Birds of Fraser Hill, Malaysia | 福隆港 – 马来西亚 | liewwk Nature – 44 [update 20260224]

collection of Birds of Fraser Hill from 202402

1. Jambu Fruit-Dove, 粉头果鸠, 粉頭果鳩, Ptilinopus jambu, ボタンバト, PUNAI-GADING JAMBU

2. Black-thighed falconet, 黑腿小隼, Microhierax fringillarius,モモグロヒメハヤブサ,RAJAWALI-BELALANG MELAYU

3. Large Cuckooshrike, 大鵑鵙, Coracina macei, オオオニサンショウクイ, Burung Sewah Besar

4. Silver-breasted Broadbill, 银胸丝冠鸟, 銀胸絲冠鳥, Serilophus lunatus, ギンムネヒロハシ, HUJAN-HUJAN PERAK

5. Dark Hawk-Cuckoo, 婆罗鹰鹃, 婆羅鷹鵑, Hierococcyx bocki, クロジュウイチ, SEWAH-TEKUKUR GUNUNG

6. Red-Bearded Bee-eater, 赤须夜蜂虎, 赤須夜蜂虎, Nyctyornis amictus, ムネアカハチクイ, Berek-Berek Tunggal

7. Black-browed Barbet, 黑眉拟鴷, 黑眉擬鴷, Psilopogon oorti, ゴシキドリ, TAKUR BUKIT BIASA

8. Fire-tufted Barbet, 火簇拟鴷, 火簇擬鴷, Psilopogon pyrolophus, アカフサゴシキドリ, TAKUR API

9. Collared Owlet, 领鸺鹠, 領鵂鶹, Glaucidium brodiei, ヒメフクロウ, PUNGGUK-KECIL GELANG

10. Red-throated Barbet, 丽色拟鴷, 麗色擬鴷, Psilopogon mystacophanos, ノドアカゴシキドリ, TAKUR RENGKUNG MERAH BIASA

11. Brown Wood-Owl, 褐林鸮, 褐林鴞, Strix leptogrammica, オオフクロウ, CARIK-KAFAN COKLAT BIASA

12. Red-headed Trogon, 红头咬鹃, 紅頭咬鵑, Harpactes erythrocephalus, ズアカキヌバネドリ, KESUMBA GUNUNG BIASA

13. Streaked Wren-Babbler, 短尾鹪鹛, 短尾鷦鶥, Turdinus brevicaudatus, ノドフサザイチメドリ, KEKICAU-MURAI GUNUNG BIASA

14. Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike, 褐背鹟鵙, 褐背鶲鵙, Hemipus picatus, ヒタキサンショウクイ, REMBAH SAYAP PUTIH

15. Orange-Breasted Trogon, 橙胸咬鹃, 橙胸咬鵑, Harpactes oreskios, ヤマキヌバネドリ, KESUMBA HARIMAU

16. Dark-necked Tailorbird, 黑喉缝叶莺, 黑喉縫葉鶯, Orthotomus atrogularis, ノドグロサイホウチョウ, PERENJAK-PISANG LEHER HITAM

17. Common Green-Magpie, 蓝绿鹊, 藍綠鵲, Cissa chinensis, ヘキサン, GAGAK-GUNUNG BIASA

18. 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

19. Mountain Bulbul, 绿翅短脚鹎, 麥克氏山短腳鵯, BEBARAU-BUKIT BIASA, Ixos mcclellandii, ミヤマヒヨドリ

20. Rufous-browed Flycatcher, 棕眉姬鹟, 棕眉姬鶲, Anthipes solitaris, アカメヒタキ, Burung Sambar Leher Putih

21. Malayan Laughingthrush, 马来噪鹛, 馬來噪鶥, Trochalopteron peninsulae, マレーシアガビチョウ, KEKICAU-RAYA TEMBAGA BIASA

22. Sultan Tit, 冕雀, Melanochlora sultanea, サルタンガラ, SESERAI SULTAN

23. Stripe-throated Bulbul, 纹喉鹎, 紋喉鵯, Pycnonotus finlaysoni, キビタイヒヨドリ, MERBAH KUNYIT LEKIR

24. Malayan Partridge, 砍氏山鹧鸪, 馬來山鷓鴣, Arborophila campbelli, スマトラミヤマテッケイ, SERUK-GUNUNG MELAYU

25. Sunda Brush Cuckoo, 锈胸丛杜鹃, 銹胸叢杜鵑, Cacomantis sepulcralis, チャムネヒメカッコウ, MATINAK DADA JINGGA BIASA

26. 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

27. Buff-breasted Babbler, 棕胸幽鹛, 棕胸幽鶥, Pellorneum tickelli, チャムネムジチメドリ, KEKICAU-TANAH PERANG

28. Black Eagle, 林雕, 林鵰, Ictinaetus malaiensis, カザノワシ, HELANG HITAM ASIA

29. Blue Nuthatch, 蓝䴓, 藍䴓, Sitta azurea, ズグロゴジュウカラ, PEPATUK GUNUNG MELAYU

30. 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

31. Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush, 栗头噪鹛, 栗頭噪鶥, Ianthocincla mitrata, チャガシラガビチョウ, KEKICAU-RAYA BIASA

32. Brown-backed Needletail, 褐背针尾雨燕, 褐喉針尾雨燕, Hirundapus giganteus, オオハリオアマツバメ, LAYANG-LAYANG BESAR BIASA

33. Golden-throated Barbet, 金喉拟鴷, 金喉擬鴷, Psilopogon franklinii, キンノドゴシキドリ, TAKUR SAYAP TARUM BIASA

34. 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

35. Bamboo woodpecker, 竹啄木鸟, 竹啄木鳥 , Gecinulus viridis, アオタケゲラ, Burung Belatok Buluh

36. Lesser Shortwing, 白喉短翅鸫, 白喉短翅鶇, Brachypteryx leucophris, ヒメコバネヒタキ, Burung Murai Kakap

37. Malayan Whistling-Thrush, 马来啸鸫, 馬來嘯鶇, Myophonus robinsoni, マラヤルリチョウ, TIUNG-BELACAN GUNUNG

38. Pin-tailed Parrotfinch, 长尾鹦雀, 長尾鸚雀, Erythrura prasina, セイコウチョウ, CIAK-HIJAU PERUT MERAH

39. Crested Jayshrike, 冠鸦, 馬來冠鴉, Platylophus galericulatus, カンムリカケス, BURUNG-MENJERIT

40. Bay Woodpecker, 黄嘴栗啄木鸟, 黃嘴栗啄木鳥, Blythipicus pyrrhotis, ヤブゲラ,  BELATUK-PUNGGUR BELANG

41. Black Laughingthrush, 黑噪鹛, 黑噪鶥, Garrulax lugubris, クロガビチョウ, KEKICAU-RAYA HITAM BIASA

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

43. Orange-bellied Flowerpecker, 橙腹啄花鸟, 橙腹啄花鳥, Dicaeum trigonostigma, オレンジハナドリ, Sepah Puteri Dada Oren

44. Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, 红胸啄花鸟, 红胸啄花鸟, Dicaeum ignipectu, ハナドリ, SEPAH-PUTERI GUNUNG BIASA

 

 

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1. Jambu Fruit-Dove, 粉头果鸠, 粉頭果鳩, Ptilinopus jambu, ボタンバト, PUNAI-GADING JAMBU

– very beautiful Fruit Dove which normally sight lowland-submontane

– male with maroon face and pink chest , female overall green with purple face

update 202412

The memory is still fresh

this stunning bird stood just 10–15 feet away from us at eye level. Its beauty up close left us utterly speechless.

这有如发生在昨天——这只惊艳的鸟就站在距离我们仅10到15英尺的地方,与我们的视线齐平。近距离观察它的美丽,让我们完全惊叹无语。

202402, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

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update 202403

– what you want is what other want ? for sure NOPE .. for the first time in Fraser with guests we not going for most of the targets but just concentrate few for photo (they are first time birding-Photography in Malaysia) .. but always patient pay off

– 你要的是人家要的?当然不是,每个人都有不一样的要求。第一次上来没去很多主要的鸟点,客人可是第一次来马来西亚拍鸟。可是就这样,都把他们心里要的拍的很不错。耐心,心态还是很重要。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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update 202402

– the moment it came so close <10feet, it is so beautiful to look it close … definite best 2024 moment …

– 还在沉迷在哪一刻,这漂亮的鸠就站在我们10尺内。很漂亮哦。这肯定是2024最美好的其中一刻。

202402, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

update 202402

– we spent ours “rest hours” at “tower instead shower” reward with many good birds and pictures .. this is one of them <10 feet with such a beautiful and rare bird

– 我们在休息时间决定到“民宿”的“塔”坐坐,竟然有果树在附近。让我们加上好几种鸟河很多好照片。尤其是这一只,稀有+美的让我们拍到这一张照片。

202402, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

2. Black-thighed falconet, 黑腿小隼, Microhierax fringillarius,モモグロヒメハヤブサ,RAJAWALI-BELALANG MELAYU

update 202402

– it came so close, have a close view and low view for this bird just simply awesome. lovely

– 这鸟下来太低了。在这么好角度看,这鸟太漂亮了。

202402, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

3. Large Cuckooshrike, 大鵑鵙, Coracina macei, オオオニサンショウクイ, Burung Sewah Besar

– common at Fraser Hill

update 202402

– another great experience it came low and close for moth just like ~15 years ago Jelai Hotel ? such a beauty when have close view

– 有如回到~15年前,“Jelai”酒店时代。鸟下来很低吃飞蛾。近距离看,这鸟也很美。

202402, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Mal

 

4. Silver-breasted Broadbill, 银胸丝冠鸟,銀胸絲冠鳥, Serilophus lunatus, ギンムネヒロハシ, HUJAN-HUJAN PERAK

update 202403

– very lucky moment while everyone just got the eye level of Trogon, this bird just not far from the Trogon. But I am not happy with some foreign photographers with us… we found the Trogon and stand at best position for the view but another group of Photographers lead by other Guide just stand infront of us when they saw us looking at the bushes … and I actually told them they blocking us .. but they just ignore us !!!!! please be polite and considerate ..

– 非常幸运见到咬鹃后,这鸟也站我们不远。可是在这我是要吐槽一下,另一组国外摄鸟人(有鸟导领的)。当我们见到这鸟时,我们很快到了最好角度…可是没久另一组摄鸟人跑来我们前面就站我们前面。我很礼貌跟他们讲,可是他们就当我没讲话一样。所以我们看到这鸟时,我也没通知他们。大家在一个点就礼让一点吧。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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update 202402

– a lucky decision to change location of birding and managed to have this cute fellow moving in big groups (~12 of them) .. and follow by main target of Helmeted Hornbill

– 突然换了决定,经过大路突然听到这鸟叫。停下后看到一群(12只左右)。。。没很久也拿下盔犀鸟

202402, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

5. Dark Hawk-Cuckoo, 婆罗鹰鹃, 婆羅鷹鵑, Hierococcyx bocki, クロジュウイチ, SEWAH-TEKUKUR GUNUNG

update 202402

– before we heading to lowland forest, saw it perch very low and immediate stop the car and rush everyone out to have good view but I miss the best eye-contact moment

– 在我们去另一个点时,看到这一只鸟站低。立刻叫停车,叫全部人下车。可是我也错过它望过来那一刻。

202402, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

6. Red-Bearded Bee-eater, 赤须夜蜂虎, 赤須夜蜂虎, Nyctyornis amictus, ムネアカハチクイ, Berek-Berek Tunggal

update 202405

– a forest Bee-eater, that everyone love to see it while in Malaysia. especially see in close for photo. The call make everyone remember this lovely bird.

– ours’ last bird of Fraser Hill, saw it one day before but this is close for such a good view

– 来马来西亚几乎每个人都想看的鸟。摄鸟当然也不例外,尤其近距离的看。

– 我们在福隆港最后的一只鸟。我们在一天前看到他吃甲虫,这次时近距离看到的。

202405, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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update 202403

– it is almost same season for last year, this bird very active now … seem carrying food, actively eating … even common but who will say no to such a beautiful bird

– 每年都大概这季节,它都忙吃+捉吃的。虽然蛮普通可是谁会不要这鸟?

202402, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

7. Black-browed Barbet, 黑眉拟鴷, 黑眉擬鴷, Psilopogon oorti, ゴシキドリ, TAKUR BUKIT BIASA

update 202408

– another day with CANON new R5markii, I cannot do too many testing while working with guests. But I really trying to test the AF, AF tracking my best with the option I have. This picture show how the camera can quickly found the bird even with not much contrast .. it found the eye immediate I point the camera to the bird.

