Halmahera, Indonesia Bird Photography | 哈马黑拉岛: 鸟摄 | liewwk Nature – 17 [update 20260824]

***on travel will update more info about this Island soon

Ours’ main target here are Standardwing Bird-of-Paradise & Ivory-breasted Pitta.

But we still trying for any possible birds beside for these 2 main birds for short trip here.

1. Standardwing Bird-of-Paradise, 幡羽极乐鸟, 幡羽天堂鳥, Semioptera wallacii

2. Moluccan Scops-Owl, 摩鹿加角鸮, 摩鹿加角鴞, Otus magicus

3. Ivory-breasted Pitta, 白胸八色鸫, 牙白胸八色鳥, Pitta maxima

4. Common Paradise-Kingfisher, 普通仙翡翠, 普通仙翡翠, Tanysiptera galatea, ラケットカワセミ, Cekakak-pita biasa

5. Moluccan Pitta, 北摩鹿加八色鸫, 北摩鹿加八色鳥, Erythropitta rufiventri

6. Halmahera Boobook, 哈岛鹰鸮, 哈馬赫拉鷹鴞, ハルマヘラアオバズク, Pungguk maluku

7. Moluccan Owlet-nightjar, 冠裸鼻鸱, 摩鹿加裸鼻鴟, Aegotheles crinifrons, Atoko Maluku, ハルマヘラズクヨタカ

8. Sombre Kingfisher, 淡黑翡翠, 暗色翡翠, Todiramphus funebris

9. Moluccan Dwarf-Kingfisher, 矮三趾翠鸟, 西蘭三趾翠鳥, Ceyx lepidus

10. Blue-capped Fruit-Dove, 蓝顶果鸠, 藍頂果鳩, Ptilinopus monacha

11. White-bellied Cuckooshrike, 白腹鹃鵙, 巴布亞鵑鵙, Coracina papuensis

12. Gray-headed Fruit-Dove, 灰头果鸠, 灰頭果鳩, Ptilinopus hyogastrus

13. Blue-and-white Kingfisher, 摩鹿加翡翠, 摩鹿加翡翠, Todiramphus diops, Cekakak Biru-putih

14. Nicobar Pigeon, 尼柯巴鸠, 尼柯巴鳩, Caloenas nicobarica, ミノバト, MERPATI-EMAS BIASA

15. Rufous-bellied Triller, 金腹鸣鹃鵙, 金腹原鵑鵙, Lalage aurea, モルッカナキサンショウクイ, Kapasan Halmahera

16. Goliath Coucal, 巨鸦鹃,哥利亞斯鴉鵑, Centropus goliath, オニバンケン, Bubut Goliath

17. Moluccan Flycatcher, 盔阔嘴鹟, 盔闊嘴鶲, Myiagra galeata, カンムリヒラハシ, Sikatan Kelabu

 

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1. Standardwing Bird-of-Paradise, 幡羽极乐鸟, 幡羽天堂鳥, Semioptera wallacii

A large, front-heavy brown bird with a long, pale downcurved bill and a distinctive elongated head with a flat crown and a forehead tuft. Orange legs. Unmistakable males have a green-blue breast shield and long creamy-white plumes extending from the shoulders. Females are entirely earth-brown, lacking the shoulder extensions and shield. Immature resembles female. Found in canopy of tall forests in lowlands and foothills, confined to three islands in north Moluccas. Regularly sighted at known display sites. Very loud when displaying, giving raucous “WAA-WAA…” and “KEE-KEE…” notes. [Ebird]

update 202504

What a beautiful bird—one of the most easily accessible Birds-of-Paradise. I’ll definitely be visiting this site again soon. Can’t wait to see you once more!

多么美丽的鸟啊——是最容易到达+拍摄的天堂鸟之一。我很快一定会再次造访这个地点,迫不及待想再见到你!

 

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update 202310

– another trip another good view of this bird after longer wait compared to previous trips. I didn’t have best angle but still trying to show the beauty of this bird .. 8km bird .. worth ? YES definitely

– will share some funny video about this bird … may be finish this trip

– 另一个摄鸟行到这。虽然这次等蛮久可是还是很不错。可是这次站台太高2位团友安全问题没上来。其他都拍的很好。

– 8公里来回。很值得,这么美的鸟。一定要来拍。

– 我拍到它们踩蛋的视频,可是很奇怪。母的在上。有机会再发。

202310, Akeyajawe NP, Halmahera, Indonesia

update 202310

[sorry for the bad video]

– this a weird scene I seen, or I missed out anything before .. why the female is on top and I record few times ..

 

– another trip another good view of this bird after longer wait compared to previous trips. I didn’t have best angle but still trying to show the beauty of this bird .. 8km bird .. worth ? YES definitely

– will share some funny video about this bird … may be finish this trip

 

[对不起,视屏画质真的有点差]

– 是我误会了,还是之前没看过他们踩蛋?为什么母鸟会在上面?!

 

– 另一个摄鸟行到这。虽然这次等蛮久可是还是很不错。可是这次站台太高2位团友安全问题没上来。其他都拍的很好。

– 8公里来回。很值得,这么美的鸟。一定要来拍。

– 我拍到它们踩蛋的视频,可是很奇怪。母的在上。有机会再发。

 

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– 2nd trip to Halmahera 2023 and see you next week … never get bored to see it making noise and dance even the journey there bit challenge … I am coming

– 2023 第2团。多几天又可以见你。每次看你叫不停,跳不停终是兴奋不停。虽然来看你的路不好到。我来也。

202304, Halmahera, Indonesia

update 202304

– lucky to see it display but not really full open view. capture video with 100p slowdown 50%

– 幸运的看到他在跳舞。可是没全露。可是还是记录下了。

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another special tour, which has main target of this Standardwing Bird-of-Paradise.

It is a real good experience to be Halmahera, we just spend 3 nights. We easily got ours’ targets seen.

This is our main target, on 2nd morning. We hike 3.7km straight to the “hide” (on the way, we heard owlet-nightjar which is my favorite bird but we failed to see the bird and also rushing to the hide for main target.

Arrived before 6am, while every still dark. We can heard many of them already calling infront of us but just very brief view. after 30minutes, finally we got clear view of this amazing beautiful bird. But I still only got some extreme high ISO picture even with my CANON RF400mm F2.8.

Long story short, the birds stay for long and from ISO 25600 – ISO800, Managed to have perfect view of the bird and pictures… oohh video too .

Immediate of this target, we walking out and birding. There is another very good story to talk about “pick up service for the Pitta”

– 非常不一样的一次特别目标鸟团。我们其实主要3 只鸟加最好看完可以看到的猫头鹰。可是,来到这么好的鸟点。我们几乎没浪费任何时间(天气太热,我们还是有2-3小时中午到房间休息)

– 这只天堂鸟是我们主要鸟。我们到了哈马黑拉岛后第二天早山立刻步行3.7公里到鸟点。在路中听了好几次鼻鸱可是我们只是停留很短时间。所以没看到。大概1.5小时后到达鸟点,还是很暗(6am)可是这鸟已在叫不停。我们还只是看到影子而已。过了30分钟。终于看到清楚了。大家都高兴了。可是,我还是用ISO25600 (还是用CANON RF 400mm F2.8) .可是很幸运,鸟留下来到天蛮亮的。终于看到拍到。

– 回程中,我们再次去看白胸八色鸫. 当地导游竟然让我们知道人是可以与动物共处的。之前他一直讲不用担心八色鸫,他们不在的话。他会去“接“它!让我有机会下次再写写那个故事(希望有时间,完了这团后又要很忙到9月了。

202404, Halmahera, Indonesia

 

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2. Moluccan Scops-Owl, 摩鹿加角鸮, 摩鹿加角鴞, Otus magicus

A small owl with ear tufts, a black facial border, yellow eyes, prominent black streaking on pale underside, and intricately patterned upperparts with conspicuous white wing markings. Occurs in gray and rufous forms. Adult’s crown is streaked; juvenile’s is barred. Inhabits forest and plantations within lowlands and foothills.[Ebird]

– pretty common across the center of Halmahera, almost can heard it’s call.

– cute and not that shy owl.

– 很特别的叫声,外表也不一样。蛮好看。

– 在哈马黑拉岛的特有种。几乎很普通,那都可以听到叫声。

– 可爱,也不很害羞的鸮。

update 202304

– first night, after heavy rain and long travel. we decided not look for the owl and owlet-nightjar. Next night, we didn’t spend much time to ticked this bird and Moluccan Owlet-nightjar at the same spot.

– very cute and not really shy to human.

– 第一晚经过飞机-八色鸫-船-车-大雨的一天。我们没去找这鸮。第二晚,晚饭后不用很久我们就拿下这鸮与冠裸鼻鸱(我最喜欢鸟种之一)

– 非常可爱与其他角鸮不一样。也不害羞。也很普通。3晚都听到。

202304, Centre of Halmahera, Indonesia
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3. Ivory-breasted Pitta, 白胸八色鸫, 牙白胸八色鳥, Pitta maxima

A distinctive large, plump, short-tailed, long-legged forest bird with a black upperside and white underside, a striking red area on the lower belly, and a conspicuous silvery-blue shoulder patch. Juvenile duller, with buff on underparts. Shy, more often heard than seen. Usually found singly or in pairs in humid lowland and hill forest. Forages on the ground, but while calling often perches high in the understory or canopy. Very vocal; frequently given song is a mournful wolf whistle. [Ebird]

– 非常大的八色鸫。背部全黑。前部白+红。很特别。在这岛上,几乎那都听到这鸟的叫声。

update 202608

One of the primary target species on our Sulawesi & Halmahera bird photography tour is this large pitta, which remarkably resembles a penguin. We didn’t have to wait long before two birds showed up, offering us fantastic views. However, this large pitta moved quickly, making it a bit of a challenge to get a clean shot.

大型八色鸫是我们苏拉威西和哈马黑拉鸟类摄影之旅的主要目标鸟种之一,它的外形十分酷似企鹅。我们没花太长时间就遇到了两只,它们给到了相当不错的观察视野。不过这种大型八色鸫移动非常迅速,这次没能留下特别理想的拍摄机会。

202608, Halmahera, Indonesia

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update 202310

– arrived Halmahera, before anything go for this main target … due to long travel everyone seem tired but luckily the bird appear not that long compare to other waiting 😀 and it is huge in size, some with 800mm little bit suffer to take whole bird into frame

– 到达哈马黑拉岛,第一件事就是到这个点拿下目标鸟之一。其实有2个机会可是鸟人心情。还是越快拿下越好。可是因为长途跋涉,每个人都很累。还好比起其他八色鸫,这只让我们等了大概1++小时还好吧。喂食点,走到这也不难。

202310, Halmahera, Indonesia

update 202309

– 2nd trip to Halmahera coming soon, can;t visit this amazing place again. Hope get some better pictures of night birds this time .. and this Pick up service Pitta sure another highlight of the tour soon

– 今年第2次到哈马黑拉岛,希望拍多点晚上的鸟。而这一只八色鸫应该是主打鸟之一吧。可是太容易了吧。可以接送的。

 

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update 202304

– post this before I get busy months again. This is one of the most amazing experience on this trip. When day 1 arrived with heavy rain, after rain stop we did quick birding surrounding our homestay. when we walk near the river, owner say why not we go for quick try on the Pitta and keep mentioned “if the bird is nearby or little bit distance he can do pick-up service” !! (I am thinking pick-up service hmmm). But the bird came without long wait or any issue. (so we missed the pick-up service show)

– next day after Standardwing BOP, we walk back to homestay and pass by the Pitta spot. We would like to try for this pitta again for male. After long wait (~15minutes) , he say the bird is far lets’ him pick-up the pitta .. I was like hmm how ? But he walk into the bush and use whistler/call. After ~10minutes wait, we heard the bird call getting nearer and soon we saw him walking out from the bush. and you can see the Pitta is following him coming out from the bush (may be ~10-15m away) !!!!!! “pick up service”

– 觉得需要把这先写下,这是我在这11天团里觉得最不值得分享经验之一。(或在这一生中也蛮特别)。我们经过一天的飞机-车-八色鸫-船-车-大雨 的折磨。终于到了民宿。雨停后我们也不闲的去看鸟,当然我是唯一带相机的我就拍拍记录照给大家。走走的到了河边,民宿主人问我们要试试八色鸫吗?我们觉得时间不多了,怕不出来浪费时间。可是他说,不怕鸟不在。“我可以去接它过来” !!!心想什么鬼,接!!!可是我们到后八色鸫一下就出来让我们看的兴奋了。(主要目标之一达标)

第二天一早我们先去看/拍幡羽极乐鸟。容易地拿下后。大家也想回去八色鸫的点看有运气看到巨大的公鸟吗。可是这次等了15分钟等候完全没声音,”他“就说没问题。我去接它过来!(心想又夸口)。他走了近草丛,大概10分钟后我们听到八色鸫叫了。然后他从草丛里走了出来,然后最不可思议的事。八色鸫在跟随他(大概10-15米)后跳了出来 !!!我们都讲,这样都可以? 我终于知道人-鸟是一起这样的。”接送服务“!

 

– picture after the “pick-up” service

– 被接送后的照片。

202304, Center Halmahera, Indonesia

 

4. Common Paradise-Kingfisher, 普通仙翡翠, 普通仙翡翠, Tanysiptera galatea, ラケットカワセミ, Cekakak-pita biasa

– A long-tailed kingfisher of lowland forests. White underparts and rump, dark blue upperparts with pale blue shoulder and crown. Long white tail with 2 extended central tail feathers ending in spatula tips. Sits still for long periods whilst slowly pumping its tail. Very similar to Little Paradise-Kingfisher, but Common Paradise-Kingfisher is larger, with a paler crown, white rather than blue outer tail feathers and a heavier bill. The safest way to separate, however is by vocalization. Heard more often than seen. Song, a rapidly accelerating and slightly rising series of dry notes. [Ebird]

普通仙翡翠(学名:Tanysiptera galatea)是佛法僧目翠鸟科的鸟类。成鸟有蓝紫前额,蓝顶蓝枕。分布于太平洋诸岛屿和华莱士区。在一般的低地热带雨林,季风林,从海平面到300米都有分布。甚至在某些产地它们可以达到的高度为820米。完全肉食性的翠鸟,大部分的时间是在地面上寻找食物,用嘴挖掘土壤捕食昆虫,其中包括蜗牛、甲虫、蚱蜢、毛毛虫、蜈蚣、蚯蚓,也吃小型爬行动物蜥蜴等。

普通仙翡翠身长22 cm,雄鸟体重58-65g,雌鸟体重55-69 g。成鸟有蓝紫前额,蓝顶蓝枕。眼先黑色,脸颊和腮部蓝紫色。两侧颈部、肩胛至脑后背部有一蓝黑色半领。小覆羽黑色,中覆羽亮天蓝色。其余的飞翼上方是蓝紫色。尾部形成一个白色环带,中央抽出两根十分细长的绶带,外缘蓝色,末端纯白色膨大成拍状。嘴红色,虹膜深褐色,腿部黄褐色。 [1]幼鸟的头部羽毛深褐色,与黄色的眼先前额接壤,其它地方是红色。眼眉又长又黑。双翼,尾巴均是深褐色。大多数覆羽的内衬明亮的红色。尾巴中央是蓝色,其下浅黄色,有小覆羽羽为黑色,喉咙和胸部边缘有纹。嘴是灰棕色。 [1]

update 202505

One of the more common yet challenging birds to photograph is the kingfisher. Even though it often appears at feeding spots, we usually don’t have time to focus on it due to our busy shooting schedule. However, our local guide, Pak Wan, mentioned that it’s actually easy to spot near our hotel. So, we decided to spend a quick morning there after breakfast. To our delight, three kingfishers were flying around, and on several occasions, one even perched for us! The excitement of seeing them in flight had everyone in awe. It was absolutely worth it—even if we hadn’t managed a photo. But we did!

