灰蕉鵑, Crinifer leucogaster, シロハラハイイロエボシドリ
update 202601
Not the best-looking bird, but definitely a weird and attractive subject to photograph, with its impressive high crest. Hard to miss thanks to its large size and the way it moves in groups. We watched it feeding on the ground and flying all around us.
这不是一只“好看”的鸟，但它绝对怪异又有魅力，尤其是那高高竖起的冠羽，非常适合拍摄。体型大，又常成群活动，很难不注意到它。我们看到它在地面觅食，也在我们周围飞来飞去。
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Most people are familiar with the nest parasitism – or brood parasitism – that is shown by our cuckoos, such as the Jacobin cuckoo and Diederik Cuckoos, where the birds lay their eggs in the nests of other bird species. These other species, the hosts, then feed and rear the young as if they were their own offspring. There are two other groups of birds in our area that are also brood-parasites, the family Viduidae (indigobirds, whydahs, and cuckoo-finch) and the family Indicatoridae (honeyguides). In this article we will focus on the Viduidae, a family that is well represented in the Hoedspruit area including three species each of indigobirds and whydahs.
The Viduidae comprises small, finch-like perching birds birds that are native to Africa. All species in this family are dimorphic, which means that there are significant differences between males and females. In the indigobirds, males have predominantly black or indigo colours in their plumage, while in whydahs breeding males have have long and sometimes ornate tails. In the cuckofinch, males are bright yellow with a black bill in the breeding season. Females of all species are brownish, do not have long tails, are much better camouflaged than the breeding males. Males lose their breeding plumage outside the breeding season, and become much more like females in appearance.
https://learnthebirds.com/viduidae/
维达鸟科（学名：Viduidae） 有1属19种。生活于热带草原和疏林中，喜结群活动。主食果实、种子和嫩芽，也吃昆虫和蠕虫。不筑巢，是巢寄生者，寄主相对稳定，主要是梅花雀科的鸟类，幼鸟由寄主喂养长大。因常发现于贝宁的维达镇，故得名。维达鸟虽为小鸟，但长尾所占鸟体的比例绝对是鸟中之最，这种鸟其貌不扬，尾羽却难得一见，雄鸟主要呈黑色，4根中尾羽极长，以尾羽冠压雀类之首，也是非洲著名的鸟种之一，主要分布于非洲热带
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1. Pin-tailed Whydah, 针尾维达雀, 針尾維達雀, Vidua macroura, テンニンチョウ
2. Shaft-tailed Whydah, 箭尾維達雀, 箭尾维达雀, Vidua regia, ミカドスズメ
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1. Pin-tailed Whydah, 针尾维达雀, 針尾維達雀, Vidua macroura, テンニンチョウ
update 202501
While busy recovering some accidentally deleted pictures, I wanted to share part of a full series capturing this beautiful long-tailed bird’s display and mating behavior. I really enjoy watching how this bird performs—it sometimes flies vertically, resembling a stick in motion.
在忙着恢复一些意外删除的照片时，我想分享这一整套系列中的部分内容，捕捉了这只美丽的长尾鸟展示和求偶的画面。我非常喜欢观看这只鸟的表演——它有时会垂直飞行，像一根竖直的棍子一样。
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CANON R1, CANON RF100500mm, 1.4x South Africa update 202501 Finally, I’m back from my South Africa tour! One of the most fascinating “common” birds we encountered was the Pin-tailed Whydah. While it’s not a rare species, its long tail and unique flying style captured our attention more than any other bird. This particular moment happened while we were in the car—yes, shooting handheld through the window! After taking hundreds of photos of the male flying, displaying, and mating, I decided to switch to video. Although I recorded in 4K 60p, I slowed down the second half to highlight the incredible beauty of its dance. 终于从南非之旅回来了！旅途中看到的最迷人的“常见”鸟类之一就是针尾维达雀。虽然它并不罕见，但它那长长的尾巴和独特的飞行姿态比其他任何鸟类都更吸引我们的目光。这段拍摄是在车里完成的——是的，手持相机透过车窗拍摄！拍了几百张照片，记录下雄鸟飞行、炫耀和交配的瞬间后，我决定拍摄视频。虽然我用4K 60帧录制，但在后半部分慢放，展现它舞蹈的惊人美感。
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A male bird with a very long tail, black-and-white plumage, and a striking red beak is hard to miss. While the local guide claimed it was common, we didn’t spot many during our first seven days. However, we were fortunate to see one performing a display for a female, which thrilled everyone. Capturing the moment from the car was quite challenging, but it was an unforgettable experience.