– 又另一天用上佳能的新相机R5 markii, 在工作时,我没办法做太多的测试。可是我还是尽量的测试对焦能力,追焦能力。这一张时我用全副对焦自动找鸟+鸟眼的照片。在我吧相机对上这个地方时,相机自己就把对焦点对上这么复杂环境。好样啊。佳能。

202408, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

 

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update 202403

– it is not really that normal to see Barbet feed on insect, it feed 2 (a big cicada before this) and not far it is fruiting tree.. it is always good to see this bird close and eye level

– 在福隆港虽然很普通的鸟,应该也没什么见过这鸟吃“肉” 吧。见到它吃第二只。在近距离就有果树啊。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

8. Fire-tufted Barbet, 火簇拟鴷, 火簇擬鴷, Psilopogon pyrolophus, アカフサゴシキドリ, TAKUR API

update 202403

– another not so common for a Barbet feed on insect but not bring back to feed young. As usual this beautiful Barbet attract all ours attention …

– 这拟鴷还是这么美丽,可是还是蛮不寻常。他们吃昆虫而不是果子,通常在喂小孩时会带回去喂。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

9. Collared Owlet, 领鸺鹠, 領鵂鶹, Glaucidium brodiei, ヒメフクロウ, PUNGGUK-KECIL GELANG

update 202602

We were just out for a casual walk when we heard a strange alert sound coming from the birds. It turned out to be some birds trying mobbing to this tiny owl! It perched quite low and stayed remarkably close while we were heading to lunch. Even though we weren’t specifically looking for owls today, who could possibly resist such a cute little thing?
我们正在闲逛时,突然听到鸟类发出一种奇怪的警报声。原来是在追赶这只小猫头鹰!就在我们准备去吃午饭前,它落在离我们很近的低处,完全不怕人。虽然今天并没打算去看鸟,但面对这么软萌可爱的小家伙,谁能不心动呢?
202602, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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update 202510

We spent around 30 minutes listening to the Red-throated Barbet calling, but couldn’t get a clear view. Luckily, a few other species came in close, including this tiny and adorable owl!

Sometimes, there’s too much info on social media—but here’s my experience: I used the Canon R5 Mark II with full-area AF and animal eye detection. The owl was about 30 meters away, and paired with the RF 100-500mm, it locked onto the eye perfectly without hesitation. Highly recommend trying it out yourself!

我们等了大约30分钟,一直听到丽色拟鴷在叫,但始终没有清晰的视野。不过,其他一些鸟儿飞了过来,包括这只可爱又迷你的小猫头鹰!

有时候,社交媒体上的信息太多了,反而容易迷茫。但这里是我实际的经验:我使用的是 Canon R5 Mark II,相机设置为全区域自动对焦+动物眼睛识别。这只猫头鹰大约在30米远的地方,用 RF100-500mm 拍摄,相机毫无犹豫就锁定了眼睛对焦。推荐大家亲自试试!

202510, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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update 202506

We were lucky to witness this owl perched low and calling right in front of us. It looked like it was putting its whole body into each call—an incredible sight!

我们很幸运地看到这只猫头鹰停在低处,就在我们面前鸣叫。它似乎用尽全身的力量在发出叫声——真是令人难忘的一幕!

 

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update 202411

After returning from Sumatra, Indonesia, some of us extended our trip by two days to Fraser’s Hill, Malaysia. As anticipated, the rainy season brought limited activity. However, this tiny owl made our day by perching very low, just about 10 feet away—our first sighting of it!

从印度尼西亚苏门答腊回来后,我们中的一些人延长了两天行程,前往马来西亚的福雷泽山。正如预期的那样,这个季节雨水不断,活动不多。然而,这只小猫头鹰飞得很低,距离我们仅约10英尺,成功点亮了我们的一天。这是我们第一次目睹它!

202411, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

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update 202407

– a very special Photography tour, which parent come with a kid (12 years old) for birds Photography. I told them the behavior of this bird and we were lucky patient wait to have it came really low and close.

– 非常特别的摄鸟团。爸爸妈妈陪一个小孩(12岁)来马来西亚拍鸟。非常感谢他们的信任,让我们等着鸟。还好等了30+分钟,它终于也下来。

202407, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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update 202403

– last bird of Fraser Hill for current Photography tour, customers happy with ~20m away … I am happy too .. what a cute bird

– 福隆港摄鸟团最后一只鸟,客人对20米外的它已满足。当然我也高兴。好可爱啊

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

10. Red-throated Barbet, 丽色拟鴷, 麗色擬鴷, Psilopogon mystacophanos, ノドアカゴシキドリ, TAKUR RENGKUNG MERAH BIASA

– another medium-size Barbet and colorful

– most of Malaysia Barbet is beautiful and this is one of them
– medium size, mostly green and colorful neck-head and this obvious red-throated

– 馬來西亞的16種 擬鴷(五色鳥)都非常漂亮。包括這。單聽它的名,就知道了
– 大部份身體都是綠,頭部很多顏色。

update 202403

– it is a good fruiting tree, gave us very good view (eye level) of few good birds. Included this lovely colorful Barbet

– 这果树真的很好,好几只好鸟都是平视角。包括这只非常漂亮的鸟。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

11. Brown Wood-Owl, 褐林鸮, 褐林鴞, Strix leptogrammica, オオフクロウ, CARIK-KAFAN COKLAT BIASA

update 202403

– this is one of the common Fraser bird, getting difficult .. due to some reason ? or behavior change ? 6-8 years ago, it is so easy to get a good view of this bird… but now most of them shy and standing high up .. for reason ?
– I am lucky 2024, 2 trips got this bird with good view for more than 10 minutes
– 在6-8年前,福隆港是很普通的鸟。可是为什么这几年连看都难看到?什么理由?
– 2024 非常幸运,已2团都看的不错。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

12. Red-headed Trogon, 红头咬鹃, 紅頭咬鵑, Harpactes erythrocephalus, ズアカキヌバネドリ, KESUMBA GUNUNG BIASA

update 202403

– this pair of Trogon is so tame come so close and while I having 800mm on hand .. zoom all the way to get closest look and the “lady” give us a look back view…

– 这一对咬鹃是多么的乖,这么巧800mm就来个大头照。还要这美女来个“回眸一笑“

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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– it is a pretty bird, the male overall red look an amazing under right lighting …

– 这鸟虽然普通,可是在真确光线下很漂亮啊。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

 

13. Streaked Wren-Babbler, 短尾鹪鹛, 短尾鷦鶥, Turdinus brevicaudatus, ノドフサザイチメドリ, KEKICAU-MURAI GUNUNG BIASA

 

update 202507

As active as ever, but thankfully it gave us a brief window for some nice shots. While many are complaining about the 1.0.3 firmware, I personally didn’t face any AF issues. The R1 still locks focus quickly and tracks the bird really well!

这只鸟一如既往地活跃,但这次总算给了我们一点时间拍照。虽然很多人在抱怨1.0.3版本的固件,但我自己用起来没遇到对焦问题。R1依然能快速对焦并有较好追踪!

202507, Fraser Hill, Selangor, Malaysia

 

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update 202410
– a very active Wren-Babbler as other Wren-Babbler. Very good in details if photograph close.
– lucky morning meet this pair active bird real close and stay long for us to capture many lovely photos.
– 与其他鹪鹛一样,非常活跃。很上镜的一只鸟,拍起来非常好看。
– 一个幸运的早上,遇上这一对鸟。非常的乖,跑来很近+就让我们拍到美美。

202410, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

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update 202403

CANON R3, CANON RF200-800mm

Pahang, Malaysia

– lucky to have this bird calling non stop at road side when we just arrive to check out

幸运吧。走走就看到这鸟站哪跳不停。。。其实不是这样的,鸟不一样的行为就应该是有理由的。。。其实鸟在附近筑巢,有鸟友喂食。。。它见到我们,也没喂所以就出来引我们的注意。

 

14. Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike, 褐背鹟鵙, 褐背鶲鵙, Hemipus picatus, ヒタキサンショウクイ, REMBAH SAYAP PUTIH

update 202403

– it is a small & common bird, and it is good to have it close view ..

– 蛮普通+小的鸟。可是近距离看,还是很美的。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

15. Orange-Breasted Trogon, 橙胸咬鹃, 橙胸咬鵑, Harpactes oreskios, ヤマキヌバネドリ, KESUMBA HARIMAU

update 202403

– another possible Trogon found Fraser Hill gap, it is not easy compare to Bukit Tinggi to have better view and picture but it still another option have this beautiful bird at Center of Peninsular Malaysia

– 在福隆港的上下山路中另一只可以见到的咬鹃。虽然不很普通,可是在西马中部这还是较有机会的。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

16. Dark-necked Tailorbird, 黑喉缝叶莺, 黑喉縫葉鶯, Orthotomus atrogularis, ノドグロサイホウチョウ, PERENJAK-PISANG LEHER HITAM

– obvious rufous head and dark neck

update 202403

– an active and noisy bird to be seen Fraser Hill. Dark-Neck + full rufous crown. Not so “yellow” compare to Borneo

– 在福隆港蛮普通的鸟。黑颈+棕头冠。与婆罗洲的有些不一样。婆罗洲看起来“黄” +“黑京”也较大

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

17. Common Green-Magpie, 蓝绿鹊, 藍綠鵲, Cissa chinensis, ヘキサン, GAGAK-GUNUNG BIASA

update 202403

– another bird that can be seen any where in Fraser Hill, amazing green and big bird that make loud and noisy call

– 另一只在福隆港,哪都有可能见到的鸟。大,绿,叫的很吵的鸟。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

18. 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

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

 

19. Mountain Bulbul, 绿翅短脚鹎, 麥克氏山短腳鵯, BEBARAU-BUKIT BIASA, Ixos mcclellandii, ミヤマヒヨドリ

– common bird of Fraser Hill, making a lot of noise

– 福隆港蛮普通的鸟。通常很吵。

update 202404

– as usual, we meet up bird wave group … this is like a group leader making noisy call before other bird following

– 我们遇上鸟浪,这鸟有如先锋一样。站在最前交很大声。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

 

20. Rufous-browed Flycatcher, 棕眉姬鹟, 棕眉姬鶲, Anthipes solitaris, アカメヒタキ, Burung Sambar Leher Putih

update 202404

– one of the common bird found at Fraser Hill, Malaysia.

– lovely, tiny and cute bird to be photograph in Malaysia

– – 马来西亚,福隆港蛮普通的小,漂亮的鸟。

ISO2500, F6.3, 1/160s
Topaz Denoise

 

21. Malayan Laughingthrush, 马来噪鹛, 馬來噪鶥, Trochalopteron peninsulae, マレーシアガビチョウ, KEKICAU-RAYA TEMBAGA BIASA

UPDATE 202404

– another bird that getting difficult to seen in Bukit Fraser, use to be pretty common but now missing from many previous spots

– 福隆港另一只越来越难见到的鸟。以前蛮多点都可以见到的。可是现在几乎都就几个点。

202404, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

 

 

22. Sultan Tit, 冕雀, Melanochlora sultanea, サルタンガラ, SESERAI SULTAN

 

update 202507

This bird has been especially active lately—seems to show up almost everywhere during our birding at Fraser’s Hill. This one even came in nice and close to us!

最近这只鸟特别活跃,我们在福隆港观鸟时几乎到处都能看到它。这次它还靠得特别近,太棒了!

202507, Fraser Hill, Selangor, Malaysia

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update 202406

– a bird that Photographers never boring with, ours’ pre-CANON sharing session. We had this bird came to eye level for us but it still a active moving around to have some good photo.

– a overall Yellow-black active bird that can found lowland up to sub-montain

– 黑黄活跃的鸟,在低海拔-中海拔(~1200米)都蛮普通

– 在我们佳能活动前这鸟下来很低。让每个人拍的很好。

202406, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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update 202404

– a quite boring day at Fraser Hill morning, but this bird came down to say hi to everyone just before rain

– 在福隆港的一个早上,非常无聊的。。都是一些普普通通的鸟。我们要回家前,这鸟在下雨前下来打招呼。

202404, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

 

23. Stripe-throated Bulbul, 纹喉鹎, 紋喉鵯, Pycnonotus finlaysoni, キビタイヒヨドリ, MERBAH KUNYIT LEKIR

update 202404

– it is very common bird at Peninsular Malaysia from lowland – sub-montane. beautiful song bird

– 西马,蛮普通的鸟,很会唱歌。

2024043 Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

24. Malayan Partridge, 砍氏山鹧鸪, 馬來山鷓鴣, Arborophila campbelli, スマトラミヤマテッケイ, SERUK-GUNUNG MELAYU

update 202405

– another bird that use to be so difficult but now just need patient wait… still a beautiful bird

– 福隆港另一只之前非常难见到的鸟,可是现在有耐心就好。

202405, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

 

25. Sunda Brush Cuckoo, 锈胸丛杜鹃, 銹胸叢杜鵑, Cacomantis sepulcralis, チャムネヒメカッコウ, MATINAK DADA JINGGA BIASA

update 202503

Another change since the last update: the Brush Cuckoo is now classified as the Sunda Brush Cuckoo. It is easily recognizable by its gray head and “rusty” breast, though it can sometimes be confused with the Plaintive Cuckoo.

自上次更新以来,又发生了一次变化:锈胸丛杜鹃现已归类为巽他星斑杜鹃(中文还没更改)。它以灰色头部和“锈色”胸部而易于辨认,但有时可能与八声杜鹃混淆。

202502, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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update 202405

– a bird that always heard and sometime just fly too close and hide from us to be seen or photograph.. Brush or Rusty breasted  ? now it call Brush in eBird

– something happen in the group and make the whole schedule late but still trying to do some late evening birding at GAP, Fraser Hill. Not bad for short time have Green Broadbill, Brush Cuckoo, Rufous Bellied Swallow, Black Laughingthrush etc …

– 一只会飞来很近又喜欢藏起来的鸟,有时就很难看到到或拍到。

– 团员发生某些事,我们第二天行程几乎都迟了。倒带福隆港山脚已蛮晚了。可是还是希望让大家不要这么郁闷。还好,很快拿下这鸟,绿阔嘴鸟, 棕腹燕,黑噪鹛等。

202405, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

 

26. 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

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

 

27. Buff-breasted Babbler, 棕胸幽鹛, 棕胸幽鶥, Pellorneum tickelli, チャムネムジチメドリ, KEKICAU-TANAH PERANG

update 202405

– a very common overall brown little active babbler in Fraser Hill.