这是一种常见却又难以拍摄的鸟类——翠鸟。尽管它经常出现在觅食点,但由于拍摄行程紧凑,我们通常没有太多时间专注于它。不过,当地向导Pak Wan告诉我们,在我们酒店附近其实很容易看到它。于是早餐后我们决定抽空过去看看。让我们惊喜的是,有三只翠鸟在空中飞来飞去,其中几次还停下来给我们拍摄的机会!看到它们在空中飞翔的那一刻,大家都惊叹不已。即使没有拍到照片,也绝对值得——但我们拍到了!

202505, Halmahera, Indonesia#####

update 202310

– a beautiful Kingfisher, even is common but shy for picture

– 蛮漂亮的翠鸟。虽然普通,可是还是不容易拍照。

202304, Halmahera, Indonesia

 

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update 202304

– a beautiful Kingfisher, and for the first time feel such a beautiful bird such annoying. Each time the Pitta come near, this bird will fly from far to flush the Pitta away 🙁 no choice to wait and wait until it get bored.

– 非常漂亮的翠鸟。可是竟然一直追赶我们的目标八色鸫,每次八色鸫要出来时。他就从某处飞过来。我们没办法的等它厌倦。

202304, Center of Halmahara, Indonesia

 

5. Moluccan Pitta, 北摩鹿加八色鸫, 北摩鹿加八色鳥, Erythropitta rufiventri

– another “Red-bellied” pitta, and it classified as North Moluccan Pitta which is endemic of Halmahera.

– it is very near to Ivory-Breasted Pitta spot

– 另一只“红胸八色鸫”分出来的摩鹿加特有种。

update 202602

It is always the most rewarding and enjoyable experience to see a Pitta without using feeding. During our last visit to Halmahera, we were told that one Pitta was active in the area, even though it was not being fed. Still, everyone was excited to give it a try. The rule was simple: stay completely still, photograph only what appears in front of you, and make no movement or sound. After nearly two hours of patience, everyone was rewarded with great views and satisfying photos of this non-fed Pitta. Many thanks to my team for always placing their trust in me.

在不投喂的情况下看到 八色鸫,总是最有成就感、也最有乐趣的体验。上一次在哈马黑拉(Halmahera)的行程中,我们得知有一只 Pitta 活动频繁,但并没有被投喂。尽管如此,大家还是非常期待尝试。我们的规则很简单:保持静止,只拍摄出现在眼前的画面,不做任何动作,也不发出声音。经过将近两个小时的耐心等待,所有人都成功看清了这只未投喂的 八色鸫,也拍到了满意的照片。感谢我的团队一直以来对我的信任。

202511, Halmahera, Indonesia

 

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update 202310

– the Bird making call on tree and stand there for so long ..

– 这鸟一直在树上叫。叫了好几个小时。

 

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update 202310
– another “different look” North Moluccan which photograph at feeding station at Ternate Island
– a not very easy walk as keep going steep downward sloop
– 另一只北摩鹿加八色鸫,在不一样的岛拍的。样子有点不一样。这个喂食点,也不是太容易。。。一直往下走。

 

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202304, Center Halmahera, Indonesia

 

6. Halmahera Boobook, 哈岛鹰鸮, 哈馬赫拉鷹鴞, ハルマヘラアオバズク, Pungguk maluku

– a small owl, found near forest here which call really funny like frog

– lovely and not so boring boobook.

update 202511

Years ago, we had to travel far to see this species, but now it’s being found much closer to regular birding areas. Still, it’s always a joy to see and hear it again — a wonderful Halmahera endemic owl.

多年前我们为了看这只鸟需要长途跋涉,如今它却能在常规观鸟地点附近被发现。无论如何,再次看到它、听到它的叫声,依然令人兴奋 —— 哈马黑拉岛令人惊艳的特有鸮。

202511, Halmahera, Indonesia,

 

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update 202309

– it is fun to trying to find this owl without knowing where it should be. We just trying ours’ luck and yes.. it is calling dusk and managed to have good view of it not too late of the night.

– 野拍好玩。野寻更好玩。没资讯知道在哪找这鸟,我们就在森林里碰碰运气。天还没暗完,这鸟就在我们第一个点听到。没很久就拍到。自己找到的鸟真的无比兴奋。

202304, Center Maluku Island

 

7. Moluccan Owlet-nightjar, 冠裸鼻鸱, 摩鹿加裸鼻鴟, Aegotheles crinifrons, Atoko Maluku, ハルマヘラズクヨタカ

update 202511

Another wonderful day in the field! It was raining on the way to the Standardwing display site, but the rain stopped just as we arrived. Right after watching the incredible display of the Standardwing, this little bird popped its head out to look at us—so adorable!

又是美好的一天!前往幡羽极乐鸟展示地点的路上下着雨,但我们一到雨就停了。就在我们欣赏完幡羽极乐鸟表演后,这只小鸟突然探出头来看着我们,太可爱了!

202511, Halmahera, Indonesia

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update 202310

– a very short special target tour to Halmahera, Indonesia. One of the night just trying better photo for this my favourite bird.

– 2nd night, spent not that long, spotted 3 birds and this stay long and quite reasonable distance.

– 到哈马黑拉岛找几只特别目标鸟。在一个晚上,去找找这只我最喜欢鸟类之一。

– 在1小时内,见到3只。还是蛮容易的。

202310, Halmahera, Indonesia

 

8. Sombre Kingfisher, 淡黑翡翠, 暗色翡翠, Todiramphus funebris

– a Halmahera endemic, overall pied like Kingfisher

update 202504

Night birding can be a bit challenging at times, but it’s been incredible to photograph 11 species of kingfishers over the past 7 days—including this special Halmahera endemic with food in its beak!

这次的夜间观鸟有时确实有些困难,但在过去的七天里能拍到11种翠鸟,实在令人惊喜——其中还包括这只嘴里叼着食物的哈马黑拉特有种,实在特别!

202504, Halmahera, Indonesia

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update 202310

– saw this bird all previous trip here, but this was lowest ever ~eye level and stay so long for us to get better angle pictures

– 几乎每次到哈马黑拉岛都看到的翠鸟,可是每次都蛮高。唯独这次站很低很久让我们拍够够。

202310, Halmahera, Indonesia

 

9. Moluccan Dwarf-Kingfisher, 矮三趾翠鸟, 西蘭三趾翠鳥, Ceyx lepidus

– a small kingfisher just like other Dwarf-Kingfisher but overall blue

– 非常小的翠鸟。

update 202310

– a small kingfisher seem like to stay together with the North Moluccan Pitta, always calling while we waiting for the Pitta

– 这翠鸟,总喜欢与八色鸫一起生活。在等八色鸫时总听到它叫。

202304, Ternate, Indonesia

10. Blue-capped Fruit-Dove, 蓝顶果鸠, 藍頂果鳩, Ptilinopus monacha

– small fruit dove, as name suggested Blue headed

– 蛮小的果鸠。头顶带浅蓝。

 

update 202310

– use some extra time looking for bird, and this was just at road side. amazing flying so close and quite low

– 最后一天,有点时间。我们就去野拍,没很远/久。就拍到这鸠,与仙翠鸟。

202310, Halmahera, Indonesia

11. White-bellied Cuckooshrike, 白腹鹃鵙, 巴布亞鵑鵙, Coracina papuensis

Medium-sized slender bird, pale gray above, white below, with a small dark bridge between the bill and eye (lores) and faint partial white eyering. Immature lacks distinct mask of Black-faced Cuckooshrike. Dark morph shows large but variable black bib and breast, mottled or barred at the edges. Inhabits eucalypt forest and other woodlands in Australia, Indonesia, New Guinea, and the Solomon Islands. Call a high-pitched, two-note squeak. [Ebird]

白腹鹃鵙(学名:Coracina papuensis)是山椒鸟科鸦鹃鵙属的一种,分布于澳大利亚、印度尼西亚、巴布亚新几内亚和所罗门群岛。其自然栖息地为亚热带或热带的湿润低地森林、亚热带或热带的红树林以及亚热带或热带的湿润山地林(英语:montane forest)。
update 202310
– a pretty common bird found lowland Halmahera
– 在哈马黑拉岛蛮普通的鸟。
202304, Halmahera, Indonesia

 

 

12. Gray-headed Fruit-Dove, 灰头果鸠, 灰頭果鳩, Ptilinopus hyogastrus

– a gray headed small dove, overall greenish with white patch on wing

update 20240103

– a casual birding after got most the target, this bird flying left and right but after a while it gave small window for us to have photo of it

– 我们都拍到主要目标后,就随便拍拍其他鸟。这鸟一直叫不停,也不容易见到。可是最后还是让我们拍到。

20231011, Halmahera, Indonesia

13. Blue-and-white Kingfisher, 摩鹿加翡翠, 摩鹿加翡翠, Todiramphus diops, Cekakak Biru-putih

update 202507

This endemic kingfisher of Halmahera is fairly common, but we were lucky to enjoy an incredibly close encounter—especially for our lucky ladies’ group. Truly a beautiful bird!

这只哈马黑拉岛特有的翠鸟虽然相当常见,但我们这次非常幸运,尤其是我们的女士团,能够如此近距离地欣赏它。真是一只非常美丽的鸟!

202505, Halmahera, Indonesia

 

14. Nicobar Pigeon, 尼柯巴鸠, 尼柯巴鳩, Caloenas nicobarica, ミノバト, MERPATI-EMAS BIASA

update 202507

While we were waiting for the pitta to come down—yes, it had been staying up in the treetops all day—we got a surprise visitor! Out of nowhere, this bird walked into view and gave us a chance for a record shot.

我们原本在等八色鸫下来,整天它都待在树顶。没想到突然这只鸟走了出来,给了我们一个拍记录照的好机会,真是个惊喜!

202505, Halmahera, Indonesia

 

15. Rufous-bellied Triller, 金腹鸣鹃鵙, 金腹原鵑鵙, Lalage aurea, モルッカナキサンショウクイ, Kapasan Halmahera

update 202507

One of Halmahera’s common yet stunning endemics, with a lovely song to match. We encountered this beauty at several locations—it really seems quite widespread.

这是哈马黑拉岛一种常见又漂亮的特有鸟种,还有动听的叫声。我们在几个不同地点都遇到它,看来它真的挺普遍的。

202505, Halmahera, Indonesia

16. Goliath Coucal, 巨鸦鹃,哥利亞斯鴉鵑, Centropus goliath, オニバンケン, Bubut Goliath

update 202511

I’ve visited Halmahera a few times, and this species has always been a challenge to observe properly—my first sighting was just a quick flyby across the road. But today, luck was truly on our side. Despite expecting a full day of rain, we ended up getting great views of Kingfishers, Pitta, Fruit-Dove, and this special bird. It stayed in the open for a long time, and the close view made it look even more stunning.

这是我几次来哈马黑拉(Halmahera),每次都很难清楚又长时间地看到这只特别的鸟,我第一次见它还是从路上飞过的一瞬间。今天运气特别好,原以为会下一整天的雨,结果不仅看到了翠鸟、八色鸫、果鸽,还有这只特别的鸟长时间停留在我们眼前,近距离观看更显它的魅力。

202511, Halmahera, Indonesia,

 

17. Moluccan Flycatcher, 盔阔嘴鹟, 盔闊嘴鶲, Myiagra galeata, カンムリヒラハシ, Sikatan Kelabu

update 202512

After a failed attempt to see our main target due to heavy rain, we drove further to a drier location. Luckily, the rain had stopped, and we enjoyed a pleasant evening birding with several interesting species — including this beautiful male of a special endemic bird.

由于大雨导致我们未能成功观赏主要目标鸟种,我们决定继续前往另一个雨停的地点。幸运的是,那里天气转晴,我们度过了一个愉快的傍晚,观赏到几种有趣的鸟类,包括这只特别的雄性特有种,十分迷人。

202511, Halmahera, Indonesia,

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Paradisaeidae series: Birds-of-Paradise | 极乐鸟科 | liewwk Nature – 12 [update 20260306]

a bird special bird family, almost all found near New Guinea, except a few at Australia, Indonesia nearby island.