一只拥有非常长尾巴、黑白羽毛和鲜红喙的雄鸟，非常显眼。虽然当地向导说这种鸟很常见，但我们在前七天里并没有看到很多。不过，我们很幸运看到了一只正在为雌鸟表演。这让我们所有人都非常兴奋，而在车内拍摄这景象也是一个不小的挑战，但这是一次难忘的经历。
2. Shaft-tailed Whydah, 箭尾維達雀, 箭尾维达雀, Vidua regia, ミカドスズメ
A small whydah with a reddish-orange bill and legs. The breeding male has buffy-orange underparts and neck, a dark cap, and 17-centimeter-long black tail feathers. The female and non-breeding male have streaky upperparts and pale buffy underparts. Breeding males hold territories in dry thorn scrub, but form flocks with other seedeaters after breeding. The species imitates the song of the Violet-eared Waxbill, which it parasitizes. Differs from the similar Pin-tailed Whydah by Shaft-tailed Whydah’s duller pink bill and streakier head in female and non-breeding male plumages, and black-and-buff plumage of the breeding male. [EBird]
一种小型织雀，具有橙红色的嘴和腿。繁殖期的雄鸟腹部和颈部呈橙黄色，头部为深色，并具有长达17厘米的黑色尾羽。雌鸟和非繁殖期的雄鸟则具有上部的条纹花纹和浅橙黄色的腹部。繁殖期的雄鸟在干燥的荆棘灌丛中占领领地，但繁殖后会与其他食种子鸟类混群。该物种模仿其寄生对象——紫耳蜡嘴雀的鸣叫声。与相似的针尾织雀相比，轴尾织雀的嘴较暗淡，为粉红色，雌鸟和非繁殖期雄鸟头部条纹更多，而繁殖期雄鸟则呈黑色与橙黄色的羽毛。
update 202501
What a beautiful little bird with its unique four racket-shaped tail feathers! Unfortunately, I couldn’t manage to capture any great shots of it this time. It’s definitely on my photography bucket list if I get the chance to visit Africa again. Despite the whole day of rain, we were lucky enough to witness some wonderful moments of it in flight.
Anyone want join me next visit ?
多么美丽的小鸟，拥有独特的四根球拍状尾羽！可惜这次没能拍到好的照片。如果有机会再来非洲，它绝对是我的摄影目标之一。尽管下了一整天的雨，我们还是很幸运地见到了它飞行的美好瞬间。
有人要来看他吗？
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very special family, small without tail
1. Pygmy Cupwing, 小鳞胸鹪鹛, 小鱗胸鷦鶥, Pnoepyga pusilla, タカサゴミソサザイ, BURUNG-RESAM KERDIL
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101. Scaly-breasted Cupwing, 鳞胸鹪鹛, 大鱗胸鷦鶥, Pnoepyga albiventer, ヒメサザイチメドリ
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1. Pygmy Cupwing, 小鳞胸鹪鹛, 小鱗胸鷦鶥, Pnoepyga pusilla, タカサゴミソサザイ, BURUNG-RESAM KERDIL
– very small wren-babbler no tail that move very fast
– split to different family Pnoepygidae, may make another sharing
– 被分鹩鹛属
update 202409
– one of my favorite birds of Malaysia, it is small, cute, active and lovely bird. It always moving with wing span open. But it almost invisible by naked eye.