– it appear in most of the “bird spot”. Everyone seem attract Lesser Shortwing rather than this bird

– 福隆港很普通的一只鸟。可是还是非常活跃跳动的。

– 客人们都被短尾鸫吸引,没太大理会这鸟。

202405, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

28. Black Eagle, 林雕, 林鵰, Ictinaetus malaiensis, カザノワシ, HELANG HITAM ASIA

update 202405

– it is good season to see this ? sight so many times in Fraser HIll and it flew real close sometime just ~20m from us.

– a not really black overall if with lighting and big raptor which quite frequent found Fraser Hill

– 这个季节怎么这么多这个猛禽?几乎没几个小时就见到还要很低(我们都在不一样的地方)还要飞很低。

– 英文叫“黑鹰”可是在有光线下不黑的。

202405, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

 

29. Blue Nuthatch, 蓝䴓, 藍䴓, Sitta azurea, ズグロゴジュウカラ, PEPATUK GUNUNG MELAYU

update 202510

This marks my final Malaysia tour for 2025, and once again, it came with its own unique challenges—just like 3 out of my last 4 tours.

This time, the guest had limited mobility, making it difficult to walk or even adjust position to look for our main targets. Despite that, luck was on our side. While simply sitting in a chair, this beautiful bird came in close and gave us a wonderful photo opportunity!

这是我2025年最后一个马来西亚行程了,又是一个充满挑战的旅程——最近4个行程中有3个都遇到不同的挑战。

这次的客人行动不便,几乎无法走动,甚至连转身调整拍摄角度都很困难,靠走路寻找目标鸟也几乎不可能。幸运的是,运气站在我们这边——就在他坐在椅子上时,这只美丽的鸟儿竟然靠近我们,给了我们一次精彩的拍摄机会!

202510, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

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update 202406

– a good season for this beautiful bird ? when we having ours Canon-Gitzo Photography sharing session, we saw this 2 days in the row and actually heard it more than twice while we have quite limited time for the birding.

– an active & beautiful bird that not that rare but just need some luck to see it.

– 非常活跃,漂亮的小鸟。不稀有,因为小活跃。也是属于群体活动(与其他鸟)遇上这鸟需要点运气。

– 在我们2天1夜佳能+捷信摄影分享营。见到2次+听到4-5次。可能季节到了?

202406, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

 

30. 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

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

 

31. Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush, 栗头噪鹛, 栗頭噪鶥, Ianthocincla mitrata, チャガシラガビチョウ, KEKICAU-RAYA BIASA

update 202407

– one of the most common birds from Fraser Hill, lovely, beautiful too

– 福隆港最普通的一种鸟之一,几乎哪都看到。可是还是很美的小鸟。

202407, Bukit Fraser, Pahang, Malaysia

 

32. Brown-backed Needletail, 褐背针尾雨燕, 褐喉針尾雨燕, Hirundapus giganteus, オオハリオアマツバメ, LAYANG-LAYANG BESAR BIASA

update 202408

– fantastic afternoon, we miss ours main target but so many good bird show up even at noon time. 4 of this big “flying fast” bird passing by few times and managed to have it .. and suddenly feel the R3 not fast enough 😀 even managed to have good few frames.

– 一个很慢的中午,目标鸟完全没声没影。可是很多很好的鸟却出来看看我们

202408, Fraser Hill 55, Pahang, Malaysia

 

33. Golden-throated Barbet, 金喉拟鴷, 金喉擬鴷, Psilopogon franklinii, キンノドゴシキドリ, TAKUR SAYAP TARUM BIASA

update 202408

– a Barbet that not that common in Fraser Hill area, but it is show well for few days here. with the complex environment. The new CANON R5markii, full area focus found the bird almost immediate. I really like the R5markii … you ?

– 这只拟鴷,在福隆港不常见。这次在这树好几天都在。在这么复杂的情况下,佳能R5markii。在全副对焦点下,很快的找到这鸟+鸟眼。真的我们需要的,终于可有架高像素+好的对焦相机。我需要,你需要吗?

202408, Fraser Hill 55, Pahang, Malaysia

34. 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

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。

202409, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

35. Bamboo woodpecker, 竹啄木鸟, 竹啄木鳥 , Gecinulus viridis, アオタケゲラ, Burung Belatok Buluh

 

update 202602

It’s a quiet afternoon without much happening, but we’re still on the hunt for our “6500” target. Shortly after arriving at a bamboo forest, three of them appeared within a minute, offering us this fantastic view.
这是一个平淡的下午,并没有什么特别的景色。但我们仍需继续寻找目标,以达成“6500”的任务。抵达其中一片竹林后,等待不到一分钟,它们当中的三只便出现了,让我们大饱眼福。
202602, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

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update 202411

This is not a rare bird, but it is certainly one of the more challenging birds to spot in Malaysia.

As the tour was coming to an end and we prepared to head back to town, we made a few stops for this bird. Shortly after, we were rewarded with an excellent view of a female.

这并不是一种稀有的鸟类,但在马来西亚确实是一种难以目睹的鸟。

在行程接近尾声、我们准备返回城镇时,我们为寻找这只鸟停留了好几次。不久之后,我们便幸运地看到到了一只雌鸟的精彩身影。

202411, Fraser Hill, Selangor, Malaysia

36. Lesser Shortwing, 白喉短翅鸫, 白喉短翅鶇, Brachypteryx leucophris, ヒメコバネヒタキ, Burung Murai Kakap

update 202411

This small bird, commonly heard at Fraser’s Hill, Cameron Highlands, Sumatra’s Kerinci, and Genting Highlands, is often challenging to spot or photograph despite its frequent calls. However, at specific feeding spots, it tends to become tame and reliably appears when humans approach, displaying behavior similar to the Pygmy Cupwing. Notably, it often moves with its wings raised, making its behavior quite distinctive.

With the new Canon R1’s Continuous Pre-recording feature, every time the bird perches, I half-press the shutter to keep it in focus. As soon as the bird moves or raises its wings, I fully press the shutter, capturing everything that occurred 0.5 seconds prior. This ensures I never miss the perfect moment.

这种小鸟常见于福隆港、高原金马仑、苏门答腊克林芝和云顶高原,叫声非常常听见,但却不容易看到或拍到。尽管如此,在某些喂食点,这种鸟会变得非常驯服,只要有人接近就会出现。它的行为与小鸫莺相似,尤其是移动时常常保持翅膀上扬,非常有特色。

借助全新的佳能R1连续预录功能,每当小鸟停留时,我会半按快门以保持对焦。只要小鸟开始移动或抬起翅膀,我便全按快门,将前0.5秒发生的所有画面记录到存储卡中,确保不错过任何精彩瞬间。

202411, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

37. Malayan Whistling-Thrush, 马来啸鸫, 馬來嘯鶇, Myophonus robinsoni, マラヤルリチョウ, TIUNG-BELACAN GUNUNG

update 202507

On day one, this bird was right on the railing—such an exciting moment (at least for me, and I hope for my guests too). It might not be the most eye-catching bird for everyone, but I still tried hard to get a good shot since it was such a great opportunity. Even though I’ve had two close, daytime encounters with it this year and got decent photos, I’m still thrilled every time I see this Peninsular Malaysia endemic.

第一天,这只鸟就站在栏杆上——让我非常兴奋(希望我的客人也一样)。虽然它对很多人来说可能不是最吸引的鸟,但我还是很努力地想拍一张好照片,因为这是个很难得的机会。即使今年已经两次近距离白天遇到它并拍到不错的照片,但每次看到这只马来半岛特有种,我依然很激动。

 

 

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update 202503

What a surprise to encounter this bird twice during our stay at Fraser’s Hill! Despite the short trip and bad weather, we saw it once in extremely low light and again at midday, offering a much better view.

真是个惊喜!在我们短暂停福隆港期间,尽管天气不佳,我们竟然两次遇见这只鸟——一次是在极暗的环境下,另一次则是在正午时分,视野清晰得多。

202502, Pahang, Malaysia

 

38. Pin-tailed Parrotfinch, 长尾鹦雀, 長尾鸚雀, Erythrura prasina, セイコウチョウ, CIAK-HIJAU PERUT MERAH

update 202505

What a fantastic day at Fraser’s Hill—surrounded by stunning views and so many amazing birds! I missed capturing a few, but this tiny, colorful one couldn’t escape my lens.

多么美好的一天,在福隆港(Fraser’s Hill)欣赏着迷人的景色,遇见了许多令人惊艳的鸟儿!虽然有些没能拍到,但这只小巧又色彩斑斓的小鸟最终还是被我收入镜头。

202505, Fraser Hill, Selangor, Malaysia

 

39. Crested Jayshrike, 冠鸦, 馬來冠鴉, Platylophus galericulatus, カンムリカケス, BURUNG-MENJERIT

update 202505

It was so exciting to hear this just as we were leaving Fraser’s Hill. In our group, three of us are seriously working on seeing bird families around the world, and although we had three sightings during the tour, this one gave us the best view—perhaps even better than the one at Sungai Relau. Plus, I managed to get a photo of this one. Such a lovely bird!

我们正要离开福隆港时听到这个消息,真是太令人兴奋了!我们小组中有三位成员正认真致力于观赏世界各地的鸟类家族。虽然这次行程中我们有过三次目击记录,但这一次的观赏视角是最好的——甚至可能比Sg Relau的那次还要棒。而且,这次我还拍到了照片。真是一只可爱的鸟!

202505, Fraser Hill, Selangor, Malaysia

 

40. Bay Woodpecker, 黄嘴栗啄木鸟, 黃嘴栗啄木鳥, Blythipicus pyrrhotis, ヤブゲラ,  BELATUK-PUNGGUR BELANG

 

update 202602

Day 2 of our tour was a major success, with most of our target goals achieved. A highlight was when a typically shy and hyperactive woodpecker approached us almost immediately, right as we spotted our Malayan Laughingthrush. It stayed low and close by for quite a while. Fast forward to Day 3, and the luck continues—another bird just perched right in front of us at eye level, only about 5 meters away.
观鸟之旅的第二天非常圆满,大部分预定目标都已达成。最难忘的是,正当我们观测到马来噪鹛时,一只平时既害羞又活跃的啄木鸟几乎立刻就飞到了我们身边。它在低处的近距离位置停留了很久。今天已经是第三天了,好运仍在继续,刚才又有一只鸟飞到我们面前约5米处,与我们视线齐平地栖息着。
202602, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

 

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update 202510

A lucky encounter—without much effort, this beautiful bird appeared just about 10 meters in front of us and stayed long enough for a few good shots.

I truly miss the conversations with my best buddy… and now I understand how food and water can lose their taste and feel bitter.

这是一个幸运的时刻,几乎没有花什么力气,这只美丽的鸟就站在我们前方约10米处,而且停留了足够久的时间,让我们拍了几张不错的照片。

我真的很想念我最好的朋友和我之间的对话……现在我也能体会到,为什么食物和水会变得无味甚至苦涩。

202510, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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update 202506

What a lucky day! We started with a Sunda Cuckoo, then enjoyed a close-up view of the stunning Red-headed Trogon, and were soon treated to this surprisingly “tame” and active woodpecker. Everyone had fantastic views and managed great shots!

真是幸运的一天!我们先看到了一只巽他杜鹃,接着又近距离欣赏到艳丽的红头咬鹃,随后这只出奇“亲人”的活跃啄木鸟也现身了。每个人都看得很清楚,还拍到了很棒的照片!

202505, Fraser Hill, Selangor, Malaysia

 

41. Black Laughingthrush, 黑噪鹛, 黑噪鶥, Garrulax lugubris, クロガビチョウ, KEKICAU-RAYA HITAM BIASA

update 202506

Like in my other sharings, I always enjoy showing what birding looks like today. There’s no absolute right or wrong way—whether it’s through feeding or simply walking, listening, and observing, the joy of birding is what matters. In this final sharing session, we came across this active and noisy bird—quite uncommon, especially to photograph!

就像我其他的分享一样,我一直很喜欢向大家展示我们现在的观/摄鸟方式。没有绝对的对或错——不论是用喂食方式引鸟,还是单纯地靠走路、聆听和观察,观鸟的乐趣才是最重要的。在这最后一场分享中,我们遇到了一只活跃又吵的鸟——非常少见,尤其是能拍到照片更是不容易!

202506, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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

update 202507

It was a slow afternoon—so hot even at 5pm that bird activity was low. But this bird quietly approached and surprised us by showing up just 20–30 feet away! Sadly, it wasn’t in the best position for a good photo.

下午天气太热,连5点了都还是很热,鸟类活动不多。突然这只鸟悄悄靠近我们,发现时竟然就在我们20到30英尺外!可惜角度不太好,没能拍到理想照片。

202507, Fraser Hill, Selangor, Malaysia

 

 

43. Orange-bellied Flowerpecker, 橙腹啄花鸟, 橙腹啄花鳥, Dicaeum trigonostigma, オレンジハナドリ, Sepah Puteri Dada Oren

update 202508

It’s a very common but still incredibly beautiful bird of Malaysia. However, because of its small size, it’s always a challenge to get a really good photo of it.