有16属41种 (++)。大部分雄鸟色彩缤纷,具有复杂华丽的饰羽。雌鸟和雄性未成鸟则具有暗淡的保护色,腹部常有横斑。有些单配制种类为全身黑色或蓝黑色。该科鸟体长15~110厘米,体重50~450克。雄鸟一般大于雌鸟。

Bird-of-Paradise

1. Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise, 十二线极乐鸟, 十二線極樂鳥, Seleucidis melanoleucus, ジュウニセンフウチョウ, Cendrawasih Mati-kawat

2. King Bird-of-paradise, 王极乐鸟, 王天堂鳥, Cicinnurus regius, ヒヨクドリ, Cendrawasih Raja

3. Lesser Bird-of-paradise, 小极乐鸟, 小天堂鳥, Paradisaea minor, コフウチョウ, Cendrawasih Kecil

4. Pale-billed Sicklebill, 淡嘴镰嘴风鸟, 白嘴鐮嘴天堂鳥, Drepanornis bruijnii, シロカマハシフウチョウ, Paruh-sabit paruh-putih

5. Western Parotia, 阿法六线风鸟, 阿法六線風鳥, Parotia sefilata, カンザシフウチョウ, Parotia Arfak

6. Red Bird-of-paradise, 红极乐鸟, 紅極樂鳥, Paradisaea rubra, ジュウニセンフウチョウ, Cendrawasih Mati-kawat

7. Magnificent Bird-of-paradise, 丽色极乐鸟, 麗色極樂鳥, Cicinnurus magnificus, キンミノフウチョウ, Cendrawasih Belah-rotan

8. Magnificent Riflebird, 丽色掩鼻风鸟, 麗色掩鼻風鳥, Ptiloris magnificus, オオウロコフウチョウ, Toowa Cemerlang

9. Wilson’s Bird-of-Paradise, 威氏丽色风鸟, 威氏麗色風鳥, Cicinnurus respublica, アカミノフウチョウ, Cendrawasih Botak

10. Black Sicklebill, 黑镰嘴风鸟, 黑色鐮嘴天堂鳥, Epimachus fastosus, オナガカマハシフウチョウ, Paruh-sabit kurikuri

11. Standardwing Bird-of-Paradise, 幡羽极乐鸟, 幡羽天堂鳥, Semioptera wallacii

12. Lophorina superba, 华美极乐鸟, 華美天堂鳥, Lophorina superba, カタカケフウチョウ, Cendrawasih kerah

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Is a long journey from Malaysia – Sulawesi – Jayapura (~26 hours without a bed, too much coffee and waiting) …for the day1 when we arrive, we give Magnificent Riflebird a try but failed to have any photo .. but the bird was well seen above our “hide”

Day2 – Nimbokrang

We start our drive, walk ~430am, 15 min drive and ~20min walk … the first Bird-of-paradise is waiting for us .. before we walk into our “hide”. The bird keeps calling, trying to attract female … but seem it is not attractive enough. only one female comes close and fast. The male trying to “show off” with some action but the female flew off just immediate it trying to show his “dance”

I am mostly recording video, so this picture I share is a Jpeg extract from Canon Digital Photo Professional software …

1. Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise, 十二线极乐鸟, 十二線極樂鳥, Seleucidis melanoleucus, ジュウニセンフウチョウ, Cendrawasih Mati-kawat

– one of the most easier, walk not that far and the birds just there without any waiting

– first Bird-of-Paradise of the trip and amazing beautiful

非常漂亮的天堂鳥。

update 202509

Our 2025 group had a great session today as Feng Shu shared a presentation about the upcoming West Papua Bird Photography trip. While I couldn’t be there, I really miss the fun times we had together. Let’s plan again soon — and go after one of those stunning Birds-of-Paradise!

我们2025年的团队今天过得很愉快,風書 分享了关于明年西巴布亚鸟类摄影之旅的介绍。我虽然没能到场,但非常想念大家一起的快乐时光。让我们再次计划一次旅程,一起去追寻那美丽的天堂鸟吧!

202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

update 202508

It’s amazing how this bird kept calling during all three of our visits—only once did it attempt to display for a nearby female. I really enjoy watching this species dance; it’s not as dark or fast-moving as some other birds-of-paradise, which makes it even more enjoyable to observe.

这只鸟在我们三次探访时一直在叫,只有一次试着跳舞吸引母鸟。真的很喜欢它的求偶舞,不像其他天堂鸟那样动作快或环境太暗,看起来特别舒服。

这次还是一样,它站得很高。但幸运的是我们这次走得比较近(这趟行程基本没怎么走路,除了有一位跟我去找黑镰极乐鸟)。这只鸟正在展示求偶,还有几只雌鸟在附近,大家都对这次表演感到满意!

 

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It’s our last day at the first birding spot, and we were happy with our choice—got an even better view of this stunning Bird-of-Paradise. Since I already had good shots of its display, I focused on capturing it in flight. And yes… it flew off right after a nearby female called!

这是我们在第一个赏鸟地点的最后一天,选的地方真不错,我们看得更清楚了这只天堂鸟。之前我已经拍到它跳舞的好照片,这次就准备拍飞行照。果然,一听到附近母鸟的叫声,它就飞走了!

202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

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update 202507

After several years, I’m finally back in West Papua—so excited to return! Our first bird-of-paradise of the trip was the same as before: a beautiful male Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise, calling at dawn in the dim morning light.

多年后终于再次回到西巴布亚,真的很兴奋!我们这趟旅程的第一只天堂鸟还是那只熟悉的——清晨昏暗的光线中,一只美丽的十二线极乐鸟雄鸟在叫声中登场。

Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

 

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update 202105

– let’s share some old pictures and video
– this was 2019 Oct, our West Papua Bird Photography trip first Birds-of-Paradise and one of the most easier.
– special of this bird is the tails

– 還有蠻長的封城。看看一些久照片與攝頻,懷念。
– 我們2019,西巴布亞的第一隻極樂鳥。也是最容易的一隻。走不遠,不用等,站很久。

201911

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Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise, 十二线极乐鸟

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2. King Bird-of-paradise, 王极乐鸟, 王天堂鳥, Cicinnurus regius, ヒヨクドリ, Cendrawasih Raja

update 202602

This is one of my absolute favorite birds, and seeing it always gets my heart racing. This trip was particularly special because we found a much better vantage point. Unlike the first spot where the birds stayed high up after a 15-minute walk, this site offered open, low-level views for everyone. It did require a 40-minute trek through flat, muddy trails, but the proximity was worth it. Some of us even went back for a second round to capture better shots. I am already looking forward to returning in August 2026. Who wants to join me?

这是我最喜欢的鸟类之一,每次见到它都让我兴奋不已。这次旅行特别难忘,因为我们发现了一个更好的观鸟点。相比第一个步行15分钟但鸟儿飞得很高的位置,这里的鸟位更低且视野开阔。虽然需要在平坦的泥泞小径上步行约40分钟,但绝对值得。我们中甚至有人为了拍出更好的照片特意去了第二回。我已经迫不及待想在2026年8月再次前往了。有人想同行吗?
202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

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update 202508

This is definitely one of my favorite birds-of-paradise. It usually stays high in the canopy, but with some luck, you can still capture its stunning poses and display.

For this trip, we were lucky—it came down really low, giving us a perfect chance to photograph this beautiful bird up close!

这绝对是我最喜欢的天堂鸟之一。它通常待在高高的树上,但有时候运气好,还是能拍到它展示美丽姿态的画面。

这次我们很幸运,它飞得很低,让我们有机会近距离拍下它的美丽身影!

202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

 

 

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BoP #2 which is my target #1 for this tour, was just about 20min walking after Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise, but this is so much smaller, higher & active makes only a very limited angle to get the full view. I am lucky to have this just ~5min wait.

King Bird-of-paradise, 王极乐鸟

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3. Lesser Bird-of-paradise, 小极乐鸟, 小天堂鳥, Paradisaea minor, コフウチョウ, Cendrawasih Kecil

– The only BoP we didn’t see much and dancing .. just hear most of the time … the location we wait seem not the really correct location for “dancing” … but it did flying across and let us record

– 在非常高的樹上叫不停,就見到它們飛來飛去。幸運都停了一會。

 

update 202508

Same as before—it stayed high up in the trees. But this time, we were lucky to be much closer (surprisingly, we didn’t walk much on this tour—except one guest who followed me for the Black Sicklebill). Still, the bird was displaying with a few females nearby, and everyone was happy with the show!

这次还是一样,它站得很高。但幸运的是我们这次走得比较近(这趟行程基本没怎么走路,除了有一位跟我去找黑镰极乐鸟)。这只鸟正在展示求偶,还有几只雌鸟在附近,大家都对这次表演感到满意!

202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

 

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4. Pale-billed Sicklebill, 淡嘴镰嘴风鸟, 白嘴鐮嘴天堂鳥, Drepanornis bruijnii, シロカマハシフウチョウ, Paruh-sabit paruh-putih

– another not so obvious Bird-of-Paradise got from Irian Jaya.

– this is so far away, and somehow it still belongs to BoP .. we got it record ..

– 鳥不是特別出色,還要在遠遠的。

– 攝於伊里安查亚

 

 

 

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After 5 days of “enjoy”, reasonable food, easy walk (flat), air-cond room, not far from airport and bird spots .. we finally move to 2nd destination Arfak Mountain..

After got the information before, we get ready with some extra food … sleeping beg, insect repellent, etc .. just before we going into a “no Phone” (only a particular spot can get a phone signal which is a bit distance from our “homestay”. After ~2 hours of offroad travel, we arrive at our homestay a little bit late and with rain .. so we call this a day and enjoy our cold stay

Here, we need to split into a few groups to decide on different BoP hide due to limited “hole” for photography …

Day1 at Arfak Mountain

5. Western Parotia, 阿法六线风鸟, 阿法六線風鳥, Parotia sefilata, カンザシフウチョウ, Parotia Arfak

– lucky to have this amazing, lovely bird for bird #1 .. we walk a very steep hike ~45-60 degree uphill for ~500m … we saw the bird-eating, calling for the whole morning but just not dancing … at ~9 am, we almost give up … the female came to the dancing group, followed by the male than the moment begin …

update 202602

This is one of our main target species, both to photograph and to witness in person just how incredible its display can be. It is a big bird, and once it starts displaying, it looks both spectacular and amusing at the same time. No matter how many times we watch it, the display never gets boring. Sometimes, we even return again in the afternoon, hoping to catch more action.

August 2026 — we are coming back again!

*** From previous trip records

这是我们此行最重要的目标之一,不只是为了拍照,更是为了亲眼见证它那震撼又精彩的求偶展示。它体型很大,一旦开始展示,既壮观又带点滑稽,让人看了忍不住微笑。无论看多少次,都不会觉得厌倦,有时我们甚至在下午再回到现场,只希望能再看到一次精彩的表演。

2026年8月,我们一定会再回来!

*** 之前行程记录

 

 

202507, Mount Arfak, West Papua, Indonesia

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update 202508

##### It’s hard to miss this amazing bird when visiting West Papua—but getting good photos during its “dance” is still a big challenge. The bird moves in every direction with lightning speed, often in low light. Once we had enough photos, everyone switched to video mode, hoping to capture its incredible display. This shot shows the moment it ends its dance—standing still and shaking its head. Captured at 40fps and turned into a short video. Hopefully, I’ll get to share the full display video soon!

来到西巴布亚,很难错过这只惊艳的天堂鸟,但要拍到它“跳舞”的好照片真的不容易。它的动作很快,方向随时变化,而且环境光线也很暗。 拍完照片后,大家都转拍视频,希望能记录下它精彩的求偶舞。这一刻是它跳完舞时的动作——站在原地摇头,用40帧/秒拍摄并合成了一个短视频。 有机会的话我会分享完整的视频!

 

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update 202310

– 4 years ago 5 of us went to West Papua for Photography and today 3 out of 5 we back to same airport and same Starbuck ..good memory … and hope tomorrow we have same good experience for the photography tour

– 4年前,我们5个人到西巴布亚摄鸟行。今天3/5个从回到同一机场,KFC,Starbucks 又讲起回忆。希望这吃摄鸟行一样棒。

201910, Arfak Mountain, West Papua, Indonesia

update 202105

– a big overall blackbird, with a colorful throat depends on the angle and also have a Blue eye

– the male famous with ballerina dance displaying to attract female

– 非常特别的天堂鸟。大,黑,喉会变黄绿。为吸引母鸟会跳草裙舞

201910, Mount Arfak, West Papua, Indonesia

update 2020 Jul

Western Parotia, 阿法六線風鳥, 阿法六线风鸟, Parotia sefilata

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so amazing to see it dancing ..


update 2020 Jan 16

a close look at the Juv

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6. Red Bird-of-paradise, 红极乐鸟, 紅極樂鳥, Paradisaea rubra, ジュウニセンフウチョウ, Cendrawasih Mati-kawat

actually, this is the last BoP of the tour but I really like it so much when I process the pictures …. can’t wait to share this great moment with you all. Endemic, common but somehow I really like this

update 202508

This year’s setup is much better—a shorter walk and an improved bird hide gave us a better viewing angle. Unfortunately, no female showed up, so the bird just did a short display as if preparing, then left. Still, a stunning bird and a moment worth witnessing.

今年的观察条件更好了,步行距离更近,鸟棚也改善了,让我们有更好的角度观赏。可惜没有雌鸟出现,它像是在准备展示一样做了一小段动作后就离开了。不过,它依然是一只非常漂亮的鸟,是值得欣赏的精彩瞬间。

202508, Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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This marks the final Bird of Paradise for our 16-day West Papua trip. Everyone was thrilled to see this beautiful and relatively easier species. It looked like it was just starting to display and call for a female—but no luck today. Still, it was fun watching it practice its dance moves!

这是我们西巴布亚16天行程中最后一种极乐鸟,大家都很开心看到这只比较容易观察、又漂亮的鸟。它好像刚开始学习求偶舞和叫声,虽然今天没有成功吸引到雌鸟,但看它练习跳舞的样子也让我们觉得很精彩!

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update 202203

– finally Malaysia border going to open, do we able to make a trip here again this year ?

– 马来西亚要开放了。今年应该来得及到这拍鸟。

201911, Weigo Islang, Indonesia

update 202102

update 202011

update 2020 May

Red Bird-of-paradise, 紅極樂鳥, Paradisaea rubra,ジュウニセンフウチョウ, Cendrawasih Mati-kawat

update 2020 Jan 23

one of my favor photo .. when this Red BoP decide make noise face to face to me

2019最喜歡的照片之一。這紅極樂鳥,面對面的叫真的很好看。

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7. Magnificent Bird-of-paradise, 丽色极乐鸟, 麗色極樂鳥, Cicinnurus magnificus, キンミノフウチョウ, Cendrawasih Belah-rotan

– another BoP that really amazes us, it keeps cleaning the “dancing” ground and displaying (dancing) to attract a female. make a lot of photo opportunity

– 唯一不冷場的鳥,從早上到中午。下午都一直清理它的舞場,叫不停。

update 202603

Meet one of the most accessible and stunning Birds of Paradise. The male features a striking yellowish hue overall, complemented by a magnificent tail that shimmers with different colors as the light hits it from various angles.
I am planning a photography trip for August 2026 to capture this beautiful species. Who would like to join me?
这是极乐鸟中比较容易见到的一种。雄鸟全身呈现悦目的淡黄色,那美丽的尾羽会随着角度的变化折射出不同的色彩。
我计划在2026年8月前往拍摄这些可爱的极乐鸟,有人想和我同行吗?
201910, Mount Arfak, West Papua, Indonesia

 

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Magnificent Bird-of-paradise, 麗色極樂鳥,Animalia, Chordata, キンミノフウチョウ, Cendrawasih Belah-rotan

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8. Magnificent Riflebird, 丽色掩鼻风鸟, 麗色掩鼻風鳥, Ptiloris magnificus, オオウロコフウチョウ, Toowa Cemerlang

– one of the amazing Bird of Paradise

– too bad missed the displaying but when it making a call just amazing so loud in the forest

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9. Wilson’s Bird-of-Paradise, 威氏丽色风鸟, 威氏麗色風鳥, Cicinnurus respublica, アカミノフウチョウ, Cendrawasih Botak

– one of the easiest and beautiful Bird-of-Paradise

– every morning, it will come to “dance” ground clearing and calling the female – this is a moment after an hour clearing, no female is approaching so it is resting and preening nearby

– 一隻蠻普通+漂亮的風鳥,天堂鳥。

– 每天它都會到這清理,呼叫。希望母鳥的到來。

update 202602

This is one of the easiest Birds-of-Paradise to see, yet it is still among the most stunning and beautiful. This time, the display site was amazingly right beside the roadside! Compared to past trips, where we needed to hike 1–2 hours on steep slopes, this felt like a real luxury. If we have an extra morning, I would definitely return to enjoy this spectacular display again.