– with the new canon Pre-continuous Shooting function, simple when see the bird stay still, half-press shutter .. and when see the wing open or move press the shutter .. than anything happen in before .5s will be record as raw into camera .. make this kind of picture simple
– 马来西亚最喜爱的鸟之一。快，可爱，活跃。他随时动的时候都会吧翅膀张开。要拍这个真的不容易。
– 可是佳能的新R5markii 预拍功能把这种情况容易的拍下。只要看到鸟站好，半按下快门键。等它动的时候，再按下快门。任何发生半秒前的都会拍下。就这么容易。
update 2020 Jun16
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101. Scaly-breasted Cupwing, 鳞胸鹪鹛, 大鱗胸鷦鶥, Pnoepyga albiventer, ヒメサザイチメドリ
Adorable tiny bird that loosely resembles a minute tailless wren. Warm dark brown above with rufous overtones, and scaled below; pale-morph birds have white edgings to black “scales,” while dark-morph birds have edgings that are coffee-stain tan. Smaller Pygmy Cupwing lacks the tan spots speckling the crown and neck of Scaly-breasted. Scaly-breasted inhabits dark, damp areas in dense forest, often around boulders, streams, and ravines. Song is a jumbled series of high-pitched melodic warbles, notably more complex than the song of Pygmy Cupwing. [Ebird]
可爱的小鸟，外形有点像一只没有尾巴的微型鹪鹩。上体为暖棕色，带有红褐色调，下体有鳞状纹；浅色型鸟黑色“鳞片”边缘为白色，而深色型鸟则为咖啡色边缘。与小棕林鸲相比，鳞胸棕林鸲的头顶和颈部缺乏棕色斑点。鳞胸棕林鸲栖息于浓密森林中阴暗潮湿的区域，通常出现在巨石、溪流和峡谷附近。鸣唱是一连串高音调的悦耳啁啾，比小鹪鹛的鸣声更复杂。
update 202412
On our last day in Baihualing, we spotted two distinctly different tiny, tailless birds. At a distance of about 10-15 meters, I initially assumed they were the same Pygmy Cupwing. However, upon reviewing the captured photos, it was clear they were different species.
Knowing their behavior of spreading their wings when moving, I enabled Continuous Pre-record mode and pressed the shutter the moment the bird moved. Got it!
在白花岭的最后一天，我们发现了两只明显不同的小型无尾鸟。由于距离大约在10-15米，我起初以为它们是同一种小鳞胸鹪鹛。然而，当查看拍摄的照片时，发现它们明显是不同的物种。
了解到它们在移动时会张开翅膀的行为特点，我启用了连续预录模式，并在鸟儿移动的瞬间按下快门。抓拍成功！
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another new collection from Lombok, Indonesia 202412
1. White-tailed Tropicbird, 白尾鹲, 白尾熱帶鳥, Phaethon lepturus, シラオネッタイチョウ, Buntut-sate putih
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1. White-tailed Tropicbird, 白尾鹲, 白尾熱帶鳥, Phaethon lepturus, シラオネッタイチョウ, Buntut-sate putih
A medium-sized white seabird with black marks on the wings and a yellow beak. The long white tail streamers are visible from a great distance. Nests on coastal and inland cliffs on the main islands. Often seen flying over canyons and along cliffs. At sea usually flies high above the water. Calls are loud clucks and squawks. Smaller and more graceful in flight than Red-tailed Tropicbird [Ebird]
中型白色海鸟，翅膀上有黑色斑纹，喙为黄色。长长的白色尾羽从远处即可见到。栖息于主要岛屿的沿海和内陆悬崖上。常见于峡谷上空和悬崖边飞翔。在海上通常飞得离水面较高。叫声为响亮的咯咯声和尖叫声。相比红尾鹱，这种鸟体型较小，飞行更为优雅。
update 202412
I just can’t help but share more of this lovely bird… under the hot sun, it’s such a beautiful sight to watch them soaring through the sky.
我忍不住再分享更多这只这么美的鸟… 在炽热的阳光下，看到它们在天空中翱翔真是太美了。
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One of the target birds can be found here, making it an incredibly beautiful location to observe this species. The view is breathtaking, and I hope to return again. While waiting for a better sighting of the bird, I was fortunate to also spot a Dugong, Green Turtle, and Spinner Dolphins. Watching this bird gracefully soar through the air is truly mesmerizing.
其中一种目标鸟可以在这里看到，这里是观赏这种鸟类的绝佳地点，风景非常优美，希望能再来一次。等待更好观鸟机会时，还幸运地看到了儒艮、绿海龟和飞旋海豚。这种鸟在空中优雅飞翔的姿态，实在令人着迷。
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Birds collection from this small island which under chain of lesser Sunda islands.