这是马来西亚非常常见但又很漂亮的一种鸟。不过因为体型小,总是很难拍到理想的照片。

202507, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

44. Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, 红胸啄花鸟, 红胸啄花鸟, Dicaeum ignipectu, ハナドリ, SEPAH-PUTERI GUNUNG BIASA

update 202509

One of the most common birds at Fraser’s Hill, often seen feeding around flowers. Like other flowerpeckers, it’s small and constantly on the move—making it a fun but challenging subject to photograph.

这是福隆港最常见的鸟之一,常常在花朵附近觅食。像其他啄花鸟一样,它动作非常快,不容易拍到,但拍起来很有趣。

202507, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

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Sumba -Indoensia Bird Photography | 松巴岛 – 印尼 : 鸟摄 | liewwk Nature 9 [update 20241003]

additional another island of Indonesia Bird collection

再加另一个印尼的鸟摄

1. Elegant Pitta, 华丽八色鸫, 優雅八色鳥, Pitta elegans, ティモールノドグロヤイロチョウ, Paok laus

2. Zebra Finch, 斑胸草雀, 斑胸草雀, Taeniopygia guttata, キンカチョウ, Pipit Zebra

3. Helmeted Friarbird, 盔吮蜜鸟, 噪聲吮蜜鳥, Philemon buceroides, トサカハゲミツスイ, Cikukua Tanduk

4. Red-naped Fruit-Dove, 红枕果鸠, 赤頸果鳩, Ptilinopus dohertyi, アカエリヒメアオバト, Walik Rawa-manu

5. Black-naped Fruit-Dove, 黑项果鸠, 黑頸果鳩, Ptilinopus melanospilus, カルカヤバト, PUNAI-BUAH HIJAU BARAT

6. 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

7. Supertramp Fantail, Rhipidura semicollaris

8. Yellow-spectacled White-eye, 黄眶绣眼鸟, 黄眶绣眼鸟, Heleia wallacei, ウォーレスメジロ, Kacamata Wallacea

9. Sumba Boobook, 松巴鹰鸮, 松巴鷹鴞, Ninox rudolfi, スンバアオバズク, Pungguk Wengi, Strigiformes

 

 

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1. Elegant Pitta, 华丽八色鸫, 優雅八色鳥, Pitta elegans, ティモールノドグロヤイロチョウ, Paok laus

another “green pitta” almost can heard any where of “east Sumba” almost like other Pitta, so difficult to spot one even can heard many places

– 另一只绿色八色鸫,在东部几乎那都听到。可是与其他八色鸫一样都是听多过看。

 

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update 202401

– one of the main target, but know it is “feeding spot” it make we not worry of this bird to be photograph. after first night failed of owling, everyone seem tired next day and choose to go the “station”. When we arrive just after <30minute drive from ours hotel and walk less than 5 minutes, the local who manage the “hide” say bird already seen so immediate everyone getting ready the “big lens and camera”. without long wait we have very good view and picture but very quick one than stay near bush for quite some time before 2nd appearance and after 2nd round it stay nearby and I got this picture which I think I prefer this instead perfect view 😀

– another Indonesia endemic

– 我们这一摄影团主要目标之一,可是我们知道有喂食。所以没太大担心。第一晚的没鸮晚上,我们第二天就选了容易+高兴的“檀”

当我们到达时,很快檀主说鸟在了。我们很快准备好,没很久。站在客人最喜欢的,绿青苔石头+背景。可是就那一刻,等了蛮久第2轮出来就在地上跳来跳去。吃完后就到后面站了一会让我拍下这一刻(我本身较喜欢的)

20240119, Sumba, Indonesia

 

2. Zebra Finch, 斑胸草雀, 斑胸草雀, Taeniopygia guttata, キンカチョウ, Pipit Zebra

– the pale overall and “orange-red” beak make it so beautiful bird

– 斑胸草雀(学名:Taeniopygia guttata),又名金山珍珠,是雀形目梅花雀科的小型鸟类。该鸟全长10厘米左右,胸和尾羽有黑白斑纹,雄鸟胁部棕红色有白色点斑,除原色种外羽色全白的亦较常见;主要以禾本科植物的种子为食,鸣声低,原产于印度尼西亚和澳大利亚,是世界上许多国家普遍饲养的观赏鸟

update 202401

– a very beautiful appear at a very weird place where just near beach, dry area and strong wind. A small little pond attract so many of this bird keep coming.

– 非常漂亮的鸟,可是出现在这种地方就有点怪。(大风,干,路旁,就一个小水潭)风非常大,鸟一直来。公鸟的颊带橙。

20240121, Sumba, Indonesia

 

 

3. Helmeted Friarbird, 盔吮蜜鸟, 噪聲吮蜜鳥, Philemon buceroides, トサカハゲミツスイ, Cikukua Tanduk

a real not so good looking bird

– 不是很好看的鸟

update 202401

– a bird that every claim ugly and flying high up, I am the only one chase it and got slight OK level photo.

– 算时难看的鸟。通常站高高

20240119 – Langgaliru, Sumba, Indonesia

 

4. Red-naped Fruit-Dove, 红枕果鸠, 赤頸果鳩, Ptilinopus dohertyi, アカエリヒメアオバト, Walik Rawa-manu

– a very beautiful fruit-dove as usual, with overall white and red on back-head

– 有如其他果鸠,都漂亮。这只,很白头背带红。

update 202401

– we actually stop for other bird, and heard this bird calling and very soon Esli found one super high up but still make me shoot >10 frames for such a lovely bird. But after 30minutes waiting and checking. Actually Denny found one just so close and eye level … wow wow wow amazing beautiful spot and bird

– 我们其实在这拍翠鸟,突然这鸟叫的很近。我们从20-30米高追到同角度。漂亮!

20240119 – Langgaliru, Sumba, Indonesia

 

 

 

5. Black-naped Fruit-Dove, 黑项果鸠, 黑頸果鳩, Ptilinopus melanospilus, カルカヤバト, PUNAI-BUAH HIJAU BARAT

– a common lowland beautiful small colorful dove at Sulawesi

– male with obvious white head, yellow, purple vented. Female overall green

– 苏拉威西蛮普通的果鸠

– 公鸟,头部白,颈黄。臀部黄紫。母鸟全身绿

update 202401

– another bird keep calling us while we looking for ours target, but I still really to see and photograph the fruit-dove which is so beautiful .. and share this because some one lazy move got the white background instead .. move move move .. choose choose choose

– 这鸟一直叫不停,我们在等我们目标鸟。*(当然有拍到啦)可是,我还是很喜欢果鸠。轻轻松松拿下啦。这照片还主要,做出来让朋友知道。要选背景就要动。不要站在同一地方。

20240119 – Langgaliru, Sumba, Indonesia

 

 

6. 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

– small and noisy Kingfisher pretty common at East Sumba Island almost heard any where .. and saw few locations . region endemic here

– 小,漂亮的翠鸟。这区域的特有种。

update 202402

– ours 2nd target of the day after the beautiful Pitta. very soon we stop we heard and spot the bird and the bird around for almost whole day while we looking for other bird. It still around calling and appeal

– 我们第二目标,当我们到第一个点时没很久就看到拍到。可是每个人就只有前面。就追了一会都拍不到背部。午饭后我们还是到这找其他鸟没很久。。。老刘竟然看到拍到一对➕这个背部。

20240119 – Langgaliru, Sumba, Indonesia

 

7. Supertramp Fantail, Rhipidura semicollaris

– very common in Sumba Island but very beautiful Fantail and as usual very active ..

update 202402

– another bird that we spent quite a lot of time to take photograph of it. Very active and beautiful …

– 在松巴岛一只蛮普通的鸟,可是也很活跃。我们用蛮多时间拍他。

20240119 – Langgaliru, Sumba, Indonesia

 

8. Yellow-spectacled White-eye, 黄眶绣眼鸟, 黄眶绣眼鸟, Heleia wallacei, ウォーレスメジロ, Kacamata Wallacea

– very special white-eye and active bird

– 蛮特别绣眼鸟,非常活跃

update 202403

– one of the small and active bird that spend ours 1-2 hour for this bird

– 非常活跃的鸟,我们都用了好几个小时拍下记录。

20240119 – Langgaliru, Sumba, Indonesia

 

9. Sumba Boobook, 松巴鹰鸮, 松巴鷹鴞, Ninox rudolfi, スンバアオバズク, Pungguk Wengi, Strigiformes

update 202410

– as other Boobook, the bird small and making a lot of noise

– looking for owl always my birding trip target, we spent first night with see it flying and calling non stop at casual spot. But 2nd night managed to have it just road side.want to revisit … hope can plan .. anyone ?

– 与其他鹰鸮一样,小+很会叫。

– 我的鸟团,通常都会很在意夜鸟。这一只是我们的主要鸟之一。第一晚在很常见的点,我见到他飞。一直叫,可是就不出来。第二晚就在路边拍到。很想再去,谁要。

202401, Sumba Island, Indonesia

 

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Sumatra Bird Photography | 苏门答腊 : 鸟摄 | liewwk Nature 21 [update 20251208]

not a first visit but after so many years .. this is a new collection for Sumatra birding

1. Sumatran Trogon, 苏门答腊咬鹃, 蘇門答臘藍尾咬鵑, Apalharpactes mackloti, スマトラキヌバネドリ (Sumatra Endemic)

2. Graceful Pitta, 黑冠八色鸫, 黑冠八色鳥, Erythropitta venusta, スマトラヤイロチョウ (Sumatra Endemic)

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

4. Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo, 苏门答腊地鹃, 蘇門答臘綠嘴地鵑, Carpococcyx viridis, スマトラハシリカッコウ (Sumatra Endemic)

5. Schneider’s Pitta, 施氏八色鸫, 許尼氏八色鳥, Hydrornis schneideri, キタスマトラヤイロチョウ (Sumatra Endemic)

6. Mountain Scops-Owl, 黄嘴角鸮, 黃嘴角鴞, Otus spilocephalus, タイワンコノハズク

7. Bronze-tailed Peacock-Pheasant, 铜尾孔雀雉, 銅尾孔雀雉, Polyplectron chalcurum, アオオビコクジャク (Sumatra Endemic)

8. Sunda Forktail, 姬燕尾, 姬燕尾, Enicurus velatus, ヒメエンビシキチョウ

9. Sumatran Bulbul, 苏门答腊短脚鹎, 蘇門答臘短腳鵯, Ixos sumatranus (Sumatra Endemic)

10. Pink-headed Fruit-Dove, 粉红颈果鸠, 粉紅頸果鳩, Ptilinopus porphyreus, ベニガシラヒメアオバト

11. Sumatran Frogmouth, 苍头蟆口鸱, 苍头蟆口鸱, Batrachostomus poliolophus, スマトラガマグチヨタカ (Sumatra Endemic)

12. Rajah Scops-Owl, 拉氏角鸮, 蘇門答臘角鴞, Otus brookii, ラジャーオオコノハズク

13. Rusty-breasted Wren-Babbler, 苏门答腊鹪鹛, 鏽胸鷦鶥, Gypsophila rufipectus, スマトラサザイチメドリ (Sumatra Endemic)

14. Sumatran Treepie, 马来树鹊, 蘇門答臘樹鵲, Dendrocitta occipitalis, シラガオナガ (Sumatra Endemic)

15. Red-billed Partridge, 红嘴山鹧鸪, 紅嘴山鷓鴣, Arborophila rubrirostris, アカハシミヤマテッケイ, Puyuh-gonggong sumatera (Sumatra Endemic)

16. Fire-tufted Barbet, 火簇拟鴷, 火簇擬啄木鳥, Psilopogon pyrolophus, アカフサゴシキドリ, TAKUR API, Burung Takor Api

17. Long-tailed shrike, 棕背伯劳, 棕背伯勞, Lanius schach, タカサゴモズ, TIRJUP EKOR PANJANG ASIA

18. 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

19. Marbled Wren-Babbler, 石纹鹪鹛, 石紋鷦鶥, Turdinus marmoratus, ウロコサザイチメドリ, KEKICAU-MURAI BESAR BUKIT

20. Eyebrowed Wren-Babbler, 纹胸鹪鹛, 紋胸鷦鶥, Napothera epilepidota, コサザイチメドリ, KEKICAU KENING PANJANG

21. Salvadori’s Pheasant, 黑尾鹇, 黑尾鷴, Lophura inornata, クロウチワキジ, Sempidan Sumatera

 

 

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1. Sumatran Trogon, 苏门答腊咬鹃, 蘇門答臘藍尾咬鵑, Apalharpactes mackloti, スマトラキヌバネドリ

– very brightly colors Trogon and very similar to Javan Trogon.. it is so many colors put on this Sumatra endemic

– 颜色非常鲜艳,与爪哇岛的非常像是。苏门答腊特有种。

update 202512

2025 has been so hectic that I didn’t even get a chance to visit this place—I really miss both the location and its birds. This stunning endemic trogon from Sumatra remains one of the most beautiful I’ve seen in Indonesia.