I will be revisiting West Papua in 2026 — anyone interested in joining?

这是最容易看到的极乐鸟之一,但依然是最惊艳、最美丽的种类之一。这次的展示地点竟然就在路边,真的太棒了!相比以前需要在陡坡上徒步一到两个小时,这次简直是一种享受。如果还有多余的早晨时间,我一定会再来一次,欣赏这场精彩的展示。

我计划在 2026 年再次前往西巴布亚,有人有兴趣一起吗?

202508, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

 

 

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update 202509 ##### Still remember the moment—our porters and local guides were late, so everyone rushed to the birding spot without them. Luckily, we arrived just in time to witness something special. A truly lucky group to see this stunning Bird-of-Paradise performing its display to attract a female. Such an incredible experience with these amazing birds! 还记得当时的情景——我们的挑夫和当地向导迟到了,大家只能自己快步前往观鸟点。幸运的是,我们还是赶上了精彩的时刻。 真是幸运的一组人,看到天堂鸟为了吸引雌鸟而展示求偶舞。这种鸟真是太神奇了!

 

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– one of the most seen, photograph BoP, but still like this bird very much. the body contains so much color and the chest “green” can changing depend on lighting and angle to “purple”

– 應該是天堂鳥,被拍到最多的一種。可是還是我們最喜歡的一種。他的身上充滿色彩。胸上的青,還會轉紫。(角度,光線)

201911, Waigeo Island, West Papua, Indonesia

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10. Black Sicklebill, 黑镰嘴风鸟, 黑色鐮嘴天堂鳥, Epimachus fastosus, オナガカマハシフウチョウ, Paruh-sabit kurikuri

– a very special BoP but somehow we missed the male which big difference from the female.

– female is big and overall brown with a curvy bill

– 很普通的天堂鳥。公鳥是很長的鳥。

– 母鳥,棕色+彎嘴。

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201911, Mount Arfak, West Papua, Indonesia
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11. Standardwing Bird-of-Paradise, 幡羽极乐鸟, 幡羽天堂鳥, Semioptera wallacii

A large, front-heavy brown bird with a long, pale downcurved bill and a distinctive elongated head with a flat crown and a forehead tuft. Orange legs. Unmistakable males have a green-blue breast shield and long creamy-white plumes extending from the shoulders. Females are entirely earth-brown, lacking the shoulder extensions and shield. Immature resembles female. Found in canopy of tall forests in lowlands and foothills, confined to three islands in north Moluccas. Regularly sighted at known display sites. Very loud when displaying, giving raucous “WAA-WAA…” and “KEE-KEE…” notes. [Ebird]

update 202504

What a beautiful bird—one of the most easily accessible Birds-of-Paradise. I’ll definitely be visiting this site again soon. Can’t wait to see you once more!

多么美丽的鸟啊——是最容易到达+拍摄的天堂鸟之一。我很快一定会再次造访这个地点,迫不及待想再见到你!

 

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update 202310

[sorry for the bad video]

– this a weird scene I seen, or I missed out anything before .. why the female is on top and I record few times ..

 

– another trip another good view of this bird after longer wait compared to previous trips. I didn’t have best angle but still trying to show the beauty of this bird .. 8km bird .. worth ? YES definitely

– will share some funny video about this bird … may be finish this trip

 

[对不起,视屏画质真的有点差]

– 是我误会了,还是之前没看过他们踩蛋?为什么母鸟会在上面?!

 

– 另一个摄鸟行到这。虽然这次等蛮久可是还是很不错。可是这次站台太高2位团友安全问题没上来。其他都拍的很好。

– 8公里来回。很值得,这么美的鸟。一定要来拍。

– 我拍到它们踩蛋的视频,可是很奇怪。母的在上。有机会再发。


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– another trip another good view of this bird after longer wait compared to previous trips. I didn’t have best angle but still trying to show the beauty of this bird .. 8km bird .. worth ? YES definitely

– will share some funny video about this bird … may be finish this trip

– 另一个摄鸟行到这。虽然这次等蛮久可是还是很不错。可是这次站台太高2位团友安全问题没上来。其他都拍的很好。

– 8公里来回。很值得,这么美的鸟。一定要来拍。

– 我拍到它们踩蛋的视频,可是很奇怪。母的在上。有机会再发。

202310, Akeyajawe NP, Halmahera, Indonesia

update 202310

– 2nd trip to Halmahera 2023 and see you next week … never get bored to see it making noise and dance even the journey there bit challenge … I am coming

– 2023 第2团。多几天又可以见你。每次看你叫不停,跳不停终是兴奋不停。虽然来看你的路不好到。我来也。

202304, Halmahera, Indonesia

update 202304

– lucky to see it display but not really full open view. capture video with 100p slowdown 50%

– 幸运的看到他在跳舞。可是没全露。可是还是记录下了。

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another special tour, which has main target of this Standardwing Bird-of-Paradise.

It is a real good experience to be Halmahera, we just spend 3 nights. We easily got ours’ targets seen.

This is our main target, on 2nd morning. We hike 3.7km straight to the “hide” (on the way, we heard owlet-nightjar which is my favorite bird but we failed to see the bird and also rushing to the hide for main target.

Arrived before 6am, while every still dark. We can heard many of them already calling infront of us but just very brief view. after 30minutes, finally we got clear view of this amazing beautiful bird. But I still only got some extreme high ISO picture even with my CANON RF400mm F2.8.

Long story short, the birds stay for long and from ISO 25600 – ISO800, Managed to have perfect view of the bird and pictures… oohh video too .

Immediate of this target, we walking out and birding. There is another very good story to talk about “pick up service for the Pitta”

– 非常不一样的一次特别目标鸟团。我们其实主要3 只鸟加最好看完可以看到的猫头鹰。可是,来到这么好的鸟点。我们几乎没浪费任何时间(天气太热,我们还是有2-3小时中午到房间休息)

– 这只天堂鸟是我们主要鸟。我们到了哈马黑拉岛后第二天早山立刻步行3.7公里到鸟点。在路中听了好几次鼻鸱可是我们只是停留很短时间。所以没看到。大概1.5小时后到达鸟点,还是很暗(6am)可是这鸟已在叫不停。我们还只是看到影子而已。过了30分钟。终于看到清楚了。大家都高兴了。可是,我还是用ISO25600 (还是用CANON RF 400mm F2.8) .可是很幸运,鸟留下来到天蛮亮的。终于看到拍到。

– 回程中,我们再次去看白胸八色鸫. 当地导游竟然让我们知道人是可以与动物共处的。之前他一直讲不用担心八色鸫,他们不在的话。他会去“接“它!让我有机会下次再写写那个故事(希望有时间,完了这团后又要很忙到9月了。

202404, Halmahera, Indonesia

 

 

 

12. Lophorina superba, 华美极乐鸟, 華美天堂鳥, Lophorina superba, カタカケフウチョウ, Cendrawasih kerah

 

update 202508

It’s not a lifer for me, but watching this bird display openly—with such a unique courtship dance and even mating—definitely made my July 2025 unforgettable. Even with highlights like the dancing Western Parotia, displaying Black Sicklebill, close views of King Bird-of-paradise, a flying Twelve-wired BOP, and up-close Owlet-nightjars… this moment will stick with me forever.

这不是我第一次见到这只鸟,但它大方地展示求偶舞蹈甚至交配的那一刻,真的让我的2025年7月变得难忘。
尽管已经看到西极乐鸟的跳舞、黑镰嘴极乐鸟的展示、近距离的国王极乐鸟、飞翔的十二线极乐鸟,还有很多裸鼻鸱的近距离接触……但这一幕将永远留在我脑海中。

202507, Mount Arfak, West Papua

It’s truly a privilege to witness this amazing courtship display. We were lucky to see it many times and even managed to capture it in slow motion with new technology—something that would’ve been nearly impossible just a few years ago. Enjoy the moment!

能看到这种精彩的求偶展示真是一种特别的体验。我们这次有幸多次目睹,还用新技术拍下了慢动作画面——几年前连拍照都很难做到。一起欣赏吧!

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More pictures from Flickr: Paradisaeidae: Bird-of-Paradise | 极乐鸟科: 天堂鸟 | liewwk Nature

Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise, 十二线极乐鸟

More pictures from Flickr: West Papua – Papua | 西巴布亚 – 巴布亚

Western Parotia, 阿法六线风鸟

More Videos : Paradisaeidae : Bird-of-Paradise | 极乐鸟科 : 天堂鸟 | liewwk Nature

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Passeridae series | 雀科 | liewwk Nature – 2-1

a family small bird, normally group

1. House Sparrow, 家麻雀, Passer domesticus, イエスズメ, PIPIT UBUN KELABU, Ciak Rumah

2. Plain-backed Sparrow, 黄腹麻雀, 黄腹麻雀, Passer flaveolus, セアカスズメ, PIPIT PERUT KUNING, Burung Ciak Arnab

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1. House Sparrow, 家麻雀, Passer domesticus, イエスズメ, PIPIT UBUN KELABU, Ciak Rumah

– a rare species for Peninsular Malaysia, only special on Northern- overall grayish and black throat

– 共有13个亚种。是小型鸟类,体长14-16厘米。背栗红色具黑色纵纹,两侧具皮黄色纵纹;颏、喉和上胸黑色,脸颊白色,其余下体白色,翅上具白色带斑。雄鸟与树麻雀的区别在顶冠及尾上覆羽灰色,耳无黑色斑块,且喉及上胸的黑色较多。雌鸟色淡,具浅色眉纹。较山麻雀雌鸟色彩淡,翼斑不如黑顶麻雀的雌鸟明显,且尾无叉,胸色较淡。

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201702, Perak, Malaysia
201701, Khaoyai National Park, Thailand

 

2. Plain-backed Sparrow, 黄腹麻雀, 黄腹麻雀, Passer flaveolus, セアカスズメ, PIPIT PERUT KUNING, Burung Ciak Arnab

– another rare sparrow only commonly found in North Peninsular Malaysia.

– overall Yellow, dusty reddish brows and back

– 只在马来西亚西马北部

– 几乎都是黄,头耳部棕

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201702, Kedah, Malaysia

 

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Phylloscopidae series: Warbler | 柳莺科 | liewwk Nature – 4-1 [20260719]

most of the species are winter visitors to Malaysia. Small and active birds, look-alike, and sometimes difficult to ID without pictures taken and call recording.

1. Mountain Leaf Warbler, 山柳莺, 山柳鶯, Phylloscopus trivirgatus, ミナミムシクイ, CEKUP-DAUN KUNYIT GUNUNG

* North Borneo, Kinabaluensis

2. Yellow-browed Warbler, 黄眉柳莺, 黃眉柳鶯, Phylloscopus inornatus, キマユムシクイ, CEKUP-DAUN KECIL BIASA

3. Arctic Warbler, 极北柳莺. 極北柳鶯, Phylloscopus borealis, コムシクイ, CEKUP-DAUN ARTIK

4. Yellow-breasted Warbler, 黄胸鹟莺, 黃胸鶲鶯, Phylloscopus montis, チャガシラモリムシクイ, CEKUP-KACAMATA MELAYU

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1. Mountain Leaf Warbler, 山柳莺, 山柳鶯, Phylloscopus trivirgatus, ミナミムシクイ, CEKUP-DAUN KUNYIT GUNUNG

* North Borneo, Kinabaluensis

update 202607

As one of the most common, tiny, and highly active birds in the montane forests, this little one often shows up right alongside a mixed-species foraging flock (bird wave). While they might venture quite close to you, getting a clean, sharp photograph of them is a massive challenge.