龙目岛上的鸟类记录，属于小巽他群岛的一部分。
1. Ornate Pitta, 丽色八色鸫, 麗色八色鸫, Pitta concinna, インドネシアノドグロヤイロチョウ
2. Rinjani Scops-Owl, 林加尼山角鸮, 倫佳尼角鴞, Otus jolandae, リンジャニコノハズク
3. White-tailed Tropicbird, 白尾鹲, 白尾熱帶鳥, Phaethon lepturus, シラオネッタイチョウ, Buntut-sate putih
4. Pale-headed Munia, 淡色文鸟, 淡頭文鳥, Lonchura pallida, セレベスヘキチョウ, Bondol Kepala-pucat
5. Supertramp Fantail, 阿拉弗拉扇尾鹟, 阿拉弗拉扇尾鹟, Rhipidura semicollaris
6. Golden-headed Cisticola, 金头扇尾莺, 黃頭扇尾鶯, Cisticola exilis, タイワンセッカ, Cici Merah
7. Five-colored Munia, 五彩文鸟, 巽他五彩文鳥, Lonchura quinticolor, ゴシキキンパラ, Bondol Pancawarna
8. White-rumped Kingfisher, 白腰翡翠, Caridonax fulgidus, コシジロショウビン, Cekakak Tunggir-putih
9. Cinnamon-banded Kingfisher, 冠翡翠, 桂紅紋翡翠, Todiramphus australasia, チモールショウビン, Cekakak Kalung-coklat
10. Eastern Red-rumped Swallow, 金腰燕, 赤腰燕, Cecropis daurica, コシアカツバメ, LAYANG-LAYANG API BIASA, Burung Layang-Layang Api
11. Orange-footed Megapode, 橙脚塚雉, 橙腳塚雉, Megapodius reinwardt, オーストラリアツカツクリ, Gosong Kaki-merah
12. Wallacean Drongo, 华莱士卷尾, 華勒西亞卷尾, Dicrurus densus vicinus, ウォーレスオウチュウ, Srigunting Wallacea
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Additional some other sighting at Lombok, Indonesia
101. Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, 印太瓶鼻海豚, 印太瓶鼻海豚, Tursiops aduncus
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1. Ornate Pitta, 丽色八色鸫, 麗色八色鸫, Pitta concinna, インドネシアノドグロヤイロチョウ
A typical pitta: plump, short-tailed, long-legged, and primarily terrestrial (sometimes perches up to call). Bright green above with electric blue shoulder patch and rump and black head with conspicuous pale brow. Underside golden-buff with black and bright red on the belly. Juvenile duller, with little blue in wing, an orange-tipped bill, and a pinkish belly. Resident in woodland, forest, scrub, and plantations in the lowlands and hills of the Lesser Sundas, from Lombok east to Alor. Formerly regarded as a subspecies of Elegant Pitta, to which it is very similar; Ornate averages more extensively black on the throat and lower belly, and has a fairly evenly divided rufous-and-white “eyebrow.” Also note Ornate’s whistled two-note call [Ebird]
典型的八色鸫：体型圆胖，尾巴短，腿长，主要在地面活动（有时会飞到高处鸣叫）。身体上部鲜绿色，肩部和尾部有亮蓝色斑块，头部黑色，带有醒目的浅色眉纹。下体为金黄褐色，腹部带有黑色和鲜红色。幼鸟的颜色较暗淡，翅膀上的蓝色较少，喙尖呈橙色，腹部略带粉红色。
分布于小巽他群岛的低地和丘陵地区，包括林地、森林、灌丛和种植园，从龙目岛向东延伸至阿洛尔岛。过去被认为是优雅八色鸫的一个亚种，与其非常相似；但装饰八色鸫喉部和腹部下方的黑色范围更广，且眉纹为较均匀分布的红褐色和白色。此外，装饰八色鸫的鸣叫声为清晰的两声式哨音。
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After successfully getting all our target birds, we took it easy and birded along the main forest road. Suddenly, 3–4 of these Pittas started calling nearby, and one of them came as close as 10 feet from me!
This individual even stood out in the open for 2–3 minutes, giving us a fantastic natural encounter—not at a feeding station, but in the wild. A very different kind of excitement.
Hope everyone enjoyed this Lombok bird photography trip. And Imran—see you next time!
在顺利记录到所有目标鸟种后，我们便轻松地沿着森林主路边赏鸟。突然有三四只八色鸫在附近鸣叫，其中一只甚至走到离我不到3米的地方！
这只还在空地上停留了2–3分钟，给了我们一次非常自然、非喂食环境下的精彩邂逅，别有一番乐趣。
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Finally had the chance to revisit this spot again. As usual, the Pitta was quite tame but didn’t make it easy for everyone to get a good shot. Still, I was lucky enough to get a satisfying photo.