2025年实在太忙了,连这地方都没时间去一趟。我真的很想念这里和那里的鸟。这只来自印尼苏门答腊岛的特有咬鹃,依然是我见过最美丽的咬鹃之一。

202411, Sumatra, Indonesia

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update 202411

– On the last day of the trip, the bird came incredibly close and low, but the heavy mist made it difficult to capture a clear shot. I attempted to photograph it in flight and managed to get a few shots, though the image quality suffered due to the mist and low light conditions.

旅程的最后一天,鸟飞得非常近且低,但浓雾使得拍摄清晰照片变得困难。我尝试拍摄一些飞行的画面,虽然拍到了几张,但由于雾气和低光条件,画质并不理想。

202411, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

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– One of the primary reasons to visit Sumatra Island in Indonesia is to witness this incredible endemic species. I must say, you’ll be amazed by the breathtaking beauty of this bird when viewed through binoculars or a camera lens.

– Like other Trogons, it feeds incredibly quickly, finishing its meal in mere seconds.

– 前往印度尼西亚苏门答腊岛的主要原因之一就是欣赏这里令人惊叹的这一只特有物种。我必须说,当你通过双筒望远镜或相机镜头观察这只鸟时,它的美丽会让你叹为观止。

和其他咬鹃一样,它进食速度非常快,几秒钟就吃完了。很不容易捕捉到它吃东西的一幕。

202411, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

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– One of the primary reasons to visit Sumatra Island in Indonesia is to witness this incredible endemic species. I must say, you’ll be amazed by the breathtaking beauty of this bird when viewed through binoculars or a camera lens.

– During our 6-day photography trip, we encountered this bird multiple times. On the final evening, despite the misty weather, we were fortunate to see it flying around to feed. It was the perfect chance to capture some shots of it in flight (BIF). The new Canon R1 made photographing BIF much easier, even in the challenging jungle environment.

– 前往印度尼西亚苏门答腊岛的主要原因之一就是欣赏这里令人惊叹的这一只特有物种。我必须说,当你通过双筒望远镜或相机镜头观察这只鸟时,它的美丽会让你叹为观止。

在我们为期6天的摄影之旅中,多次遇到这只鸟。在最后一个傍晚,尽管天气有些雾蒙蒙,我们仍幸运地看到它在飞翔觅食。这是一个绝佳的机会来捕捉它飞行中的画面(BIF)。全新的佳能R1让在丛林中拍摄飞行中的鸟变得更加轻松。

202411, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

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It’s an incredibly striking bird, with colors that might seem mismatched but come together beautifully in a single species. Truly stunning, and it’s fairly common in Sumatra’s sub-montane and montane regions.

Returning to the Center-East for a bird photography group, we were fortunate to spot this bird on the very first morning. A stunning male appeared, displaying a vibrant array of colors on its back.

– 这是一种非常引人注目的鸟,颜色看起来似乎不太协调,但却完美地融合在一只鸟身上。非常惊艳,而且在苏门答腊的中海拔和高海拔相当常见。

再次来到中东部参加观鸟摄影团,我们很幸运在第一天早上就发现了这只鸟。一只漂亮的雄鸟出现了,展示出它背部丰富多彩的羽毛。

202411, Mount Kerinci, Sumatra, Indonesia

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update 20240113

– just another beautiful bird that we saw it before heavy rain. It was under the shade very dark. Bird color cannot been seen, push the ISO10000 at F9 shutter speed still 1/30s …

– 另一张很美的苏门答腊特有种,这鸟在雨前+林里被发现。颜色都看不到了。可是站的很低,唯有提到感光ISO10000.速度也只有1/30秒。

202312, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

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update 20231225

– it is going to end the Sumatra Birding tour here, it is enjoyable we only hit into rain end of the tour which is amazing. My 2023 end with the memorize trip here. But overall is wet, muddy and few places of landslides. As we just concentrate on west-center, we mostly at Sub-montane or Montane birding. I am mostly using CANON RF200800 and CANON R3 for rainforest environment. It is challenging with such long focal length with small aperture (will share more experience later regard the lens)

– this bird seem quite common any where here, we seen and heard almost any where even night roosting at montane area. Such a beautiful bird and hope to see the Java version soon (which I missed 16 years ago)

– 苏门答腊观鸟团就这样结束了。我的2023 也写上一个美好的结局。虽然,时雨季可是我们除了最后一天最后一刻才下了一点雨。虽然,几乎每个地方都湿湿的。这次我们在西-中部,全程在800-2100米。我也几乎都用上佳能 RF200800 为了测试在雨林的好与坏(迟点再分享这只长焦段+小光圈)

– 这次算看这鸟最多的吧,几乎哪都看到他。连夜观也看到。这鸟真的很漂亮也希望有机会到爪哇,看看那只爪哇的。(16年前错过后)

202312, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

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– another Christmas spend with my best guest, buddy .. this time choose have special target tour to Sumatra. After whole day travel, we arrived first birding accommodation from 4am – 4pm .. 1+ hour flight and ~7hours drive ..next day morning, we decided to change ours original plan for Ground Cuckoo, but I didn’t see one and only heard twice for almost whole day in a very lovely forest.

– this bird flying in-front of us while we waiting ours target and having ours hot tea session. What a beauty, still remember ~18 years ago I missed my Java trogon … and today see this very look a-like endemic of Sumatra ..

– 另一个圣诞节与我的好朋友+客人在森林里度过。这次我们选了苏门答腊。经过12小时。。车+飞机(1+小时)+车(7++小时)我们到住宿时已过了4点下午休息后,我们决定换我们行程先去找找地鹃。可是,一整天在森林都没看到还只听到2声。

还好这一只这么漂亮的鸟竟然在我们喝热茶等鸟时,竟然自己飞过来。上帝很厉害配颜色。

20231225, Sg Penuh, Sumatra.800

 

2. Graceful Pitta, 黑冠八色鸫, 黑冠八色鳥, Erythropitta venusta, スマトラヤイロチョウ

a very similar to Borneo Black-headed Pitta and Garnet pitta call and similar look. But it is an endemic to Sumatra island

– 与婆罗洲的黑头八色鸫,西马的榴红八色鸫非常像。叫声也很像。

update 202411

– this year seem not much luck on this bird, not that many sighting compare to last year and each sight very short time for picture opportunity. Luckily that still managed to have few click before it disappear.

– 今年似乎没有那么幸运,这种鸟的目击次数比去年少,而且每次出现的时间都很短,拍照的机会非常有限。幸运的是,在它消失之前,我还是拍到了几张照片。

202411, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

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update 202401

– while we looking for the Ground-cuckoo, that area actually plenty of this Pitta. We saw one just 3-5feet from us stand there and cannot take any picture and this bird same just came to us and look at us .. beautiful moment even not a good picture compare to previous feeding station picture but it is a different satisfaction to find one wild..

– 我们在找地鹃时,那个点蛮多这鸟的。我们最近的一只竟然跳到我们3-5尺前看着我们,对焦都不行。这一只在第2天我们也在找地鹃时,他自己跳出来看我们。野拍的,我们会比较记住那一这么美好的一刻。

20231225, Sg Penuh, Sumatra.

 

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update 202312

– saw this bird yesterday while waiting ours target, the bird stand 5 feed at us looking at us and definitely not able to focus to have a picture. Today, go to the “easy side” but 2 landslides happen car cannot drive through, we birding and walk ~8km to reach. While we cooking coffee, the bird calling and came…

– 昨天在等鸟时,见到这鸟。可是竟然站离我们~5尺,绝对没机会对焦。今天就打算去“喂食点”看看。可是竟然遇到2个地方塌方,我们就选择走走看鸟+去这个点。走了8公里,在等水泡咖啡。鸟就到了。拿下咯

202312, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

3. 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

 

 

4. Sumatran Ground-Cuckoo, 苏门答腊地鹃, 蘇門答臘綠嘴地鵑, Carpococcyx viridis, スマトラハシリカッコウ

– a very beautiful Ground-Cuckoo and it is as beautiful as the Bornean Ground-Cuckoo. it is shy, move fast on ground

– 非常漂亮的地鹃,就如婆罗洲地鹃一样的美。通常害羞+在地上快速走动

update 202412

Before I get busy again, I’d like to share an unforgettable moment from our photography trip to Sumatra. On Day 1, one of our members faced a “viewfinder” issue with the Canon R5 Mark II. While everything in the viewfinder appeared blurry, the AF points were still visible, and remarkably, every captured image was perfectly focused on the right subject—especially the bird’s eyes!

Shooting without a clear view through the viewfinder is no easy task, yet it’s incredible how this member managed to capture all the key targets with perfect bird-eye focus, relying entirely on the camera’s animal eye detection system. This even included the rare and stunning ground cuckoo.

在我再次忙碌之前,想分享我们苏门答腊摄影之旅中一个难忘的时刻。第一天,我们的一位队员的佳能 R5 Mark II 遇到了“取景器”问题。尽管取景器中的画面完全是模糊的,但自动对焦点仍然可见,令人惊讶的是,所有拍摄的照片都完美地对焦在目标上——尤其是鸟的眼睛!

在没有清晰取景画面的情况下进行拍摄确实极具挑战,但不可思议的是,这位队员完全依靠相机的动物眼部检测功能,成功捕捉到了所有主要目标,并精准对焦在鸟眼上,其中还包括那只罕见而美丽的地鸦。

202411, Danau Kaco, Sumatra, Indonesia

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update 202411

– Last year, after searching for this beautiful bird for two days with another group, we were rewarded with an incredible view. From that experience, we learned that waiting patiently wasn’t enough—we needed to act quickly. Determined, we formed another group to return a year later. This time, on the first day, we only heard the bird but couldn’t catch a glimpse of it. However, on the second day, our efforts paid off with an amazing sighting of this rare and stunning endemic species of Sumatra. Happy  for the group!

 

– 去年,我们与另一个团队一起寻找这只美丽的鸟儿,经过两天的努力,终于得到了一个令人难以置信的观赏机会。从那次经历中,我们明白了,光是耐心等待是不够的——我们需要果断行动。于是,我们决定组织另一个团队,一年后再次前往。这次,第一天我们只能听到鸟鸣,却没能看到它。然而,在第二天,我们的努力终于得到了回报,成功观赏到了这只罕见而美丽的苏门答腊特有鸟种。为团队感到开心!

202411, Danau Kaco, Sumatra, Indonesia

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update 202403

– give some motivation for my friend … jiayou

– 朋友看到这鸟照片中毒。来多一张,加油

20231225, Sg Penuh, Sumatra.

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update 202401

– no one can explain how excited we were when we got this super good view of this bird after 2 full morning waiting and this beautiful bird give us amazing view at the “not common” spot

– 很难讲诉我们当时的心情,等了2天后。这鸟在“鸟点”外出现。真的太美,兴奋。

20231225, Sg Penuh, Sumatra.

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update 202312

– one of ours Sumatra birding main target

– we spend 1 morning at “promising spot” but bird no show, and spend next morning again but just heard it 2 times. But luckily we make decision to walk around and finally with the Dwi sharing the behavior of the bird… manage to have good view and picture.

– 这次苏门答腊鸟行主要目标之一。我们用了一个早上在所谓的“点”没等到什么,加上另一个早上也只是听了鸟叫2声。过了2个早上,我们都在谈下次几时再来时听到鸟叫。我梦们就决定走去找鸟,不等了。还好在走不久后,就没个人看的高高兴兴+拍到照片

20231225, Sg Penuh, Sumatra.

5. Schneider’s Pitta, 施氏八色鸫, 許尼氏八色鳥, Hydrornis schneideri, キタスマトラヤイロチョウ

– a large and rare Pitta with overall blue and brown for male, large beak

update 202411

– One of our main targets for this trip, but it didn’t show up at the “feeding spot.” After waiting at two locations, it suddenly appeared not far away. Everyone quickly grabbed their gear, and although it remained tame, it never came to the feeding spot. Still, we were thrilled to see the female, especially since we missed it last year—though this year, we missed the male!

– 这是我们此行的主要目标之一,但它似乎没有出现在“喂食点”。在两个地点等待后,它突然出现在不远处。大家立刻拿起装备,虽然它依然很驯服,但并没有来到喂食点。不过,我们还是很高兴看到了雌鸟,尤其是去年错过了它——不过今年却错过了雄鸟!

Mount Kerinci, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

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update 202312

– a target bird, we found one while ours night birding after we got ours Rajah Scops-Owl. Happy to found one, before we heading to “feeding spot”. But we only have 2 chance which happen before enough light for better quality of picture.