作为山地森林中最常见、体型纤小且异常活跃的鸟类之一,它经常伴随着混合取食群(鸟浪)一同出现。虽然它们有时会离你很近,但想要为这个小家伙拍下一张清晰的照片,绝对是个不小的挑战。

202607, Gunung Alab, Sabah

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– small and active found >800 asl

– black crown, no wing-bar

– this overall dull gray-greenish, no yellowish

– in North Borneo (KNP, Crocker Range etc) both Yellowish and this Gray-light greenish exist

– 小而活跃。通常在海拔800米以上

– 黑头。翅膀没纹。在北婆罗洲(沙巴)有黄 或 这灰-浅绿 两种。

201603, KNP, Sabah, Malaysia

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2. Yellow-browed Warbler, 黄眉柳莺, 黃眉柳鶯, Phylloscopus inornatus, キマユムシクイ, CEKUP-DAUN KECIL BIASA

– Small, active warbler with greenish upperparts, white underparts, distinct pale yellowish eyebrow, and distinct pale wingbars (upper wingbar short and less distinct) *Ebird

– 是小型食虫鸟类,嘴细尖。头部色泽较深,在头顶的中央贯以一条若隐若现的黄绿色纵纹。背羽以橄榄绿色或褐色为主,上体包括两翅的内侧覆羽概呈橄榄绿色,翅具两道浅黄绿色翼斑。下体白色,胸、胁、尾下覆羽均稍沾绿黄色,腋羽亦然。尾羽黑褐色,雌雄两性羽色相似。虹膜暗褐色;嘴角黑色,下嘴基部淡黄;跗蹠淡棕褐色。

201301, Genting Highland, Pahang, Malaysia

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3. Arctic Warbler, 极北柳莺. 極北柳鶯, Phylloscopus borealis, コムシクイ, CEKUP-DAUN ARTIK

– Dull, relatively unmarked olive-brown warbler with a prominent yellowish-white eyestripe, faint wingbars, and pale whitish underparts. Visually inseparable from Japanese and Kamchatka Leaf Warblers; listen for song, an electric chattery trill. Also gives a metallic two-noted call and a short harsh buzz. Breeds in shrubby areas, often near water, throughout the Eurasian taiga. Breeding range extends to Alaska, where it is the only leaf warbler. Winters in lowland and foothill forest, forest edge, and gardens, primarily in Southeast Asia. (Ebird)

体长11-13厘米,体小偏灰橄榄色,具明显的黄白色长眉纹,眼先及过眼纹近黑。上体概呈灰橄榄绿色;具甚浅的白色翼斑,大覆羽先端黄白色,形成一道翅上翼斑;中覆羽羽尖成第二道模糊的翼斑;下体白色沾黄,两胁褐橄榄色;尾下覆羽更浓著。第6枚初级飞羽的外翈不具切刻。虹膜暗褐色;嘴黑褐色,下嘴黄褐色;跗蹠和趾肉色。

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202104, Sg Congkak, Selangor, Malaysia
202104, Sg Congkak, Selangor, Malaysia

 

4. Yellow-breasted Warbler, 黄胸鹟莺, 黃胸鶲鶯, Phylloscopus montis, チャガシラモリムシクイ, CEKUP-KACAMATA MELAYU

– a very active montane bird, but it is always attract our’s attention with the bright yellow color

– 非常活跃高山小鸟。非常吸引我们的眼光。

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– a tiny, active and beautiful bird commonly found at KNP, Gunung Alab at Borneo

– 小,活跃,美丽的小鸟。在神山都蛮容易看到的鸟。

202309, KNP, Sabah, Malaysia

 

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101. Bianchi’s Warbler, 比氏鹟莺, 比氏鶲鶯, Phylloscopus valentini, インドシナモリムシクイ

One of a number of mind-numbingly similar Seicercus warblers. Greenish-yellow above and bright yellow below, with a faint wingbar, a yellow eyering, and a grayish crown marked by two black stripes. Gray of the crown is weaker than that of White-spectacled and Plain-tailed Warblers, but this feature is difficult to see in the shade of the understory, where it usually forages. Breeds in submontane and montane forest up to the treeline; averages higher Martens’s Warbler. Descends into submontane and hill forest in the non-breeding season. Song is an unremarkable but lively burst of whistled notes, lower in pitch than that of Plain-tailed Warbler. [Ebird]

一种看起来极为相似的冠鹛类鸟(Seicercus)。上体呈绿色偏黄,下体明黄色,带有一条淡淡的翼斑、黄色的眼圈以及灰色的头顶,头顶上还有两条黑色条纹。头顶的灰色比白眶鹛(White-spectacled Warbler)和单尾鹛(Plain-tailed Warbler)更弱,但在其常活动的林下阴影处,这一特征难以看清。繁殖季节栖息于亚山地和山地森林中,分布高度可达森林界限;平均分布高度比马氏鹛(Martens’s Warbler)更高。非繁殖季节会下迁至亚山地和丘陵森林。鸣声是轻快的、普通的哨音片段,音高低于单尾鹛的鸣声。

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A tiny warbler with a sudden flash of “yellowish” plumage appeared, and I immediately thought, “It’s a new bird!” Naturally, everyone quickly grabbed their cameras to capture it. It only showed up briefly while we were casually waiting for birds to come to the water.

一只小小的、突然出现的“泛黄色”的鹛类鸟,让我立刻想到:“新鸟!”于是大家赶紧举起相机拍摄。这只鸟只出现了一会儿,当时我们其实只是在随意等候鸟类来饮水。

202412, Baihualing, Yunan, China
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Birds of Bali, Indonesia | 巴厘岛之观/摄鸟 | liewwk Nature – 10 [update 20260807]

a beautiful small island of Indonesia. which report 410 species of birds (Ebird 202105)

1. Coppersmith Barbet, 赤胸拟啄木鸟, 赤胸擬啄木鳥, Psilopogon haemacephalus, ムネアカゴシキドリ, Takur Ungkut-ungkut

2. Green Junglefowl, 绿原鸡, 綠原雞, Gallus varius, アオエリヤケイ, Ayam-hutan hijau

3. Javan Kingfisher, 爪哇翡翠, 爪哇翡翠, Halcyon cyanoventris, ジャワショウビン, Cekakak Jawa

4. Indian Pond-Heron, 印度池鹭, 印度池鷺, Ardeola grayii, インドアカガシラサギ, PUCUNG-PADI KELABU

5. Javan Kingfisher, 爪哇翡翠, 爪哇翡翠, Halcyon cyanoventris, ジャワショウビン, Cekakak Jawa

6. 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

7. Bali Myna, 长冠八哥, 峇里島長冠八哥, Leucopsar rothschildi, カンムリシロムク, Jalak Bali

8. Small Blue Kingfisher, 小蓝翠鸟, 小藍翠鳥, Alcedo coerulescens, ヒメアオカワセミ, Rajaudang Biru

9. Little Black Cormorant, 小黑鸬鹚, 小黑鸕鷀, Phalacrocorax sulcirostris, ミナミクロヒメウ, Pecuk-padi hitam

10. Yellow-eared Barbet, 黄耳拟啄木鸟, 黃耳擬啄木, Psilopogon australis, コアオミミゴシキドリ

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1. Coppersmith Barbet, 赤胸拟啄木鸟, 赤胸擬啄木鳥, Psilopogon haemacephalus, ムネアカゴシキドリ, Takur Ungkut-ungkut

– it is under the same species but looks different from the one found in Peninsular Malaysia. The Bali one, head over all more red-black instead of red-yellow-black

– 与马来西亚半岛的头部很不一样。红-黑而已。

update 202105

201605, West Balu National Park, Bali, Indonesia

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2. Green Junglefowl, 绿原鸡, 綠原雞, Gallus varius, アオエリヤケイ, Ayam-hutan hijau

– the male, very colorful, The back neck is metallic green-blue-yellow

– the comb, purple-red with center neon blue.

– the female is overall brown only

– 体长70厘米,体重454- 795克。两性异形,雄鸡羽毛的颜色主要是绿色和黑色,有一个带凹口的羽冠,几乎方形的羽毛。头顶部主要是淡蓝色,在顶峰部分变成紫红色。同时,羽毛的表面紫红色,两则蓝色。雌鸡总体呈棕色的色调,没有羽冠。

update 202105

– moving in a group of few hens and a single rooster.

– 群体活动。1公鸟,多只母鸟。

201402, West Bali National Park, Bali, Indonesia
201402, West Bali National Park, Bali, Indonesia
201402, West Bali National Park, Bali, Indonesia

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3. Javan Kingfisher, 爪哇翡翠, 爪哇翡翠, Halcyon cyanoventris, ジャワショウビン, Cekakak Jawa

– a Java, Bali endemic. very look-alike Peninsular Malaysia White-throated Kingfisher

– red-bill, head-brown, back-black-purple-blue, front brown-purple-blue. Both female and male same

– normally found near stream, pond, river

– 爪哇, 巴厘岛特有种

– 爪哇翡翠身长27 cm,体重93 g,雌雄类似。成鸟头部棕黑色,只有少数的颈部羽毛完成蓝紫。下颏,喉咙,领和胸部棕色,下巴浅棕色,喉咙和脖子两侧有几道黑色条纹。翕,背部,肩胛骨,尾和双翼显示蓝紫色调。主飞羽、次级飞羽和翼角能看到明亮的绿松石蓝色。翼端有白斑。腋窝和覆翼背面是黑色。嘴是红色,虹膜深褐色,红眼。腿是暗红色。幼鸟的羽毛比成鸟深。单调的绿色或紫色取代了绿松石蓝色。喉咙是白色或浅黄色,嘴橙棕色。

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201402, Bali, Indonesia

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4. Indian Pond-Heron, 印度池鹭, 印度池鷺, Ardeola grayii, インドアカガシラサギ, PUCUNG-PADI KELABU

201402, Bali, Indonesia

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5. Javan Kingfisher, 爪哇翡翠, 爪哇翡翠, Halcyon cyanoventris, ジャワショウビン, Cekakak Jawa

– note darker head in all plumages. Handsome in breeding plumage, with a creamy head, dark red breast, and lacy black plumes on the back.

– 鹳形目鹭科的鸟类。是一种中型涉禽,身长45cm,胸部红棕色,上体黑色,白色双翼、有一张喙尖黑色的黄色鸟喙,黄色的眼睛和腿。

201402, Bali, Indonesia

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6. 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

– Java endemic

– previously under the same species of Banded Pitta which now split to 3 different species. Malayan Banded Pitta, Borneo Banded Pitta, and Javan Banded Pitta. all of them with slightly different looks especially male. But all with the same call, behavior.

– 之前与其他两种马来亚,与婆罗洲归为同种。叫声一样。

– 爪哇特有种

update 202105

– male bird with a blue neck, head yellow instead of rufuos

– 公鸟。颈部有蓝边,头部是黄不是棕色。

201605, Bali, Indonesia

 

7. Bali Myna, 长冠八哥, 峇里島長冠八哥, Leucopsar rothschildi, カンムリシロムク, Jalak Bali

An eye-catching white starling with black tips to the tail and wings, bare blue facial skin, and long plumes that hang down the nape. Juvenile is shorter-crested than adult, with yellow wash. Found in small groups in open forest, where it spends time in the trees and foraging on the ground. Avoids dense forest. Restricted to northwest Bali. Differs from Black-winged Starling in having the black on the wings confined to tips, and in showing blue facial skin. Song is an untidy jumble of scratchy, chattering notes and whistles. [Ebird]

长冠八哥(学名:Leucopsar rothschildi):是一种大型椋鸟,体长约25厘米,雌雄相似,外形俊朗,羽冠发达,眼睛四周和面部裸出,裸露部分为蓝色,全身羽毛纯白色,尾部和翼端的边缘呈黑色,脚灰色。全身白色,具较长冠羽,羽冠不像一些羽冠发达的鸟类复杂多变,却十分有特点,有丝带状的羽冠简洁随意飘洒。1910年由英国鸟类学家沃尔特·罗斯柴尔德(Walter Rothschild)命名。 [1]
通常栖息在海岸附近长有长草的草原,喜欢三五成群聚居在林地,求偶时雄鸟会竖起冠羽,不断地上下摆动头部。群居,在树上觅食果实和昆虫。因分布区狭,栖息地遭到破坏,野生种群数量稀少,是椋鸟中最罕有物种处境岌岌可危,依然沦落为世界上极危鸟种。分布于印度尼西亚巴厘岛。
update 202401
– a very special and beautiful endemic for Bali, wont wrong as long as you see medium size and white bird .. think only near Bali National Park area
– 非常特别的巴厘岛特有种,白
2016, West Bali, Indonesia

 

8. Small Blue Kingfisher, 小蓝翠鸟, 小藍翠鳥, Alcedo coerulescens, ヒメアオカワセミ, Rajaudang Biru

a very common small blue-white small Kingfisher at Bali-Java, can be seen almost any where near stream, pond …but quite shy as usual

这小翠鸟在巴厘岛几乎蛮普通,可是还是不容易拍。很害羞。

update 202607

Sometimes the best memories and finest photographic moments happen when you least expect it, completely away from any established bird feeding spots. That is where the real fun of birding is! We were lucky enough to get an incredible up-close experience with this bird as it kept coming back to feed on fish right in front of us. It was the perfect final session for our East Java birding trip, ending with a grand total of 134 species photographed.

有时候,最美好的回忆和最佳的拍摄瞬间往往发生在远离常规投喂点的地方,这正是观鸟的乐趣所在!我们太幸运了,能和这只鸟近距离接触,看着它不断回到我们面前捕鱼进食。这是我们东爪哇观鸟之旅最完美的收官之作,最终我们一共拍摄记录到了134种鸟类。

202607, Bali, Indonesia

 

 

 

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update 202402

– this is a very good example of need more fps .. so not always correct we do not need .. I normally shoot ~15fps in most of the camera by default … when this bird sudden dive in I am too late to change the fps .. and most of the frame without very good “eye contact” or I would say too less frame within the dive action (~7frames)

– 现在相机都说有多快。20,30,40,60,120,240fps .. 蛮多人讲,我们都不需要。。。不是很重要,其实我们大部分时间都不需要。可是有想过吗,有当然比没好啊。当我们需要时却没有,就像我这样。15张一秒,错过蛮多看过来的一幕啊。

20240118, Bali, Indonesia

 

update 202401

– a transit easy shooting near ours hotel, saw few of them and need small movement to get close to get closer pictures.

– 再去看松巴岛前,在巴厘岛酒店附近就找到。还蛮还几只,慢慢的走近还是可以拍好。

20240118, Bali, Indonesia

 

 

9. Little Black Cormorant, 小黑鸬鹚, 小黑鸕鷀, Phalacrocorax sulcirostris, ミナミクロヒメウ, Pecuk-padi hitam

– overall black and mid size of bird always found near ponds, river.

update 202401

– transit to Sumba Island so spent some time in Bali for casual birding, managed to have this pond for small fun for everyone .. this bird very common here first arrive every one chase haha .. and day2 everyone target other bird except me waiting some bird fall into better light position but saw these 2 birds fighting for fish even not at the direction I wanted but just capture the moment 😀

– 去松巴岛前一天到巴厘岛,就找了个小池塘过过日子。第一个下午,一到每个人追着鸟(新鸟种)第二天早上没人看了,我一个人在等什么鸟都好在好光线的位置出现。竟然看到2只在抢鱼(虽然不在我要的角度)可是还是拿下吧。

20240118, Bali, Indonesia

 

10. Yellow-eared Barbet, 黄耳拟啄木鸟, 黃耳擬啄木, Psilopogon australis, コアオミミゴシキドリ

update 202608

Although this isn’t a lifer, it’s the very first time we’ve had the chance to photograph this bird from such a close and low angle. It looks remarkably similar to the Yellow-crowned Barbet. What a wonderful month—fruiting trees are everywhere, making it easy to spot all the barbets of Bali. But this time, this Yellow-eared Barbet came exceptionally low and close to us.

虽然这不是加新鸟种,但这是我们第一次如此近距离、低角度地拍摄到这种鸟。它看起来和黄顶拟啄木鸟非常相似。真是美好的一月,到处都是结果的树木,让我们很容易就能收集到巴厘岛所有的拟啄木鸟。不过这一次,这只黄耳拟啄木鸟离我们特别近,位置也很低。

202607, Bali, Indonesia
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Ploceidae series | 织布鸟科 | liewwk Nature – 1-2 [update 20260101]

Normally refer weavers, weaverbirds, weaver finches and bishops. These names come from the nests of intricately woven vegetation created by birds in this family.