Despite the light drizzle, we managed to photograph two of our main targets during this one evening session.
Such a lovely Pitta!
终于再次重访这个地方。像往常一样，这只八色鸫虽然不怕人，但并没有很好地配合大多数人拍照。不过我这次运气不错，拍到了自己满意的一张。
尽管傍晚有些毛毛细雨，我们还是顺利拍到了这次摄影行程的两个主要目标鸟种。
可爱的八色鸫，太棒了！
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A special arrangement was made with Ramesh for a relaxing birding trip focused on collecting a few endemic species. As usual, pittas, owls, and woodpeckers were our primary targets. Upon arriving at the airport, we had a ~1.5-hour drive followed by a short walk to the feeding spot. After less than 15 minutes of waiting, the bird showed up beautifully, allowing for this “pre-poo” moment to be captured perfectly.
与Ramesh进行了特别安排，来了一次轻松的观鸟之旅，主要目标是收集几种特有物种。和往常一样，八色鸫、猫头鹰和啄木鸟是我们的重点目标。抵达机场后，经过大约1.5小时的陆路旅行，再步行一小段路就到了投喂点。等待不到15分钟，这只鸟便美丽地现身，成功捕捉到了这个“大便”的精彩时刻。
2. Rinjani Scops-Owl, 林加尼山角鸮, 倫佳尼角鴞, Otus jolandae, リンジャニコノハズク
A small brown owl with feathered ear tufts and yellow eyes, restricted to Lombok. Mostly brown with scattered white and pale markings on wings, sparsely streaked underparts, and a clear “double” facial disk with both blackish and white borders. Found in various forests and plantations in the lowlands and foothills. Distinctive: the only small owl on Lombok, and the only owl there with ear tufts. Gives a single note song, “woot,” ascending slightly at the end [Ebird]
一种小型棕色猫头鹰，头部有羽毛形成的耳簇，眼睛为黄色，仅分布于龙目岛。主要为棕色，翅膀上散布着白色和浅色斑纹，下体有稀疏的条纹，面盘清晰，呈“双层”结构，边缘为黑色和白色相间。在低地和丘陵地区的各种森林和种植园中都能找到这种猫头鹰。特征鲜明：是龙目岛上唯一的小型猫头鹰，也是岛上唯一有耳簇的猫头鹰。其鸣叫声为单音“woot”，尾音略微上扬。
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This is one of our main targets for visiting Lombok Island. It didn’t take long to spot the bird, but we had to wait patiently for a better photo opportunity.
Although it’s a common owl on Lombok, getting a clean shot still required some effort—but it was worth it!
这是我们前往龙目岛的主要目标鸟种之一。虽然很快就观测到它，但我们花了不少时间等待更好的拍摄机会。
尽管这只猫头鹰在龙目岛相对常见，但想要拍到干净漂亮的照片依然不容易——不过一切都是值得的！
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This special, quick, and relaxed trip to Lombok, Indonesia, focused on our second main target. We spotted a few birds, but only one came reasonably close and perched low. It resembled other scops-owls, offering another great sighting enhanced by modern technology.
这次特别的短途轻松旅行前往印度尼西亚的龙目岛，重点目标是第二主要目标。我们发现了几种鸟类，但只有一只靠得比较近且停得较低。它看起来与其他领角鸮非常相似，通过现代技术提供了另一个精彩的观鸟体验。
3. White-tailed Tropicbird, 白尾鹲, 白尾熱帶鳥, Phaethon lepturus, シラオネッタイチョウ, Buntut-sate putih
A medium-sized white seabird with black marks on the wings and a yellow beak. The long white tail streamers are visible from a great distance. Nests on coastal and inland cliffs on the main islands. Often seen flying over canyons and along cliffs. At sea usually flies high above the water. Calls are loud clucks and squawks. Smaller and more graceful in flight than Red-tailed Tropicbird [Ebird]
中型白色海鸟，翅膀上有黑色斑纹，喙为黄色。长长的白色尾羽从远处即可见到。栖息于主要岛屿的沿海和内陆悬崖上。常见于峡谷上空和悬崖边飞翔。在海上通常飞得离水面较高。叫声为响亮的咯咯声和尖叫声。相比红尾鹱，这种鸟体型较小，飞行更为优雅。
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I just can’t help but share more of this lovely bird… under the hot sun, it’s such a beautiful sight to watch them soaring through the sky.