– Any how it is 20th Pitta for guest…

– Am using new CANON RF200800 which is small aperture lens. But with a travel tripod assist, I managed to have most the picture hit on at ~1/10-1/30

– 主要目标之一,我们在找猫头鹰时找到一只睡觉的。之后我们也到“喂食点”看这鸟与其他的。这鸟只是在一早没光前出来。

– 主要还是用佳能最新 RF200800, 光圈很小(为了轻便),可是有小脚架的帮忙。我主要还是拍到1/10-1/30照片。

202312, Mount Kerinchi, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

6. Mountain Scops-Owl, 黄嘴角鸮, 黃嘴角鴞, Otus spilocephalus, タイワンコノハズク

– small owl normally found new montane area. normally shy to be seen

– 小的猫头鹰,通常在高山上。马来西亚非常不容易见到。

20231229

– a very special moment when we looking for frogmouth and Nightjar. this owl just fly infront of us and looking at us

– 如常,我们晚上出去找蟆口鸱+夜鹰时。这马来西亚非常不容易见到的鸟。竟然飞到我们面前。看着我们。 好高兴

202312, Mount Kerinchi, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

7. Bronze-tailed Peacock-Pheasant, 铜尾孔雀雉, 銅尾孔雀雉, Polyplectron chalcurum, アオオビコクジャク

as other Peacock-Pheasant, it is shy and look at the body feather pattern, this Peacock-Pheasant simply beautiful

update 202312

– as other Peacock-Pheasant, it is shy and not easy to have a good view in the wild. This pair of Sumatra endemic, will show up at one of the feeding station but this male will chase any bird that come close make us only saw the main target Schneider’s Pitta (2 times before light, 1 time night)

– 雨其他孔雀稚一样, 漂亮,害羞。都不容易看到。在施氏八色鸫“喂食”点,有一双回来。很漂亮可是可惜他们在,都会赶其他鸟。所以我们一个早上都没看到其他鸟来。(他们出现后)

202312, Mount Kerinchi, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

 

8. Sunda Forktail, 姬燕尾, 姬燕尾, Enicurus velatus, ヒメエンビシキチョウ

– as other forktail, a small and very shy bird. But it is a beautiful one with rufous head instead ovarall black-and-white.

– 与其他燕尾一样,都是很怕人。也很不一样,大部分燕尾都是黑+白

update 202312

– while we walking on the trail for Ground Cuckoo, this bird always infront us but keep a distance. We didn’t spent too much time for it as rushing for the main target

– 当我们赶去看地鹃的时候,这鸟一只就在我们前面。可是我们没太理会这鸟。大家心情都在地鹃哪了。

20231225, Sg Penuh, Sumatra.

 

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9. Sumatran Bulbul, 苏门答腊短脚鹎, 蘇門答臘短腳鵯, Ixos sumatranus

– a very streaky bulbul and overall very gray.

– overall bulbul, leafbird and most of the colorful birds, songbirds are very low density at west Sumatra

– 一只非常有条纹的鹎,整体呈灰色。

– 在苏门答腊,鹎,叶鹎,鸠都几乎很难看到。

update 202401

– the famous Tapan road had few landslides so we mostly walking at the road (~15-20km) but overall Bulbul, leafbirds, dove almost not heard or visible … but this endemic came down to feed berry while we have good view of ~12 Blue Nuthatch.

– 在塔版路,好几个地方塌方。我只有步行(15-20公里)可是还是非常少鹎,叶鹎,鸠的声音+踪影。这一只特有种,突然飞下来吃小果实。

202312, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

10. Pink-headed Fruit-Dove, 粉红颈果鸠, 粉紅頸果鳩, Ptilinopus porphyreus, ベニガシラヒメアオバト

– such a beautiful fruit-dove with pink head which cannot go wrong

update 202401

– always wanted to see this bird, and so excited to found it at Sumatra while we actually looking at Sunda Owlet which just ~10m from this bird

– 一直以来都非常需要看这鸟,也没特别期望在苏门答腊看到(太多人捉鸟)。当我们找到它时,是多么的兴奋。

202312, Mount Kerinchi, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

 

11. Sumatran Frogmouth, 苍头蟆口鸱, 苍头蟆口鸱, Batrachostomus poliolophus, スマトラガマグチヨタカ

– as other frogmouth it should be nocturnal and always good to meet one in day time look cute.

– 蟆口鸱是夜行鸟,早上见到他绝对是兴奋的一克

update 20240108

– one of ours main target, but missed the night and morning version on day1. But got it on day 2 for both night and day version. It really look like Bornean Frogmouth with “short” tailed

– 我们主要目标鸟之一。可是我们在这鸟点,尽然晚上+早上都没看到。可是在第2天晚上+早上版都拍到。可爱

202312, Mount Kerinchi, Sumatra, Indonesia

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12. Rajah Scops-Owl, 拉氏角鸮, 蘇門答臘角鴞, Otus brookii, ラジャーオオコノハズク

a owl we always heard and wanted to see in Borneo, even it can be different sub-species or species (in future) but It is much easier here .. a small owl like other small and active in dark

– 这鸟是我们在婆罗洲非常希望拍到的鸟。几乎不可能看到。虽然应该是不一样亚种。在这非常容易,虽然也有一定的难度。小,不容易辨别方向。

update 20240114

– even it is high chance to find it’s roosting bird, but we always like to find the bird in night. Ours’ first morning, have a good try and the bird didn’t make any sound… I am amaze how I found it (haha, by the thermal camera.. found it once very near and 2nd time quite a distance)

– 虽然在这,当地导游都会找到早上版的。可是我与我的客人都是喜欢自己找找(不喜欢等人家找到叫你去看)。第一个早上,我们就去找找。到森林后,没很久就找到了。(很不可思议的找到,它没叫!。。不啦我是有热量仪相机找到啦)

202312, Mount Kerinchi, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

 

13. Rusty-breasted Wren-Babbler, 苏门答腊鹪鹛, 鏽胸鷦鶥, Gypsophila rufipectus, スマトラサザイチメドリ

– as other Wren-Babbler this one same moving really fast and active surprise it is not very shy. Moving in pair and bush fast

– 与其他鹪鹛一样动作非常快,草丛中跳来跳去,可是好像不是很害羞。

 

update 202401

– almost not possible to get the picture of this endemic bird with bird watcher … but lucky or not so lucky the main target is no show … while we waiting, I personal looking for this bird and lucky to have this better moment for photo and I actually got 3 in 1 frame.

– 几乎不大可能在短时间拍到这特有种鸟,非常活跃,跳非常快。可是运气好(还是不好?)我们主要目标没出现,只好在这等待。让我有一点时间去拍拍这鸟。鹪鹛啊,我最爱的鸟种。

202312, Mount Kerinchi, Sumatra, Indonesia

14. Sumatran Treepie, 马来树鹊, 蘇門答臘樹鵲, Dendrocitta occipitalis, シラガオナガ

– very common along the Tapan road, but just no luck to have better photo opportunity. Typical treepie call and big-long bird

update 202411

A long brown bird with a metallic-sounding call.

A relatively common Sumatran endemic, but slightly shy when approached for photographs. We were very fortunate to spot it resting and preening while searching for another target.

一只体型较长的棕色鸟,发出金属般的叫声。

一种相对常见的苏门答腊特有鸟类,但在靠近拍摄时显得有些害羞。我们很幸运在寻找其他目标时,发现它正在休息和梳理羽毛。

202411, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

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update 202401

– saw so many of this bird but just dint get a chance to have good photo

– 蛮普通的见不停,可是每一次近点的。

202312, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

15. Red-billed Partridge, 红嘴山鹧鸪, 紅嘴山鷓鴣, Arborophila rubrirostris, アカハシミヤマテッケイ, Puyuh-gonggong sumatera

a very beautiful dark, highland partridge, saw it move it pair

update 202401

– another bird suppose to hope come to feeding station but not, but we managed to heard and found the bird. Again this is another reason setup customize button for my R3 which can shoot in complex environment (just like this) point the focus points (I using 5 point) on to any part of the bird and eye will be lock focus ..very useful and suitable for people like shooting wildbird in move

– 我们以为可以在喂食点看到,可是等了一个早上都没声音。我们没等,在上山路中听到也蛮容易找到(有神器嘛)。还有这是个好教材,我的CANON R3, 为了快速拍到懂得鸟通常都是开全福/中部区域对焦(鸟眼)可是在这种情况是应该很难找到的(有时也可以)。可是我选了其中一个钮,放了5点对焦(鸟眼)。通常找不到后,我很快用这个对焦钮碰鸟的任何一个部位。立刻就可以找到鸟眼了。。真的很好用!

202312, Mount Kerinchi, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

16. Fire-tufted Barbet, 火簇拟鴷, 火簇擬啄木鳥, Psilopogon pyrolophus, アカフサゴシキドリ, TAKUR API, Burung Takor Api

update 202411

This is one of the most common birds at Fraser’s Hill, Malaysia, but its beauty never fails to captivate me. I never tire of seeing or photographing it, even when we’re in Sumatra, Indonesia. My buddy and I were hiking to find other targets, with no much luck—only hearing calls without seeing anything. Then, this bird appeared, coming down low to feed, offering us a perfect opportunity.

这是马来西亚福隆港最常见的鸟之一,但它的美丽总是让我着迷。即使在印度尼西亚苏门答腊,我也从不厌倦再次看到或拍摄它。我和伙伴一起上山寻找其他目标,但运气不佳,只听到叫声却看不到踪影。就在这时,这只鸟飞下来低处觅食,给了我们一个绝佳的拍摄机会。

Mount Kerinci, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

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update 202409

– will be Sumatra again soon, this bird common at Fraser Hill and not that rare at Tapan road.

– 多几个星期就会到回苏门答腊,这鸟在马来西亚蛮普通。在哪Tapan 路夜蛮普通的。

202312, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

17. Long-tailed shrike, 棕背伯劳, 棕背伯勞, Lanius schach, タカサゴモズ, TIRJUP EKOR PANJANG ASIA

update 202411

A very common bird often found near urban areas, frequently making loud calls nearby.

It’s our first bird sighting in Sumatra before we begin our long day at Mount Kerinchi. It stood right by the roadside as we walked up.

一种非常常见的鸟,经常出现在城市附近,时常在附近发出嘈杂的叫声。

– 在我们开始漫长一天之前,这是在苏门答腊看到的第一只鸟。当我们向上行走时,它就站在路边。

202411, Mount Kerinchi, Sumatra, Indonesia

18. 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

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

 

19. Marbled Wren-Babbler, 石纹鹪鹛, 石紋鷦鶥, Turdinus marmoratus, ウロコサザイチメドリ, KEKICAU-MURAI BESAR BUKIT

update 202411

A large Wren-babbler that is highly vocal, active, and shy. It is one of the most thrilling birds to spot and photograph.

Another fortunate morning! After successfully spotting one of the main target Pittas, this bird, as always, actively looked for other interesting birds near the hotel.

一种体型较大的鹪鹩鹛,叫声洪亮,活跃但较为羞涩。它是最令人兴奋的观鸟和拍摄对象之一。

– 又是一个幸运的早晨!在成功发现其中一个主要目标八色鸫后,这只鸟一如既往地在酒店附近积极寻找其他有趣的鸟类。

202411, Tapan Road, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

20. Eyebrowed Wren-Babbler, 纹胸鹪鹛, 紋胸鷦鶥, Napothera epilepidota, コサザイチメドリ, KEKICAU KENING PANJANG

update 202412

always one of my favorite bird to be seen or photograph. This is one I seldom meet at Malaysia but it is pretty common at Sumatra, Indonesia

这是一种我在马来西亚很少见到的鸟,但在印度尼西亚的苏门答腊挺常见的。”

202411, Danau Kaco, Sumatra, Indonesia

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update 202411

– A tiny and very shy bird that is difficult to get a good view of or photograph. Based on my sightings across Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo, and Sumatra, both Sumatra and Borneo offer slightly better chances of seeing this bird clearly. However, Sumatra seems to be the best place for capturing good photos. Without a doubt, the bird stayed long enough for me—even allowing me to record a video!

– 一只体型小且非常害羞的鸟,很难清晰观察或拍摄。根据我在马来西亚半岛、婆罗洲和苏门答腊的观察记录,婆罗洲和苏门答腊的鸟更容易清晰看到。然而,苏门答腊似乎是拍摄好照片的最佳地点。毫无疑问,这只鸟停留了足够长的时间让我拍摄,甚至还让我录了视频!

 

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It’s one of those tiny, mysterious birds that appears briefly and disappears just as quickly. Rare and shy, it’s often challenging to get a clear view. I photographed this bird in Sumatra last year, and this year, with the Photography group, we put in extra effort for a better shot. Finally, we were rewarded with some truly amazing moments with this elusive bird…

这是一种小而神秘的鸟,总是匆匆出现又迅速消失。它稀有且害羞,很难清晰地观察到。去年我在苏门答腊拍摄到了这只鸟,而今年,我和摄影小组一起更加努力,希望能拍到更好的照片。最终,我们得到了与这只难得一见的鸟相遇的美好瞬间。

202411, Danau Kaco, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

21. Salvadori’s Pheasant, 黑尾鹇, 黑尾鷴, Lophura inornata, クロウチワキジ, Sempidan Sumatera

Chunky pheasant endemic to Sumatra’s highlands and foothills. Male is dark iridescent blue, while the female is warm brown with a dark tail. Both sexes have short tails, bright red patches of bare facial skin, and pale bills with a faint hook. Forages quietly on the forest floor, typically singly, sometimes in pairs. Generally fairly quiet; deep “bwoop” contact calls sometimes given, and males give a wing-whirring display that can be audible at close range. [Ebird]

一种体型健硕的雉类,特有于苏门答腊的高地和丘陵地区。雄鸟呈深蓝色金属光泽羽毛,而雌鸟则为温暖的棕色,带有深色尾羽。两性都具有短尾、鲜红的裸露面部皮肤斑块,以及淡色、略带钩状的喙。通常在森林地面上安静觅食,通常单独活动,有时成对出现。总体上相当安静,有时会发出低沉的“布沃普”联系叫声,雄鸟还会进行扇翅展示,在近距离时可听见。

update 202411

– One of the most striking pheasants, we missed the chance to photograph it last year. This year, however, the female appeared at a feeding spot around noon and lingered for a long time, showing no signs of leaving.