大小似麻雀,嘴强健;第1枚飞羽较长,超过大覆羽;雄鸟一年有两种羽色,非繁殖季节雄鸟羽色似雌鸟。雄性成鸟黑色的羽毛上点缀着鲜艳的红色、橙色或者黄色。有几种雄性织布鸟在繁殖季节过后会退去色彩鲜艳的羽毛,变得像雌鸟一样很不显眼。典型的织布鸟雄性羽毛呈黑色和黄色。雌性不那么显眼,呈淡黄色或褐色,有些像麻雀。

1. Baya Weaver, 黄胸织雀, 黃胸織布鳥, Ploceus philippinus, キムネコウヨウジャク, Burung Tempua

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101. Long-tailed Widowbird, 长尾巧织雀, 長尾寡婦鳥, Euplectes progne, コクホウジャク

102. Southern Red Bishop, 红寡妇鸟, 紅寡婦鳥, Euplectes orix, オオキンランチョウ

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1. Baya Weaver, 黄胸织雀, 黃胸織布鳥, Ploceus philippinus, キムネコウヨウジャク, Burung Tempua

non native male with bright yellow head

update

– the male having bright yellow head, female dull overall dull brown. Normally moving in group with munia

– 公鸟,头部黄。母鸟全浅棕色。通常是群体活动。

20240106, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

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– pretty common at open grassland and paddy field. male with bright yellow crown.
– another hot day at Paddy field and all of sudden, saw this bird carrying a long leaf flying toward us.

– 这鸟向着我们飞来。还咬着长草。

update 202105

202104, Kuala Selangor, Selangor

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101. Long-tailed Widowbird, 长尾巧织雀, 長尾寡婦鳥, Euplectes progne, コクホウジャク

Large dark widowbird. Breeding males, with massive tails and red and white highlights on their broad black wings, are unmistakable. Non-breeding males lose their long tails and become streaky and brown but keep the distinctive wing pattern. Females are brown and streaky year-round. Breeds in moist grassland but sometimes found in cultivation and other open habitats. Usually in flocks, especially when not breeding. Males give a very slow display flight in which the huge tail hangs down. Song is a sizzling trill. Females could be confused with many other species but even during the non-breeding season usually associate with males, which show a distinctive wing pattern. [EBird]

update 202601

After seeing this common bird in South Africa a year ago, I’ve always hoped to see it again.
And now, on our second last day in Kenya, we finally got the chance! This male was actively displaying—trying hard to impress nearby females (though it didn’t seem to work even after an hour!).
Still, everyone was thrilled to capture some great flight shots and videos.
For those who came for specific targets, we’ve got all the key species too!
So far, we’ve photographed 414 bird species over the past 17 days (though this number might grow as not all photos have been checked yet!).

一年前在南非见过这只常见的鸟后,我一直希望能再见到它。
这次在肯尼亚的倒数第二天,终于再次遇见了!这只雄鸟非常积极地展示自己,试图吸引附近的雌鸟(虽然一个小时后好像还是没成功)。
但大家都很开心,因为拍到了很棒的飞行照片和视频。
而且,这次专门为几种特别鸟种而来的朋友们,也都拍到了主要目标鸟!
目前为止,我们在这17天里共拍摄到414种鸟类(这个数字还可能增加,因为还有很多照片还没来得及检查)。

202601, Aberdare Forest, Kenya

 

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update 202501

A fairly common bird in South Africa, often seen gracefully flying around with its stunning long tail, offering us an incredible view.

在南非,这是一种相当常见的鸟,常常可以看到它优雅地飞翔,拖着令人惊叹的长尾,为我们呈现出绝美的景象。

202501, South Africa

 

102. Southern Red Bishop, 红寡妇鸟, 紅寡婦鳥, Euplectes orix, オオキンランチョウ

A small, dumpy sparrow-like weaver. The breeding male is a mix of velvety vermilion and black; the narrow black forecrown is diagnostic. The female and non-breeding male are nondescript, with a short tail and strong buff eyebrow, and are difficult to tell apart from other bishops. Pairs and small flocks are always close to water when breeding, and mixed-species colonies occur in reedbeds and swampy grassland, but they disperse into adjacent scrub in the non-breeding season, often in flocks. The song is an extended fizzling sizzle. Breeding males of other red bishop species either have no black forehead, or have a much more extensive black crown. [Ebird]

一种小巧、圆胖的类似麻雀的织布鸟。繁殖期的雄性呈现出天鹅绒般的朱红色和黑色相间的羽毛;狭窄的黑色前额是其显著特征。雌性和非繁殖期的雄性则较为普通,具有短尾和明显的浅黄色眉纹,很难与其他主教鸟区分开来。繁殖期间,成对或小群织布鸟总是靠近水源,芦苇丛和沼泽草地中会出现混合物种的群体,但在非繁殖季节,它们会分散到附近的灌木丛中,通常成群结队。其鸣叫声是一种延长的嘶嘶声。其他红色主教鸟的繁殖期雄性要么没有黑色前额,要么黑色冠部范围更大。

update 202501

One of the most common birds we encountered during our South Africa trip, yet its vibrant bright red plumage made it impossible not to admire. It became the joke of the trip when someone yelled for the car to stop, shouting, “RED Kingfisher!” From then on, everyone jokingly referred to this bird as a Kingfisher for the rest of the journey.

这是我们南非之旅中最常见的鸟类之一,然而它那鲜艳的亮红色羽毛让人无法不为之赞叹。当有人大喊停车,惊呼“红色的翠鸟!”时,它成了我们旅途中的笑料。从那以后,大家在旅途中都开玩笑地把这种鸟称为“翠鸟”。

202501,
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few different remaining Leiothrichidae series. mostly montane and colorful

1. Chestnut-tailed Minla, 斑喉希鹛, 斑喉希鶥, Actinodura strigula, ノドジマコバシチメドリ, KEKICAU-GUNUNG PERUT KUNING

2. Blue-winged Minla, 蓝翅希鹛, 藍翅希鶥, Actinodura cyanouroptera, ルリハコバシチメドリ, KEKICAU-GUNUNG SAYAP BIRU

3. Silver-eared Mesia, 银耳相思鸟, 銀耳相思鳥, Leiothrix argentauris, ゴシキソウシチョウ, KEKICAU TELINGA PERAK

4. Long-tailed Sibia, 长尾奇鹛, 長尾奇鶥, Heterophasia picaoides, オナガウタイチメドリ, KEKICAU-GUNUNG EKOR PANJANG

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51. White-eared Sibia, 白耳奇鹛, 白耳奇鹛, Heterophasia auricularis, ミミジロチメドリ

 

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1. Chestnut-tailed Minla, 斑喉希鹛, 斑喉希鶥, Actinodura strigula, ノドジマコバシチメドリ, KEKICAU-GUNUNG PERUT KUNING

– montane active bird … keep moving most of the time ..

Chestnut-tailed Minla, 斑喉希鶥, Actinodura strigula, ノドジマコバシチメドリ, Burung Rimba Ekor Perang

 

2. Blue-winged Minla, 蓝翅希鹛, 藍翅希鶥, Actinodura cyanouroptera, ルリハコバシチメドリ, KEKICAU-GUNUNG SAYAP BIRU

– submontane, quite common at Fraser Hill

Blue-winged Minla,藍翅希鶥,Actinodura cyanouroptera, ルリハコバシチメドリ, Burung Rimba Murai Gunung

3. Silver-eared Mesia, 银耳相思鸟, 銀耳相思鳥, Leiothrix argentauris, ゴシキソウシチョウ, KEKICAU TELINGA PERAK

– very common at most of the montane at Peninsular Malaysia

update 202403

– another bird that use to be so common in Fraser Hill, but getting less sighting recently … wonder what happen .. common but beautiful bird

– 福隆港蛮普通而美丽的鸟。可是最近几年,这鸟开始很难遇上不像5年前,几乎那都可以见到。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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4. Long-tailed Sibia, 长尾奇鹛, 長尾奇鶥, Heterophasia picaoides, オナガウタイチメドリ, KEKICAU-GUNUNG EKOR PANJANG

– gray overall

– common at sub-montane and montane

– normally moving in a group

update 202405

– a very common bird of Fraser Hill, moving in flock. Overall Grey, red eye and long tailed.

– as usual at one of the “feeding” spot at Fraser hill, this lovely and noisy birds came for food too

– 福隆港非常普通的一只鸟。通常群体活动。灰,红眼,长尾。

– 在一个“鸟点”等主要目标时,几只这蛮好不错的鸟下来蛮低的吃东西。

202405, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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51. White-eared Sibia, 白耳奇鹛, 白耳奇鹛, Heterophasia auricularis, ミミジロチメドリ

– a pretty common bird but didn’t see it low my last visit at DaxueShang. As named it come with white “white mask”

update 20240112

– remember years back visit at Daxueshang this bird seem common but last visit is not very easy to meet one and this one came quite low for photo

– 上一次来,记得还蛮普通。这次去,没见很多次。还好最后一个小时,这鸟下来让我拍好好。

202312, DaXueShan, Taiwan
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Scotocercidae series: Warbler | 树莺科 | liewwk Nature – 3-2 [update 20250927]

another missing

1. Sunda Bush Warbler, 马氏树莺, 馬氏樹鶯, Horornis vulcanius, スンダウグイス, CEKUP-SEMAK BIASA

2. Bornean Stubtail, 印尼短尾莺, 短尾樹鶯, Urosphena whiteheadi, ボルネオヤブサメ, CEKUP EKOR-PENDEK BORNEO

3. Mountain Tailorbird, 金头缝叶莺, 山縫葉鶯, Phyllergates cucullatus, PERENJAK-GUNUNG BIASA

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51. Slaty-bellied Tesia, 金冠地莺, 金冠地鶯, Tesia olivea, クロハラコビトサザイ

52. Chestnut-headed Tesia, 栗头地莺, 栗頭地鶯, Cettia castaneocoronata, クリガシラコビトサザイ

 

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1. Sunda Bush Warbler, 马氏树莺, 馬氏樹鶯, Horornis vulcanius, スンダウグイス, CEKUP-SEMAK BIASA

– pale brown, active bird

– Montane Borneo only

update 202101

 

2. Bornean Stubtail, 印尼短尾莺, 短尾樹鶯, Urosphena whiteheadi, ボルネオヤブサメ, CEKUP EKOR-PENDEK BORNEO

 

update 202509

It was a lucky and memorable evening! We arrived around 3 PM, and soon had excellent views of Whitehead’s Trogon and a Spiderhunter. Not long after, this beautiful bird perched just 5 feet in front of us, stayed for quite a while, calling and giving us great opportunities for both photos and video.

这是一个非常幸运又难忘的傍晚!我们下午3点左右抵达,不久就很好地观赏到怀特黑德咬鹃和一只蜘蛛猎蜜鸟。没过多久,这只漂亮的鸟竟然停在离我们不到5英尺的地方,停留了很久,还不停鸣叫,让我们拍了很多精彩的照片和视频。

202509, KNP, Sabah

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update 202403

– a tiny bird that make amazing high pitch call

– 很小,活跃的鸟。可是叫声很高音

3. Mountain Tailorbird, 金头缝叶莺, 山縫葉鶯, Phyllergates cucullatus, PERENJAK-GUNUNG BIASA

– a named to be Tailorbird but not a truth Tailodbird. very active bird to be photograph

– 名为缝叶莺可是属

3. Mountain Tailorbird, 金头缝叶莺, 山縫葉鶯, Phyllergates cucullatus, PERENJAK-GUNUNG BIASA

– very active bird that named after Tailorbird but not actually a Scotocercidae

– bright yellow overall and rufous crown

– 非常活跃的鸟,被名为缝叶莺。可是属于树莺科。

update 202406

– very lucky day to have this bird come so close and long keep singing in-front of us.

– 没遇过这么乖的,这鸟在我们面前叫了好几分钟+很近。

202406, KNP, Sabah, Malaysia

 

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51. Slaty-bellied Tesia, 金冠地莺, 金冠地鶯, Tesia olivea, クロハラコビトサザイ

Charming tiny bird, brightly-colored but difficult to see as it forages quietly in dense undergrowth. Olive-yellow above and dark gray below, with a dark line through the eye and a bright yellowish crown. The very similar Gray-bellied Tesia has a paler belly, a distinct yellowish eyebrow, and a darker greenish crown. Slaty-bellied breeds in foothill and montane forest and winters at lower elevations. Frequents dark damp areas, often near streams or fern beds. Song is a series of high thin whistles followed by a jumble of warbled notes, longer and more complex than Gray-bellied Tesia’s similar song. Gives sharp chirping call notes, as well as loud rattles. [Ebird]

迷人的小鸟,色彩鲜艳但难以发现,因其常在茂密的灌丛中静静觅食。上体橄榄黄色,下体深灰色,眼睛有一条深色线纹,头顶呈明亮的黄色。与其极为相似的灰腹鹪鹛下腹颜色较浅,眉纹明显呈黄色,头顶则为较深的绿色。

灰腹鹪鹛栖息于丘陵和山地森林的繁殖地,冬季迁徙至较低海拔地区。常出现在阴暗潮湿的地方,尤其靠近溪流或蕨类植被。鸣声是一系列高音细哨音,随后是一段复杂的婉转音调,比灰腹鹪鹛的类似鸣声更长、更复杂。还发出尖锐的啾啾叫声,以及响亮的咯咯声。

Update 202412

This tiny bird moves swiftly through the bushes, making it incredible that we managed to spot it.

It’s a bird everyone on this trip has been eager to photograph. Yesterday, only Amy and I were lucky enough to capture it, while others could only catch a glimpse without getting any photos. However, luck was on our side today! Two different Tesias came close to us within just 15 minutes, giving everyone the chance they had been hoping for. Tonight, we can all sleep soundly, content with the experience.

这只小鸟在灌木丛中快速穿梭,真是令人惊叹,我们竟然能发现它。

这是本次旅程中每个人都渴望拍摄的一只鸟。昨天只有我和另一位女士(Amy)幸运地拍到了它,其他人只能匆匆一瞥,却没能拍下照片。然而,今天幸运降临了!两只不同的地莺在15分钟内先后靠近我们,让大家终于得偿所愿。今晚,我们都可以心满意足地安然入睡了。

202412, Baihualing, Yunan, China

 

52. Chestnut-headed Tesia, 栗头地莺, 栗頭地鶯, Cettia castaneocoronata, クリガシラコビトサザイ

update 202412

This is a fairly common bird in the area, but it moves too quickly to capture good shots. It often hides in dark and damp spots, making it a wonderfully active but elusive subject.