我忍不住再分享更多这只这么美的鸟… 在炽热的阳光下，看到它们在天空中翱翔真是太美了。
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One of the target birds can be found here, making it an incredibly beautiful location to observe this species. The view is breathtaking, and I hope to return again. While waiting for a better sighting of the bird, I was fortunate to also spot a Dugong, Green Turtle, and Spinner Dolphins. Watching this bird gracefully soar through the air is truly mesmerizing.
其中一种目标鸟可以在这里看到，这里是观赏这种鸟类的绝佳地点，风景非常优美，希望能再来一次。等待更好观鸟机会时，还幸运地看到了儒艮、绿海龟和飞旋海豚。这种鸟在空中优雅飞翔的姿态，实在令人着迷。
4. Pale-headed Munia, 淡色文鸟, 淡頭文鳥, Lonchura pallida, セレベスヘキチョウ, Bondol Kepala-pucat
A small finch with a striking white head and dark body. Rich chestnut brown above, with reddish tail and pale peach-washed underside. Juveniles much duller and browner, but usually show a paler head. Gregarious, found in terrestrial flocks, often with other finches, in open country such as marshes, croplands, grasslands and scrub, in the lowlands. Juvenile has a paler head and a noticeably smaller bill than juvenile Five-colored Munia. Gives weak, high-pitched “weee” and stronger, metallic “wit-wit-wit” notes [Ebird]
一种体型较小的雀鸟，白色头部与深色身体形成鲜明对比。背部为浓郁的栗棕色，尾巴呈红色，下腹带有浅桃色的晕染。幼鸟颜色较暗偏棕，但通常头部较浅色。性情群居，常与其他雀鸟混群活动，生活在低地的开阔地带，如沼泽、农田、草地和灌木丛。幼鸟头部颜色较浅，喙比五色梅花雀的幼鸟明显更小。鸣声包括柔弱而高音的“weee”，以及更强、更金属感的“wit-wit-wit”音符。
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This munia is very common in the open areas of Lombok Island and can be spotted almost everywhere. It resembles the White-headed Munia but features a darker back and front.
这种文鸟在龙目岛的开阔地带非常常见，几乎随处可见。它与白头梅花雀相似，但背部和前部颜色较深。
5. Supertramp Fantail, 阿拉弗拉扇尾鹟, 阿拉弗拉扇尾鹟, Rhipidura semicollaris
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It is a fairly common species found in Bali, Sumba, and Lombok, but this beautiful fantail is truly captivating. We were searching for the Five-colored Munia, but this bird appeared just before we could get a good look at the munia.
这种扇尾鸟在巴厘岛、松巴岛和龙目岛都相当常见，但它依然非常迷人。我们本来在寻找五彩文鸟，但这只扇尾鸟在我们还没来得及好好观察文鸟时就出现了。
6. Golden-headed Cisticola, 金头扇尾莺, 黃頭扇尾鶯, Cisticola exilis, タイワンセッカ, Cici Merah
Tiny, sandy-colored bird with short tail and dark-streaked back. Breeding adult males have orange-gold crown. Song a thin, high-pitched, drawn-out buzzing. Inhabits grasslands of northern and eastern Australia, where perches prominently. In similar grassland habitats, Tawny Grassbird has much longer tail. Very similar Zitting Cisticola always has a streaked crown and a very different “tick-tick-tick” song but otherwise almost identical. [Ebird]
细小的沙色鸟，尾巴短，背部有深色条纹。繁殖期成年的雄鸟头顶呈橙金色。鸣声为细高音的延长嗡鸣。栖息于澳大利亚北部和东部的草原，常显眼地栖于枝头。在类似的草原栖息地，褐草鸟的尾巴明显更长。非常相似的褐顶苇莺头顶始终有条纹，鸣声“滴滴滴”的节奏截然不同，但外形几乎完全相同。
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A small bird with a distinctive sequence of calls, often perched high to observe human activity, seemingly curious about us when we arrive at a new location.
一只发出独特连续叫声的小鸟，常常高高地栖息着观察人类活动，当我们到达一个新地点时，似乎对我们充满好奇。
7. Five-colored Munia, 五彩文鸟, 巽他五彩文鳥, Lonchura quinticolor, ゴシキキンパラ, Bondol Pancawarna
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We had limited encounters with this species in Lombok—only managed to spot two individuals, and both kept their distance throughout.