– 这是外形蛮美的雉类之一,去年我们错过了拍摄的机会。今年,雌鸟在中午时分出现在一个觅食点,并停留了很长时间,似乎一点都不想离开。

202411, Mount Kerinci, Sumatra, Indonesia

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Halmahera, Indonesia Bird Photography | 哈马黑拉岛: 鸟摄 | liewwk Nature – 17 [update 20260208]

***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 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!

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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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Panasonic G9 + CANON EF500mm F4 + Viltrox EF-M2II : TEST2 High Resolution

I am trying the setup for weeks, and I want to try some not quite fast moving bird with the “High resolution” mode which blend 8 RAW to single which make 80 MP image(raw)

Lets share one of the picture today ..

1. Hooded Pitta

Panasonic G9+ Viltrox Booster + Canon 500mm F4 IS2

F3.2, 1/160, ISO500 – High Resolution Mode

(Click the image for Full size 10368 × 7776 – slight crop from original)

 

2. Jambu Fruit dove, 粉頭果鳩

this lovely bird is feeding on a tree, managed to captured few with high resolution mode

Panasonic G9+ Viltrox Booster + Canon 500mm F4 IS2

F3.5, 1/200, ISO400 – High Resolution Mode

 

3. the Normal single RAW convert JPEG vs High Resolution JPEG

Panasonic G9 – High Resolution Mode (click the picture for view Original size)

a crop from Photoshop

Panasonic G9 – Normal Mode (click the picture for view Original size)

4. Blue-winged Pitta at High Resolution Mode crop ~45MP

– BG is a stream , so it should have some movement .. so can see some weird effect on the bird reflection portion and some BG area

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West Papua, Indonesia Bird Photography | 西巴布亞, 鳥攝 | liewwk Nature 11-29-1 [update 20260214]

For the first time, I skip going for North for autumn … as this special Papua-West Papua Bird Photography tour ..

here is a list of birds

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. 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

Other birds

51. Yellow-billed Kingfisher, 黄嘴翡翠, 黃嘴翡翠, Syma torotoro, キバシショウビン, Cekakak Torotoro

52. Papuan Frogmouth, 巴布亚蟆口鸱, 巴布亞蟆口鴟, Podargus papuensis, パプアガマグチヨタカ, Paruh-kodok papua

53. Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, 葵花鹦鹉, 葵花鸚鵡, Cacatua galerita, キバタン, Kakatua Koki

54. Sulawesi Pitta, 苏拉威西八色鸫, 蘇拉威西八色鶇, Erythropitta celebensis, スラウェシヤイロチョウ

55. Feline Owlet-nightjar, 大裸鼻鸱, 大裸鼻鴟, Aegotheles insignis, オオズクヨタカ, Atoku besar

56. Frilled Monarch, 饰颈皱鹟, 飾頸皺鶲, Arses telescopthalmus, エリマキヒタキ, Kehicap Biku-biku

57. Hook-billed Kingfisher,钩嘴翠鸟, 鉤嘴翠鳥, Melidora macrorrhina, カギハシショウビン, Raja-udang paruh-kait

58. Vogelkop Bowerbird, 褐色园丁鸟, 褐色園丁鳥, Amblyornis inornata, チャイロニワシドリ, Namdur Polos

59. 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

60. Beautiful Fruit-Dove, 深红顶果鸠, 深紅頂果鳩, Ptilinopus pulchellus, ノドジロヒメアオバト, Walik Elok

61. Shining Flycatcher, 辉阔嘴鹟, 華麗闊嘴鶲, Myiagra alecto, テリヒラハシ, Sikatan Kilap

62. Lesser Frigatebird, 白斑军舰鸟, 白班軍艦鳥, Fregata ariel, コグンカンドリ, Cikalang Kecil

63. Golden Monarch, 金王鹟, 黑黃王鶲, Carterornis chrysomela, キイロカササギビタキ, Kehicap Emas

64. Rufous-bellied Kookaburra, 棕腹笑翠鸟, 棕腹笑翠鳥, Dacelo gaudichaud, チャバラワライカワセミ, Kukabura Perut-merah

65. Papuan Nightjar, 巴布亚毛腿夜鹰, 巴布亚毛腿夜鹰, Eurostopodus papuensis, パプアヒゲナシヨタカ, Taktarau Papua

66. Marbled Frogmouth, 云斑蟆口鸱, 雲斑蟆口鴟, Podargus ocellatus, チャイロガマグチヨタカ, Paruh-kodok pualam

67. Eastern Hooded Pitta, 东绿胸八色鸫, 東綠胸八色鶇, Pitta novaeguineae

68. Northern Cassowary, 单垂鹤鸵, 單垂鶴鴕, Casuarius unappendiculatus, パプアヒクイドリ, Kasuari Gelambir-tunggal

69. Mountain Owlet-nightjar, 灰裸鼻鸱, 山裸鼻鴟, Aegotheles albertisi, ミヤマズクヨタカ, Atoku gunung

70. Arfak Catbird, 阿法园丁鸟, 阿法克貓鳥, Ailuroedus arfakianus, アルファクネコドリ, Burung-kucing Arfak

71. Buff-faced Pygmy-Parrot, 棕脸侏鹦鹉, 棕臉侏鸚鵡, Micropsitta pusio, アオボウシケラインコ, Nuri-kate pusio

72. Papuan Pitta, 巴布亞八色鸫, 巴布亞八色鳥, Erythropitta macklotii, パプアヤイロチョウ

73. Papuan Eclectus, 巴布亚红胁绿鹦鹉, 巴布亞紅脅綠鸚鵡, Eclectus polychloros

74. Beach Kingfisher, 白头翡翠, 海灘翡翠, Todiramphus saurophagus, シロガシラショウビン, Cekakak Pantai

75. Crimson Finch, 赤胸星雀, 赤胸星雀, Neochmia phaeton, アサヒスズメ

76. Pesquet’s Parrot, 彼氏鹦鹉, 帕斯克氏鸚鵡, Psittrichas fulgidus, アラゲインコ, Nuri Kabare

77. Drongo Fantail, 须嘴卷尾, 侏卷尾, Chaetorhynchus papuensis, パプアオウチュウ, Srigunting Kerdil

78. Brown Oriole, 褐鹂, 褐色黃鸝, Oriolus szalayi, チャイロコウライウグイス, Kepudang Coklat

79. Papuan Boobook, 褐鹰鸮, 巴布亞褐鷹鴞, Ninox theomacha, セグロアオバズク, Pungguk Papua

Mammals collection

1001. Waigeo Cuscus, 巴布亚斑袋貂, 巴布亞斑袋貂, Spilocuscus papuensis

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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 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。

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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

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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 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 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 2020 June 18

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

update 202012

 

 

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

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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update 202105

– 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。

update 202105

201911, Mount Arfak, West Papua, Indonesia

11. 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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51. Yellow-billed Kingfisher, 黄嘴翡翠, 黃嘴翡翠, Syma torotoro, キバシショウビン, Cekakak Torotoro

a small tree Kingfisher, make a lot of noise while we waiting for our BoP.

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update 202105

– a small, cute yellowish with blue back kingfisher, like stand near the canopy

– 小,黄-蓝背的可爱翠鸟

201911, Waigeo, Indonesia

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My other Kingfisher collection

Alcedinidae series: Kingfisher | 翠鸟科 | liewwk Nature 15-14 [update 20260212]

 

52. Papuan Frogmouth, 巴布亚蟆口鸱, 巴布亞蟆口鴟, Podargus papuensis, パプアガマグチヨタカ, Paruh-kodok papua

Frogmouth is one of my favorite bird family .. and I like to see them at night .. this frogmouth is huge !!! average 53cm !!!! We do not really look for it but on the way to our BoP saw it on the wire, road site so I decided to walk down shoot it with handheld .. yes handheld 😀 to reduce time waste …

蟆口鴟是我最喜歡的鳥種之一。這鳥很大,真的很大見到它時。我也嚇到,~53公分 !!!在去拍紅極樂鳥路中,我們停了一會把他拿下。我可是手持拍的。

update 202509

It’s a massive bird (according to the field guide, 45–60 cm), and it truly looks huge when seen up close. We were lucky that Ahmad took us to his house—yes, just right across from it—to see three of them roosting. But I still hope to see it one day at night, with those glowing red eyes!

这是一只体型非常大的鸟(根据图鉴约45–60厘米),现场看真的很大!
很幸运 Ahmad 带我们去他家(就在他家对面)看到3只正在栖息的鸟。但我还是很想哪天能在夜晚看到它,看到那双“红眼睛”的样子。

202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

 

 

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Malaysia Frogmouth series

Podargidae series: Frogmouth | 蟆口鸱科 | liewwk Nature 6-4 [update 20250909]

53. Sulphur-crested Cockatoo, 葵花鹦鹉, 葵花鸚鵡, Cacatua galerita, キバタン, Kakatua Koki

– Big size, common and not easy to miss but difficult to have a good picture as always perch high up

– 蠻普通的,大型。不容易錯過。可是總是站高高。

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54. Sulawesi Pitta,苏拉威西八色鸫, 蘇拉威西八色鶇, Erythropitta celebensis, スラウェシヤイロチョウ

– We expand our last day back to Malaysia from Makassar for this Pitta and Black-Headed Kingfisher

– as usual lovely and beautiful Red-Bellied Pitta .. now split as Sulawesi Pitta which is endemic to Sulawesi island

– 這是特別在回程的特別安排。我們的回程到了蘇拉威西南部。

– 紅腹八色鶇分出來的其中一種。

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55. Feline Owlet-nightjar, 大裸鼻鸱, 大裸鼻鴟, Aegotheles insignis, オオズクヨタカ, Atoku besar

– one of the main target bird family for the trip

– what a bird when we first see this bird

– 我麼團的主要目標鳥種。見到時多麼的興奮。

update 2020 Sept

Feline Owlet-nightjar,大裸鼻鸱, 大裸鼻鴟, Aegotheles insignis

update 2020 April 22

Feline Owlet-nightjar, 大裸鼻鴟, Aegotheles insignis

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56. Frilled Monarch, 饰颈皱鹟, 飾頸皺鶲, Arses telescopthalmus, エリマキヒタキ, Kehicap Biku-biku

– One of the most beautiful Monarch seen so far …this male just lovely with a blue eye-ring.

– male Blue-white and female is orange-rufous

– 非常特別與漂亮的王

update 202102

– when I first saw the female, I was like wow this Monarch is just gorgeous. then we spent quite some time getting the male into the frame too.

– as other Monarch, active and noisy bird

– 當我們見到母鳥時真的不能相信這麼漂亮的王鶲

– 讓後我們都決定用一點時間把公鳥拍下。 

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57. Hook-billed Kingfisher,钩嘴翠鸟, 鉤嘴翠鳥, Melidora macrorrhina, カギハシショウビン, Raja-udang paruh-kait

– heard this bird calling many places but just too shy to show

– obvious bill shape

– 很多點都能聽到它叫。就是很難見到。

update 202507

Excited to revisit this amazing birding spot soon! During our last trip, we spent quite a bit of time searching for this unique “hook-billed” bird—but the effort was totally worth it. Can’t wait to try again in West Papua!

很快又要重访这个超棒的观鸟地点!上次我们花了不少时间找这只特别的“钩嘴”鸟,最后终于成功看到。希望这次在西巴布亚还能再次见到它!

201911, West Papua, Indonesia

 

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58. Vogelkop Bowerbird, 褐色园丁鸟, 褐色園丁鳥, Amblyornis inornata, チャイロニワシドリ, Namdur Polos

– one of the amazing birds, how this bird behaves… we spend our rest time to monitor this bird for 2 evenings.. it just amazing collect and put the same color “rubbish” to decorate the house.

– while we hiking for other birding sites, I actually notice some colorful rubbish been hide in some hole …think the bird knows how to keep the “rubbish” in another location if it is not required.

– 蠻大,沒什麼顏色的鳥。

– 非常特別的鳥,會把不一樣的”垃圾“。顏色分類。真的很厲害。

update 202105

 

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59. 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

– Blue-white, red bill & long-tailed

– this bird is common especially at Raja Ampat,  but it just too active and shy ..

– 印尼拉賈安帕群島蠻普通的鳥,可是很害羞。不容易拍照片。

Common Paradise-Kingfisher, 普通仙翡翠, 普通仙翡翠, Tanysiptera galatea
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60. Beautiful Fruit-Dove, 深红顶果鸠, 深紅頂果鳩, Ptilinopus pulchellus, ノドジロヒメアオバト, Walik Elok

– as the name state, it is a very beautiful dove

– pink crown, green black-white breast- orange-yellow belly

– 非常漂亮的果鳩

– 粉紅頭冠,灰白臉與胸,綠背。

– 非常害羞。

update 202508

Small and stunning—another beautiful fruit-dove!
In all my previous visits, we only had brief glimpses, often high up and far away. But this time, it came down low and stayed with us for a good while. What a treat!

又一只小巧又漂亮的绿鸠!
之前几次来,这种鸟都是在高高的树上,只能短暂看到。
但这次它飞得很低,还停留了很久,真的太惊喜了!