这是一种在这里相当常见的鸟,但它动作太快,很难拍到好照片。它经常躲在阴暗潮湿的地方,是一只活泼而难以捉摸的鸟。

202412, Baihualing, Yunan, China

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update 202402

– another bird that we seldom missed since pandemic “covid” (previously seem more shy). This bird just pop up when we trying to locate the partridge. Cute, small and fast

– “side effect” of the CANON RF200800, this bird small, fast and always in lowlight .. end up ISO20000 needed

– 自从疫情后,我们几乎没错过这鸟。在哪都见到,可是疫情前可是每次就见它在地上跑来跑去的。

– 佳能的200800,就有这个弱点。当拍这种小,快,在暗的鸟。。ISO 就简简单单的用上20000

202402, KNP, Sabah, Malaysia

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update 202208

– as usual very fast moving and tiny bird.but now with the AI camera CANON R7. so much easier with the animal eye detect. almost like point the lens to the bird and press shutter

– 依然一样。小,快。可是时代不一样了。佳能R7 , 动物眼对焦,要拍到已非常容易。就对准方向,按快门。

202208, KNP, Sabah, Malaysia
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Acrocephalidae series: Warbler | 苇莺科 | liewwk Nature -3 [update 20241126]

another “Warbler” family

1. Oriental Reed Warbler, 东方大苇莺, 東方大葦鶯, Acrocephalus orientalis, オオヨシキリ

2. Black-browed Reed Warbler, 黑眉苇莺, 黑眉葦鶯, Acrocephalus bistrigiceps, コヨシキリ, CEKUP-PAYA KECIL BIASA

3. Manchurian Reed Warbler, 远东苇莺, 遠東葦鶯, Acrocephalus tangorum, コクリュウコウイナダヨシキリ, CEKUP-PAYA KECIL MANCHURIA

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1. Oriental Reed Warbler, 东方大苇莺, 東方大葦鶯, Acrocephalus orientalis, オオヨシキリ

– very common glass-land, paddy field winter visitor (North)

– mostly brown, long billed, gray leg

update 202411

– It’s great to see them return to the paddy fields, where they are as active as ever in the morning. I came to test out the Canon R1, and with its new Continuous Pre-recording and advanced AF tracking features, I was able to capture the moment they took off and flew toward us. Later, I combined the JPEGs into a single movie file.

– 很高兴看到它们回到了稻田,和往常一样,它们在清晨非常活跃。我这次是来试用佳能R1的,借助全新的连续预录功能和先进的自动对焦追踪功能,我成功捕捉到了它们飞起并朝我们飞来的瞬间。之后,我将JPEG文件合成为了一部视频文件。

202411, Kuala Selangor, Malaysia

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update 20240114

– long tie never go paddy field for birding, take a short visit with friend. Very quiet instead but this bird make us spend some time to have good view than follow with good meal

– 蛮久都没去稻田看鸟了,呈休息与朋友看看。非常安静,就这一只鸟要我们用一点时间看到。再等一会,竟然带着这食物出来。

20240109, Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia

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update 202012

2. Black-browed Reed Warbler, 黑眉苇莺, 黑眉葦鶯, Acrocephalus bistrigiceps, コヨシキリ, CEKUP-PAYA KECIL BIASA

– another common winter visitor

– smaller size with obvious black-browed

– shorter and sharper bill compare Manchurian Reed Warbler

– pink leg

update 202101

update 202012

202012, Langkap, Perak, Malaysia
3. Manchurian Reed Warbler, 远东苇莺, 遠東葦鶯, Acrocephalus tangorum, コクリュウコウイナダヨシキリ, CEKUP-PAYA KECIL MANCHURIA

– very look-alike Black-browed Reed Warbler except for eye iris i is a lighter, thicker and longer bill, more pinky leg

– a bird sometimes confuse with Black-browed Reed Warbler
– Manchurian with thicker, longer, and not so sharp bill
– Manchurian with pinky leg compare to light brown
– Manchurian with paler/lighter iris

update 202101

202101, Sg Besar, Selangor, Malaysia

 

 

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Timaliidae series: Babbler, Scimitar Babbler | 画眉科 | liewwk Nature – 15+5 [update 20260630]

Slowly divide it from Pellorneidae-Timaliidae

1. Golden Babbler, 金头穗鹛, 金頭穗鶥, Cyanoderma chrysaeum, キガシラモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KECIL EMAS

2. Chestnut-winged Babbler (Chestnut-winged),  红翅穗鹛, 紅翅穗鶥, Cyanoderma erythropterum, erythropterum Group, アオメモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KECIL KELIP

3. Chestnut-winged Babbler (Gray-hooded), 红翅穗鹛, 紅翅穗鶥, Cyanoderma erythropterum bicolor/rufum, アオメモリチメドリ (bicolor/rufum), KEKICAU-KECIL KELIP

4. Rufous-fronted Babbler, 红额穗鹛, 紅額穗鶥, Stachyridopsis rufifrons, ノドフズアカチメドリ, KEKICAU-KECIL API SELATAN

5. Pin-striped Tit-Babbler, 纹胸巨鹛, 紋胸巨鶥, Macronus gularis, ムナフムシクイチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERJALUR BIASA

6. Black-throated Babbler, 黑喉穗鹛, 黑喉穗鶥, Stachyris nigricollis, ノドグロサザイチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN RANTAI PUTIH

7. Chestnut-rumped Babbler, 红腰穗鹛, 紅腰穗鶥, Stachyris maculata, コシアカモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN BESAR BIASA

8. Gray-throated Babbler, 黑头穗鹛, 黑頭穗鶥, Stachyris nigriceps, ハイノドモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN RENGKUNG KELABU

10. Gray-headed Babbler, 灰头穗鹛, 灰頭穗鶥, Stachyris poliocephala, ハイガシラモリチメド, KEKICAU-KANTAN KEPALA KELABU

11. White-necked Babbler, 白耳穗鹛, 白耳穗鶥, Stachyris leucotis, シラボシモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN CERUN

12. Pin-striped Tit-Babbler, 纹胸巨鹛, 紋胸巨鶥, Macronus gularis, ムナフムシクイチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERJALUR BIASA

13. Bold-striped Tit-Babbler, 宽纹胸巨鹛, 寬紋胸巨鶥, Mixornis bornensis, シマムシクイチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERJALUR TIMUR

14. Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler, 绒背纹胸鹛, 絨背紋胸鶥, Macronus ptilosus, ミノゲチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERBULU PONG-PONG

15. Large Scimitar-Babbler, 长嘴钩嘴鹛, 長嘴鉤嘴鶥, Pomatorhinus hypoleucos, オオマルハシ, KEKICAU-MELENGKUNG BESAR

16. Sunda Scimitar-Babbler, 巽他钩嘴鹛, 巽他鉤嘴鶥, Pomatorhinus bornensis, セアカマルハシ, KEKICAU-MELENGKUNG BERCELAK MELAYU

 

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51. Sulawesi Babbler, 苏拉雅鹛, 林雅鶥, Pellorneum celebense, セレベスムジチメドリ

52. Spot-necked Babbler, 斑颈穗鹛, 斑頸穗鶥, Stachyris strialata, エリボシモリチメドリ

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

 

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150. Cachar Wedge-billed Babbler, 楔嘴鹩鹛, 紋胸楔嘴鷯鶥, Stachyris roberti, チャイロキリハシチメドリ

151. Slender-billed Scimitar-Babbler, 剑嘴鹛, 細嘴鉤嘴鶥, Pomatorhinus superciliaris, ハシナガチメドリ

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1. Golden Babbler, 金头穗鹛, 金頭穗鶥, Cyanoderma chrysaeum, キガシラモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KECIL EMAS

– quite active bird at Fraser Hill

– Fraser Hill, Cameron Highland

update 202411

– This active, tiny bird features a dark-streaked crown, a small black mask, and a vibrant golden-yellow body.

– After a successful first day, with nearly all our targets achieved, we ventured farther from the birding photography hide in search of more species. About 2 kilometers into the hike, as we decided to turn back, three of these birds appeared, feeding right in front of us and providing a perfect photo opportunity.

– 这只活跃的小鸟头顶有深色条纹,脸上有小小的黑色面纹,身体呈鲜艳的金黄色。

– 在成功的第一天之后,我们几乎完成了所有目标,于是我们继续离开观鸟摄影点,寻找更多的鸟类物种。徒步约2公里后,当我们决定返回时,这三只鸟出现在我们面前,正在觅食,为我们提供了绝佳的拍摄机会。

202411, Mount Kerinci, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

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update 202106

– a active “golden-yellow” babbler, normally moving with bird wave

– 体长10~11厘米,是一种黄色小鸟。头顶金黄色有黑色纵纹,眼先黑色,在头、颊和耳羽金黄色的衬托下亦甚醒目。上体橄榄黄色,下体亮黄色,腹和两胁沾绿。
 – 非常活跃的金黄小鸟。通常在鸟浪中活动。
201504, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

update 202012

Golden Babbler, 金頭穗鶥, Cyanoderma chrysaeum, キガシラモリチメドリ, Burung Rimba Emas

2. Chestnut-winged Babbler (Chestnut-winged),  红翅穗鹛, 紅翅穗鶥, Cyanoderma erythropterum, erythropterum Group, アオメモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KECIL KELIP

– active and common both Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia having different

– common most the lowland forest

– Kuala Tahan, KRAU Merapok, Danum Valley, RDC, Tabin etc

 

Peninsular Malaysia. with Chestnut head

 

 

Chestnut-winged Babbler, 紅翅穗鶥, Cyanoderma erythropterum, アオメモリチメドリ, Rimba Merbah Sampah

3. Chestnut-winged Babbler (Gray-hooded), 红翅穗鹛, 紅翅穗鶥, Cyanoderma erythropterum bicolor/rufum, アオメモリチメドリ (bicolor/rufum), KEKICAU-KECIL KELIP

– head is full Gray without rufous-crown

Borneo – Without the Chestnut head

 

4. Rufous-fronted Babbler, 红额穗鹛, 紅額穗鶥, Stachyridopsis rufifrons, ノドフズアカチメドリ, KEKICAU-KECIL API SELATAN

– as other Babblers, active and good singer

– not that common

– not too common at Pen Malaysia, but Borneo slightly more common

– Trusmadi, Danum Valley, Fraser Hill etc

update 202507

Another very common bird around here, but often goes unnoticed—and getting a good photo of it isn’t as easy as you’d think!

202307, Danum Valley, Sabah

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update 202307

– a bird that not so common in most of the places but here Danum Valley few locations. It is always there for years. but still an active bird to be photograph.

– 在多数地方都不很普篇,在丹浓好几个点。过去7-8年来都非常容易见到拍到。可是还是非常活跃的鸟。

202307, Danum Valley, Sabah, Malaysia

update 202105

– captured this while the 201906 visits to Trusmadi, Sabah, Malaysia.

– this bird seems to enjoy insect attracted by the “light”

– an active bird that not that common in Peninsular Malaysia. but common in Borneo

– 婆羅洲蠻普通的鳥。可是在西馬不很普通。

201906, Trusmadi, Sabah, Malaysia

 

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Borneo Bird Photography Outing at Borneo Jungle Girl camp …

 

 

5. Pin-striped Tit-Babbler, 纹胸巨鹛, 紋胸巨鶥, Macronus gularis, ムナフムシクイチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERJALUR BIASA

– very common lowland and submontane

– Bukit Tinggi, KRAU, Kuala Tahan, Merapoh, etc

Pin-striped Tit-Babbler, 紋胸鶥, Mixornis gularis,ムナフムシクイチメドリ, Burung Rimba Berjalur

6. Black-throated Babbler, 黑喉穗鹛, 黑喉穗鶥, Stachyris nigricollis, ノドグロサザイチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN RANTAI PUTIH

 

update 202209

– an active bird which is slightly different from usual babbler which normal brownish.

– many years ago when I first encounter this, my good friend told me skip this as too common (at Taman Negara)and I think it is not after so many years

– 非常活跃的穗鹛,与其他鹛有点不一样。通常都很淡颜色。

202209, Kelantan, Malaysia

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– active bird, seldom see in Borneo

– Kuala Tahan, Merapoh, KRAU, Poring etc

Black-throated Babbler, 黑喉穗鶥, Stachyris nigricollis, ノドグロモリチメドリ, Burung Rimba Bertam

7. Chestnut-rumped Babbler, 红腰穗鹛, 紅腰穗鶥, Stachyris maculata, コシアカモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN BESAR BIASA

– very active bird

– common across Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia lowland forests

update 202406

– this place, I always call it “babbler heaven”. as usual while we actually trying to get White-necked Babbler pictures. This bird just came down to see us.

– active, and lovely babbler with very loud call normally heard in lowland forest

– 这个鸟点,我通常都叫他“鹛科天堂”。真的很多鹛都可以容易看到。当我们在拍白耳穗鹛。这一只鸟也参予。

– 非常活跃,叫的非常大声的鸟。

202406, Lenggor, Johor, Malaysia

 

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update 202403

– another active bird that getting difficult to seen and photograph compare many years ago. But this time, this bird seem very good to come close but still moving fast

– 这鸟之前还是蛮好拍的。可是最近几年,这鸟越来越难。可是这次这鸟尽然下来很低。

202403, Danum Valley, Sabah, Malaysia

 

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Chestnut-rumped Babbler, 紅腰穗鶥, Stachyris maculata, コシアカモリチメドリ, Burung Rimba Rembah Besar

 

8. Gray-throated Babbler, 黑头穗鹛, 黑頭穗鶥, Stachyris nigriceps, ハイノドモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN RENGKUNG KELABU

– common at montane

– Kinabalu National Park, Fraser Hill, Genting Highland etc

Gray-throated Babbler, 黑頭穗鶥, Stachyris nigriceps, ハイノドモリチメドリ, Burung Rimba Leher Kelabu

9. Gray-headed Babbler, 灰头穗鹛, 灰頭穗鶥, Stachyris poliocephala, ハイガシラモリチメド, KEKICAU-KANTAN KEPALA KELABU

– not common lowland species

– Kuala Tahan, KRAU, Danum Valley, Tabin etc

update 202404

– a bird that we not always been sight, but surprise this time just saw it not far from the town !!! but still a active bird to be photograph

– 一只不常见到的鸟。可是这次竟然在人住的地方拍到这只非常活跃的。

202404, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

 

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Gray-headed Babbler, 灰頭穗鶥, Stachyris poliocephala, ハイガシラモリチメドリ, Burung Rimba Kepala Kelabu

11. White-necked Babbler, 白耳穗鹛, 白耳穗鶥, Stachyris leucotis, シラボシモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN CERUN

– very rare species

– many different calls and songs

update 202606

This babbler has an incredibly limited distribution, making it tough to find a good location to spot one. But luck was on our side! After a heavy rain, this trail came alive with amazing species like the Maroon-breasted Philentoma, Brown Fulvetta, Banded Broadbill, and Striped Wren-Babbler. Even so, this particular bird gave us a hard time behind the lens because it was just so energetic. I am incredibly glad we managed to capture this rare and active beauty.