我们在龙目岛并没有看到太多这种鸟类，只观察到两只，而且它们始终与我们保持一定距离。
8. White-rumped Kingfisher, 白腰翡翠, Caridonax fulgidus, コシジロショウビン, Cekakak Tunggir-putih
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This forest Kingfisher is probably one of the shyest I’ve ever encountered.
I tried photographing it during my last trip here but failed after several attempts. This time, we finally had a clear and prolonged view. Still, the bird remained very shy, making it challenging for everyone to get good shots.
A bit of a shame that some angles didn’t give a clear view, but still a rewarding sighting!
这是一只非常害羞的林翠鸟，可能是我记录过最害羞的翠鸟之一。
上一次来这里时我就尝试拍它，但几次都失败了。这次终于看到它清晰又停留较久的画面。不过它依然很警惕，不是每个人都能拍到好照片。
可惜有些角度看不清，但能再见到它，依然是一段值得的经历！
9. Cinnamon-banded Kingfisher, 冠翡翠, 桂紅紋翡翠, Todiramphus australasia, チモールショウビン, Cekakak Kalung-coklat
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It’s not a lifer for most of us, as we’ve already seen it on Sumba Island. But this time in Lombok, we were just taking it easy when the ranger mentioned the bird was nearby.
We thought, “Why not?”—and that led to the toughest hike of the trip!
Thankfully, it paid off with a wonderful view of this beautiful Kingfisher.
这对我们大多数人来说并不是新鸟，因为我们之前在松巴岛就已经见过了。
不过这次在龙目岛，我们原本很轻松地休息，结果护林员告诉我们这只鸟就在附近，我们就想：“为什么不试试看？”
于是就开始了这趟旅程中最辛苦的一次攀爬！所幸最后有了非常棒的视野，看到这只美丽的翠鸟，值得了。
10. Eastern Red-rumped Swallow, 金腰燕, 赤腰燕, Cecropis daurica, コシアカツバメ, LAYANG-LAYANG API BIASA, Burung Layang-Layang Api
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This is a common bird in Lombok, but it used to be quite a challenge to capture with DSLR back in the day. Now, with improved gear, it’s almost as easy as 1-2-3!
Distinct features: streaked throat and chest, plus a bright orange rump—such a striking little bird!
这是龙目岛的常见鸟种，但在早期用单反相机拍摄时其实并不容易。如今器材升级，拍起来就像 1-2-3 一样简单了！
明显特征：喉部和胸部有条纹，还有亮眼的橙色臀部——非常吸睛的一只小鸟！
11. Orange-footed Megapode, 橙脚塚雉, 橙腳塚雉, Megapodius reinwardt, オーストラリアツカツクリ, Gosong Kaki-merah
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A very common bird in Lombok, but not always easy to photograph. This time, we were lucky—three individuals appeared to be sharing nesting territory, allowing us to capture some great close-range photos and videos.
这是龙目岛非常常见的鸟种，但平时却不容易拍到。这次我们运气不错，有三只似乎在共用一个繁殖区域，让我们有机会在近距离拍到一些不错的照片和视频。
12. Wallacean Drongo, 华莱士卷尾, 華勒西亞卷尾, Dicrurus densus vicinus, ウォーレスオウチュウ, Srigunting Wallacea
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Was this the final bird of our Lombok Bird Photography Tour? Possibly — and what a challenge it was! Extremely shy and not easy to capture on camera.
Still, it remains one of Indonesia’s remarkable country endemics — a true highlight despite the effort!
这是我们龙目岛拍鸟之旅的最后一只鸟吗？也许是！拍摄它真的不容易，非常害羞！
尽管如此，它依然是印度尼西亚非常精彩的特有种之一，值得我们为它付出努力！
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Mammals from Lombok, Indonesia
101. Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin, 印太瓶鼻海豚, 印太瓶鼻海豚, Tursiops aduncus
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It was a fortunate moment while waiting for our target bird—we spotted a Dugong, a group of Dolphins putting on a show, and a few Green Turtles. Although they were at a bit of a distance, it was a joy to witness their display.