这种眉的分布范围非常有限,很难找到理想的观测地点。但我们真的很幸运!在一场大雨过后,我们在这条步道上遇到了许多珍稀鸟类,比如栗胸王鹟、褐雀鹛、斑阔嘴鸟和纹鹪鹛。即便如此,面对如此活力十足的小鸟,拍摄过程依然充满挑战。非常高兴能记录到这种既罕见又活跃的鸟类。

202606, Lenggor, Johor, Malaysa

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update 202502

What an incredible morning! We encountered a babbler-bulbul bird wave, featuring a rare and typically shy babbler—though today, it was more outgoing. Yesterday, we spotted the Eyebrowed Wren-Babbler, and today begins with this charming babbler and a Blyth’s Frogmouth.

多么精彩的早晨!我们遇到了鹎类-奇鹛混群,其中包括一只罕见且通常害羞的奇鹛——不过今天它格外活跃。昨天我们看到了纹胸鹪鹛,而今天则以这只可爱的穗鹛和星喉蟆口鸱开场。

202502, Kuala Tahan Taman Negara, Pahang, Malaysia

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update 202407

– another success “Rail-Babbler” target tour, after got ours main target. We start do casual birding, got this bird calling in the morning and managed to spent some good time with this bird (even my camera having some issue force me using MF)

– 另一个“白眉长颈鸫”目标团。在第二天把那鸟拿下后。我们就随便看看鸟,在一个早上。在听到他叫时,很快就拿下。虽然我的相机有些问题被逼用手动对焦(这鸟可是跳的非常快的)

202407, Lenggor, Johor, Malaysia

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– 2nd trip to this special location for special targets. This beautiful, rare bird some how not the main target we here for. But we normally heard and seen them well so never waste we spend some time to have good look of this bird. But for this trip, it is a target so we spend one special early morning for this and not bad for the outcome and some birds come close

– a very active bird and black-rufous overall normally move in pair

– 这个雨第2次到这特别的鸟点找很特别的鸟种。这么一只漂亮稀有的鸟也不不是目标鸟。可是这一次,朋友们是要这鸟的。所以我们用其中一个早上找这鸟。还好,给我们拍够够。

202406, Lenggor, Johor, Malaysia

 

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– a boring evening … not really as main target no sight at all. But very lucky to have this bird give us good show for about 5 minutes. active and rare bird
– 很活跃+害羞的鸟。下午到达立刻找目标,可是目标完全没声,没影。还好这一只这么难的的鸟出来让我们看够够。

202406, Lenggor, Johor, Malaysia

 

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update 202311

– a special target tour for Cinnamon-rumped Trogon, but 3 lowland forest we tried just too quiet. Just one Scarlet-rumped Trogon sighted and not other Trogon even make single call over 5 days.

– This bird was calling in the afternoon where we park ours’ car. I heard from far, no long the bird gave us good view and photography

– 原本6 天的橙腰咬鹃团,可是这个季节鸟真的没什么活动。去了3个较好机会的森林都很安静。几乎都没什么鸟叫。

– 在其中一天,这鸟在我们停车点叫。我大喊了一下,跑去看这鸟。没很久,就看到拍到。对我来讲还是不错,可是客人来是要橙腰咬鹃啊

202311, Johor, Malaysia

 

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update 202307

– a active bird that many birder like to have a clear view. This bird quietly stand behind us with call. Found it after heard it but not long and it keep moving. But still managed to have some photos before it keep distance from us.

– 非常活跃的鸟。很不容易看到的鸟。3天在这个点,这次听到了可是还是没出现。可是突然听到它很近。尽然站在我们后面。可是没很久还是跳来跳去。

202307, Lenggor, Johor, Malaysia

update 202105

– rare, shy, and good songbird. overall brown back upperpart, black-throat, white spot, thin white-browed

– 稀有,害羞,很会唱歌的鸟。棕色,黑喉,白点在颈,白眉。

201707, Johor, Malaysia

update 2020 Jul

White-necked Babbler, 白耳穗鹛, 白耳穗鶥, Stachyris leucotis, シラボシモリチメドリ, Burung Rimba

– rare

– Panti, Kuala Tahan, Merapok etc

White-necked Babbler, 白耳穗鶥, Stachyris leucotis, シラボシモリチメドリ, Burung Rimba Rembang

11. Pin-striped Tit-Babbler, 纹胸巨鹛, 紋胸巨鶥, Macronus gularis, ムナフムシクイチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERJALUR BIASA

– very common lowland and submontane

– Bukit Tinggi, KRAU, Kuala Tahan, Merapoh, etc

Pin-striped Tit-Babbler, 紋胸鶥, Mixornis gularis,ムナフムシクイチメドリ, Burung Rimba Berjalur

13. Bold-striped Tit-Babbler, 宽纹胸巨鹛, 寬紋胸巨鶥, Mixornis bornensis, シマムシクイチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERJALUR TIMUR

– recent split from pin-striped

– RDC, Danum Valley, Kinabatangan river

update 202503

It is a very common lowland bird in Borneo, known for being quite noisy. However, it is not easy to photograph due to its highly active nature.

它是婆罗洲非常常见的低地鸟类,以吵闹著称。然而,由于它非常活跃,拍摄起来并不容易。

202502, Kinabatangan River, Sabah

 

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update 202403

– another active bird, but this was quite easy for us to have good view and good picture too … happy

– 另一只不停的鸟。可是这次,这鸟非常乖,没几分钟就让我们看好好。拍好好

202403, Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Malaysia

 

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Bold-striped Tit-Babbler, 寬紋胸巨鶥, Mixornis bornensis, シマムシクイチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERJALUR TIMUR

 

14. Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler, 绒背纹胸鹛, 絨背紋胸鶥, Macronus ptilosus, ミノゲチメドリ, KEKICAU-BERBULU PONG-PONG

– very active babbler and colorful

– when calling the throat will show blue

update 202412

Another highlight of 2024—witnessing the bird showcase its fluffy and stunning display. With just two weeks left in the year, here’s to an even better 2025 ahead for all of us! Still, two more tours to wrap up the year—let’s enjoy the journey!

2024年的另一个精彩时刻——看到这只鸟展示出它蓬松迷人的风采。距离年底还有两周,希望2025年会更加美好!今年还有两次行程要完成——让我们一起享受这段旅程吧!

202409 Talang, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

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update 202409

– few days of good rest, spend half day with buddies.. each time here also having some good moment … and today morning manged to have a quick moment for this bird .. finally how’s the name come from

– 终于休息了好几天。最后一天,陪了朋友半天。到这森美兰的森林,每次来几乎都有一些惊喜。今天一早,见到这么一刻,终于知道它的“名”时怎么来的。

Talang, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia

 

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update 202406

– a very active bird that always making call attract ours attention either Peninsular Malaysia & Borneo lowland.

– lucky moment to have both standing and making call for us to take photo

– 非常活跃+漂亮的鸟。很容易听到这鸟在低海拔森林叫声。

– 这一次,非常幸运。2只站一起唱起歌让我们拍拍。

202406, Panti, Johor, Malaysia

 

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update 202403

– just finish my fist long tour (19days) which sight 366++ (ebird).. many good memory for sure … and this common bird make us spent so much time to have a clear view and even the Bornean Bristlehead above us… no one want to have a look at it … all of suddenly these 2 birds pop up and making some displaying, dancing for us …

– a very active and normally not easy to have full open view

– 刚完成19天观鸟团,看到366种鸟(Ebird) (拍到~190种吧。。不是纪录照)太多甜酸。。。包括这一只非常普通的鸟,就用了好几天都没办法看好。。。在这一幕前一天,婆罗洲棘头鵙在头上都没人愿意找(我们看2次了)。几乎都放弃时,在我们碰碰运气找大蓝八色鸫前。它们在我们面前跳起舞来。。。。大家都笑啦。虽然普通。。。。

202403, Danum Valley, Sabah, Malaysia

 

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15. Large Scimitar-Babbler, 长嘴钩嘴鹛,長嘴鉤嘴鶥, Pomatorhinus hypoleucos, オオマルハシ, KEKICAU-MELENGKUNG BESAR

– very active, shy montane bird here

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16. Sunda Scimitar-Babbler, 巽他钩嘴鹛, 巽他鉤嘴鶥, Pomatorhinus bornensis, セアカマルハシ, KEKICAU-MELENGKUNG BERCELAK MELAYU

– more common across lowland, sub-montane, and even above 1200m asl ..

– very active bird with lovely call

update 202407

– I do not have many luck on this bird, many times meet this bird close wihtout camera. finally today it came very low while we waiting for Orange-Breasted Trogon.

– an active moving fast and around bird with curve beak.

– 我与这鸟没什么缘分。经常看到,可是就没相机。但我们在等橙胸咬鹃,这鸟自己找上门。

202407, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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update 202208

– very active bird to be seen or photograph. This one good to come down feeding moth. Lucky low encounter

– 通常都在高高,动作快

202207, Trusmadi, Sabah, Malaysia

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51. Sulawesi Babbler, 苏拉雅鹛, 林雅鶥, Pellorneum celebense, セレベスムジチメドリ

– a boring looking but active and noisy as Abbott’s babbler

update 202310

– very early morning, while you walking in the park. this bird making a lot of noise and actively moving . This picture capture in very dark condition

– 一大早,这鸟通常都在园里叫跳不停。非常暗

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Malaysia

52. Spot-necked Babbler, 斑颈穗鹛, 斑頸穗鶥, Stachyris strialata, エリボシモリチメドリ

– active and moving within bushes and making various sharp, loud call

– 移动快在丛里,叫的蛮好听+响亮。

update 202312

– arrived the famous Tapan road, stop the first location as saw the whistling-thrush on the road and not long heard a not so familiar call and soon Dwi say it is a babbler and make some small effort to have it in view and not so open photo due to very lowlight. In the noon time very soon we have another chance to photograph it ..

– 到达鸟点(其实不是什么鸟点,就是条64公里的森林边的路)我们第一停下来,因为看到苏门答腊啸鸫。附近就听到我不很熟悉的声音,很快的Dwi 讲是鹛。也不容易的看到,当然也不好拍。。动作快+暗。在中午回程中,还好给个机会在听到。这次就好好拿下。

202312, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

53. 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

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150. Cachar Wedge-billed Babbler, 楔嘴鹩鹛, 紋胸楔嘴鷯鶥, Stachyris roberti, チャイロキリハシチメドリ

A gregarious babbler with a dark back and underparts spangled with scaly silver markings. At first glance, may resemble a cupwing, but this babbler is much larger and longer-tailed, and does not stick as closely to the ground as cupwings do. Often moves deep in dense shrubbery, but will occasionally forage in the middle layers of the forest as well, scaling trees and creeping along branches. [Ebird]

One of the stunning babblers has such flat body feather details that it almost resembles a drawing.

一种群居的鸟,背部和腹部呈深色,并点缀着鳞状银色斑纹。乍一看,它可能与短翅鸫相似,但这只画眉鸟体型更大,尾巴更长,而且不像短翅鸫那样紧贴地面活动。通常在茂密的灌木丛深处活动,但偶尔也会在森林的中层觅食,攀爬树木,沿着树枝移动。[Ebird]

其中一只鸟的羽毛细节看起来如此平滑,几乎像一幅画。

update 202412

An 8-day journey to Yunnan, particularly to this bird photography paradise, is almost at its end. As expected, capturing great photos of many species was as simple as sitting and waiting. However, a bit of luck was still needed. According to local, the number of bird species visiting has decreased, and with more hides available, the birds may now spread out instead of gathering in the usual spots. Regardless, we thoroughly enjoyed our authentic photography experience here.

Although the trip isn’t over yet, this moment stands out as one of my favorites. The bird was incredibly active, appearing for just a split second with an almost surreal “flat” look to its body—like a 2D drawing. But with patience, it rewarded us with some fantastic views as the day drew to a close.

为期八天的云南之旅,尤其是在这个鸟类摄影天堂,已接近尾声。正如预期的那样,只需静静地坐着等待,就能轻松拍到许多鸟类的精彩照片。不过,运气也不可或缺。据当地人介绍,前来的鸟种数量有所减少,而且随着隐蔽观测点的增多,鸟类可能会分散到不同的藏身处,而不再像以前那样集中。但无论如何,我们都非常享受这次真实而纯粹的摄影之旅。

虽然旅程尚未结束,但这绝对是我此次旅行中最喜欢的瞬间之一。这只鸟非常活跃,刚出现时仅一瞬间,身体看上去几乎是平面的,就像一幅2D画作。然而,在耐心等待之后,它在接近一天结束时,终于给了我们许多精彩的展示。

202412, Baihualing, Yunan, China

 

151. Slender-billed Scimitar-Babbler, 剑嘴鹛, 細嘴鉤嘴鶥, Pomatorhinus superciliaris, ハシナガチメドリ

Possibly the species to which the moniker of “scimitar-babbler” attaches most fittingly, as this inhabitant of high-altitude evergreen forests has a bill shaped like a curved sword. Predominantly orange-brown, with a gray head and jagged white eyebrow. Easily identified, even if seen only in silhouette; no other babbler in its range has such a long, sharply curved bill. Moves through the lower levels of the forest in large, noisy flocks. [ebird]

这可能是最符合“弯嘴鹛”这个名字的物种,因为它栖息于高海拔常绿林中,嘴巴形状像一把弯曲的剑。主要为橙棕色,头部呈灰色,眉线为锯齿状的白色。即使只看到剪影也很容易辨认;在其分布范围内,没有其他鹛类具有如此又长又弯的喙。通常以大型嘈杂的群体活动于森林的下层。

update 202412

This bird has an oddly thin and curved beak, giving it a truly unique appearance. Though active, it’s not hard to spot here. At many bird hides, it readily comes out to grab food before retreating, making it relatively easy to see and photograph.

这只鸟有着奇特的纤细弯曲喙,外形非常独特。虽然活跃,但在这里并不难见到。在许多观鸟点,它会很容易地出来抓食然后离开,因此相对容易观察和拍摄。

202412, Baihualing, Yunan, China

 

 

 

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