在等待目标鸟的过程中，我们遇到了一个幸运的时刻——看到了儒艮、一群表演中的海豚，以及几只绿海龟。虽然它们离我们有些距离，但欣赏到它们的表演还是让人非常开心。
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The family Fringillidae encompasses 152 genera and 677 species of finches worldwide. They feed on fruits, seeds, and insects. The genus Passer, commonly referred to as sparrows, consists of small birds that are very similar in size and plumage. Typically, their upper body is mottled with brown and black, which is why they are colloquially known as sparrows. They have 9 primary feathers on their wings, with the pale feather edges on the outer feathers (except the first) slightly expanded at the base and near the tip, forming two faint crossbars, which become particularly prominent during flight. Their beaks are short, stout, and strong, shaped like a cone, with a slightly curved culmen.
雀科Fringillidae 世界雀科鸟类共有152属677种. 以果实，种子和昆虫为食。麻雀属Passer概属小型鸟，它们的大小、体色甚相近。一般上体呈棕、黑色的斑杂状，因而俗称麻雀。初级飞羽9枚，外侧飞羽的淡色羽缘（第一枚除外）在羽基和近端处，形稍扩大，互相骈缀，略成两道横斑状，在飞翔时尤见明显。嘴短粗而强壮，呈圆锥状，嘴峰稍曲。
51. Scarlet Finch, 血雀, Carpodacus sipahi, シュイロマシコ
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51. Scarlet Finch, 血雀, Carpodacus sipahi, シュイロマシコ
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We chose this hide specifically for this bird and spotted it early in the morning. Afterward, we decided to move to another hide. The male arrived briefly before leaving, but luck was on our side as we caught the moment.
我们特意选择了这个鸟塘点来寻找这只鸟，并很快就看到了它。随后，我们决定换到另一个鸟塘。雄鸟很快到达又离开，但幸运的是，我们抓住了这个瞬间。
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One of the standout birds at Baihualing, Yunnan, China is often seen as a highlight by both locals and visitors. Whenever someone spots or photographs one, it becomes big news in the village, quickly drawing bird enthusiasts and photographers to the area. This one shows up unexpectedly, as it did this time to take a drink, it captivates everyone around. It is a beautiful bird, with the female being particularly striking.
在中国云南百花岭，这种突出的鸟类常常被认为是当地居民和游客的亮点之一。每当有人发现或者拍摄到它时，就会在村里引起轰动，很快吸引大量鸟类爱好者和摄影爱好者前来。这次它出乎意料地出现，来喝水，吸引了周围所有人的目光。这是一种美丽的鸟，雌鸟尤其引人注目。
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Stenostiridae, or the fairy flycatchers,[1] are a family of small passerine birds proposed as a result of recent discoveries in molecular systematics.[2] They are also referred to as stenostirid warblers. [WIki]
51. Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail, 黄腹扇尾鹟, 黃腹扇尾鶲, Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus, キバラオウギビタキ
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51. Yellow-bellied Fairy-Fantail, 黄腹扇尾鹟, 黃腹扇尾鶲, Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus, キバラオウギビタキ
An active little bird with a bright yellow belly and a pale-tipped fan-like tail. Most common in foothill and submontane broadleaf forests, where it forages energetically and acrobatically in the middle and lower levels, often with fulvettas, warblers, and other small passerines in mixed-species foraging flocks. Very similar in shape to fantails but much smaller, and actually more closely related to tits. Song is a series of high “tsit” notes interspersed with twitters and trills. Call is often repeated at length, akin to a song, but much simpler, a series of high “tsip” notes. [Ebird]
An active little bird with a bright yellow belly and a pale-tipped fan-like tail. Most common in foothill and submontane broadleaf forests, where it forages energetically and acrobatically in the middle and lower levels, often with fulvettas, warblers, and other small passerines in mixed-species foraging flocks. Very similar in shape to fantails but much smaller, and actually more closely related to tits. Song is a series of high “tsit” notes interspersed with twitters and trills. Call is often repeated at length, akin to a song, but much simpler, a series of high “tsip” notes.
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One of the most active birds, behaving much like a fantail. While it’s not a lifer for me—I previously recorded it in Northern Thailand—it’s still a challenge to spot here in Yunnan, China. Thankfully, luck was on our side, and we managed to witness it spreading its tail, giving us a few great moments for some good photo opportunities.
这是一只非常活跃的小鸟，行为举止有点像扇尾鹟。虽然对我来说不算新记录（之前在泰国北部拍摄过），但在中国云南也并不容易拍到。不过幸运的是，我们得以目睹它展开尾羽的瞬间还给了我们一些宝贵的拍摄机会。
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