202508, Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

 

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Beautiful Fruit-Dove, 深红顶果鸠, 深紅頂果鳩,Ptilinopus pulchellus
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61. Shining Flycatcher, 辉阔嘴鹟, 華麗闊嘴鶲, Myiagra alecto, テリヒラハシ, Sikatan Kilap

– very beautiful birds especially male and female both have their attractions

– male full dark blue and female dark blue head, white underpart and rufous upper

– interesting to see their mouth, shinning yellow

很美麗的鳥。公鳥與母鳥都有不一樣的美。 公鳥-暗藍。母鳥-暗藍頭部,白胸,棕背。它們叫的的時候,可以見到它們的嘴裡可是光亮的嘴。

update 202508

One of the most common lowland birds in West Papua—but still very special, especially when it opens its mouth, showing off that bright, shiny color. And the female is just as stunning! (I’ll post her next time.)

For us, after a long day of travel, this was the first bird to welcome us—right outside our room!

这是西巴布亚低地最常见的鸟之一,但当它张嘴时,闪亮的颜色让它看起来特别迷人。雌鸟也非常漂亮!(下次再发照片)

我们经过一天舟车劳顿,第一只来欢迎我们的鸟,就在我们房间外出现了!

202508, Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

 

 

 

 

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- this bird very active and beautiful for both male and female

- captured our stay at our hotel at Raja Ampat

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62. Lesser Frigatebird, 白斑军舰鸟, 白班軍艦鳥, Fregata ariel, コグンカンドリ, Cikalang Kecil

– one of the least common in this region with the Greater

– male is easier to distinct but females sometimes confuse.

– LF which refers has obviously the extended spurs which absent from Greater Frigatebird. some angles may confuse with Christmas Island Frigatebird.

update 202101

- captured this at our hotel near the beach while our stay at Raja Ampat, Indonesia

- the spurs extend from the center white breast

- blackhead, the white breast should be an adult female?



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63. Golden Monarch, 金王鹟, 黑黃王鶲, Carterornis chrysomela, キイロカササギビタキ, Kehicap Emas

– active and beautiful bird, overall yellow-black

– 非常活躍的鳥。黃-黑

update 202105

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64. Rufous-bellied Kookaburra, 棕腹笑翠鸟, 棕腹笑翠鳥, Dacelo gaudichaud, チャバラワライカワセミ, Kukabura Perut-merah

 

update 202508

One of the most common birds around, but this time it kept its distance and wasn’t too friendly. Still, we managed to get plenty of nice flight shots.
Such a beautiful bird, especially when its wings are fully open!

这是这里最常见的鸟之一,不过这次它不太亲人,一直保持距离。
但我们还是拍到了不少它飞行时的照片。
展开翅膀的时候真的很漂亮!

202508, Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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I remember this bird being fairly common at many of the sites we visited across West Papua—and when seen up close, it’s truly stunning.

我记得这种鸟在我们造访的西巴布亚岛多个地点都相当常见——而且当你近距离观察时,它真的非常漂亮。

201911, West Papua, Indonesia

 

65. Papuan Nightjar, 巴布亚毛腿夜鹰, 巴布亚毛腿夜鹰, Eurostopodus papuensis, パプアヒゲナシヨタカ, Taktarau Papua

update 202507

This bird is endemic to Papua Island, and unlike some species that require long waits, this one was a quick and lucky tick! It perched right where we wanted—such a satisfying moment.

这是巴布亚岛的特有鸟种,比起其他需要久等的鸟,这只来得特别快,轻松打卡!它刚好停在我们最想拍的位置,太开心了!

202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

 

66. Marbled Frogmouth, 云斑蟆口鸱, 雲斑蟆口鴟, Podargus ocellatus, チャイロガマグチヨタカ, Paruh-kodok pualam

update 202507

Big thanks to the team for their persistence! We finally got a good look at this fairly common lowland forest bird in West Papua. It was a bit of a shame the first one only I managed to photograph—but luckily, we found it again and everyone got their shot!

感谢团队的坚持,终于在西巴布亚低地森林里好好看到这只相对常见的鸟。可惜第一次只有我拍到照片,好在后来又遇到一只,大家都拍到了!

202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

 

 

67. Eastern Hooded Pitta, 东绿胸八色鸫, 東綠胸八色鶇, Pitta novaeguineae

update 202507

This was another tricky bird to get! We spent two hours on the first afternoon, and only I managed to get a partial shot of the head and body. The next day trying for Papuan Pitta was another tough one—again, I was the only one who got a photo. On our final evening, Ahmad suggested trying a new bird hide. (bird not come for feed) —just walked and flew around. But in the end, everyone finally got a look at this Papua endemic!

这又是一种很难拍到的鸟!第一天下午我们花了两个小时,只有我拍到了一部分头和身体。第二天去找巴布亚八色鸫又失败了,还是只有我有照片。最后一天傍晚,Ahmad 建议我们去一个新鸟点(不是喂食点),只是在周围走来飞去。幸运的是,最后大家终于都看到并拍到了这只巴布亚特有种!

202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

 

68. Northern Cassowary, 单垂鹤鸵, 單垂鶴鴕, Casuarius unappendiculatus, パプアヒクイドリ, Kasuari Gelambir-tunggal

update 202508

It’s a huge bird with a brightly colored head. I missed it during my last trip, but this time I finally got to see two—moving around almost like pets, even with names! Really happy to finally see this massive and beautiful bird.

这是一只体型很大的鸟,头部颜色非常鲜艳。上次旅行错过了,这次终于看到两只,它们像宠物一样四处走动,还有名字!很高兴终于见到这只又大又漂亮的鸟。

 

202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

 

69. Mountain Owlet-nightjar, 灰裸鼻鸱, 山裸鼻鴟, Aegotheles albertisi, ミヤマズクヨタカ, Atoku gunung

update 202508

This is another one of my favorite bird families—always a top priority whenever I visit sites where it’s possible to see them. During our 4-day stay at Mount Arfak, we saw four individuals: three Mountain and one Feline Owlet-nightjar. This one was especially memorable—so beautiful and just about 5–8 feet away, staring right at us!

这是我最喜欢的鸟类之一,每次去有机会看到它的地方,它都是我优先想找的目标。我们在阿尔法克山待了四天,看到了四只:三只灰裸鼻鸱,一只大裸鼻鸱。特别是这只,非常漂亮,就在我们面前大约五到八英尺远看着我们,太惊喜了!

202507, Mount Arfak, West Papua

 

70. Arfak Catbird, 阿法园丁鸟, 阿法克貓鳥, Ailuroedus arfakianus, アルファクネコドリ, Burung-kucing Arfak

update 202508

It’s not a new family or species — I’ve definitely photographed this bird before during a previous visit to the Arfak area. But this time, I got to witness it fighting with a Lophorina superba while trying to attract a female at the “stage.”

这不是新的科或鸟种——之前在阿尔法克地区已经拍过它了。

不过这次亲眼看到它在“舞台”上,为了吸引雌鸟而和华美极乐鸟(Lophorina superba)激烈争斗。

202507, Mount Arfak, West Papua

 

71. Buff-faced Pygmy-Parrot, 棕脸侏鹦鹉, 棕臉侏鸚鵡, Micropsitta pusio, アオボウシケラインコ, Nuri-kate pusio

update 202508

This tiny parrot was feeding—maybe on ants?—along a tree trunk. Luckily, a few came down low near the village, giving us a great look. Up close, it’s truly beautiful; otherwise, it just looks like a little green blur zipping around!

这是一只非常小的鹦鹉,像是在树干上吃蚂蚁?幸运的是,有几只飞得很低,在村子附近出现。近看真的很漂亮,不然看起来就像一团小绿影在动来动去!

202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

 

72. Papuan Pitta, 巴布亞八色鸫, 巴布亞八色鳥, Erythropitta macklotii, パプアヤイロチョウ

update 20508

This bird showed up a few times throughout our West Papua trip and became one of our frequently seen species. Unfortunately, only I managed to get some record shots—others only saw it walk past! It actually paused in this spot for around 4 seconds, but due to the bird hide’s viewing angle, not everyone could get a photo.

这只鸟在我们这次西巴布亚的行程中出现了好几次,算是常见鸟种之一。可惜只有我拍到几张记录照,其他人只是看到它走过去!其实它在这个位置停了大约4秒,但因为鸟屋的角度问题,不是每个人都能拍到。

202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

 

73. Papuan Eclectus, 巴布亚红胁绿鹦鹉, 巴布亞紅脅綠鸚鵡, Eclectus polychloros

update 202508

This is one of the most common birds on Waigeo Island—you can often see them flying around. We were lucky to stay at a resort where they flew close by and occasionally perched on nearby fruit trees. Just before heading out for our evening birding session, this lovely female came really close and low for us—what a treat!

这是瓦吉欧岛最常见的鸟之一,经常能看到它们飞来飞去。我们很幸运住在一个它们常常飞近、还会停在附近果树上的度假村。就在我们傍晚出发观鸟前,一只漂亮的雌鸟飞到很近、很低的地方,给了我们一个惊喜!

202508, Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

 

74. Beach Kingfisher, 白头翡翠, 海灘翡翠, Todiramphus saurophagus, シロガシラショウビン, Cekakak Pantai

update 202509

This kingfisher is quite common from Maluku to Papua Island—not a rare bird, but like many kingfishers, it can be shy when approached. Also, it’s not the easiest to photograph, especially with its bright head that’s easy to overexpose.

After our noon break, we explored along the river and were lucky to spot one perched nearby. Even better, it came back again for another look!

这是一种从马鲁古到巴布亚岛都很常见的翠鸟,虽然不稀有,但和很多翠鸟一样,当人靠近时会变得害羞。拍照也不太容易,尤其是它头部颜色鲜艳,很容易过曝。

午休后我们沿着河边继续寻找新鸟种,幸运地看到这只翠鸟停在附近,后来它还飞回来一次,真是太幸运了!

202508, Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

 

75. Crimson Finch, 赤胸星雀, 赤胸星雀, Neochmia phaeton, アサヒスズメ

update 202509

This was one of the birds we saw several times during our West Papua birding tour. Surprisingly, it wasn’t very shy and allowed us to get quite close!

这是我们在西巴布亚观鸟之旅中多次见到的鸟。令人惊喜的是,它对人类并不害羞,也不难靠近!

202507, Nimbokrang, Jayapura, West Papua, Indonesia

 

76. Pesquet’s Parrot, 彼氏鹦鹉, 帕斯克氏鸚鵡, Psittrichas fulgidus, アラゲインコ, Nuri Kabare

update 202509

One of the exciting moments was spotting this shy and rare bird through the thick morning mist. Thanks to Pak Esli’s persistence, he returned the next morning and got a much better view!

第一次在浓雾中看到这只稀有又害羞的鸟时真的很兴奋。多亏Pak Esli的坚持,他隔天早上又去了一次,终于看到了更清楚的画面!

202507, Mount Arfak, West Papua

 

77. Drongo Fantail, 须嘴卷尾, 侏卷尾, Chaetorhynchus papuensis, パプアオウチュウ, Srigunting Kerdil

update 202509

This bird behaves much like a fantail but has the appearance of a drongo—a truly unique combination. While the rest of the group was in the hide, I was left outside (no seat available), which turned out to be a blessing, as I got to enjoy this strange and wonderful bird up close!

这只鸟的行为非常像扇尾鹟,但外形却更像卷尾,真是奇特的组合。当天大家都在躲棚里,而我因为没座位被“请”在外,反而幸运地遇到这只奇怪又迷人的鸟,近距离欣赏它的风采!

202507, Mount Arfak, West Papua

 

78. Brown Oriole, 褐鹂, 褐色黃鸝, Oriolus szalayi, チャイロコウライウグイス, Kepudang Coklat

update 202509

It gives off a call similar to an oriole, yet its appearance is rather plain and understated. Despite its simple look, it’s a species we rarely get to see up close or capture in photographs, making this encounter quite special.

它发出类似黄鹂的叫声,但外表却非常朴素普通。虽然看起来不起眼,但这是一种我们很少近距离看到或拍摄到的鸟种,这次的遇见确实特别珍贵。

202508, Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

 

79. Papuan Boobook, 褐鹰鸮, 巴布亞褐鷹鴞, Ninox theomacha, セグロアオバズク, Pungguk Papua

update 202512

One of the easiest and most rewarding night birding moments! This lovely endemic owl started calling right at dusk near the roadside. We didn’t have to wait long — just a short walk into the bushes, and there it was, perched and showing well for everyone. A truly special night encounter!

这是一次最轻松又精彩的夜间观鸟经历之一!这只可爱的特有鸮在傍晚就在路边开始叫声,我们几乎不用等太久,只需走进树丛里一点点,它就静静地站在那里,完美展示给大家看。真是一次特别的夜晚邂逅!

202508, Waigeo Island, West Papua, Indonesia

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1001. Waigeo Cuscus, 巴布亚斑袋貂, 巴布亞斑袋貂, Spilocuscus papuensis

update 202508

It’s not a new mammal family, but definitely a new addition to our collection! Spotted this stunning-looking mammal on Waigeo Island. While everyone was enjoying coffee and waiting for fruit-doves, some local kids called us into the forest. We couldn’t really understand what they were saying—but soon enough, this beautiful creature appeared, low and close. What a surprise and such a beautiful moment!

虽然不是新的哺乳动物科,但确实是我们新发现的精彩成员!在Waigeo岛上拍到这只漂亮的哺乳动物。当时大家正一边喝咖啡一边等着果鸠出现,突然有几个当地小孩拉我们进森林,虽然一开始听不太懂他们说什么,但很快这只美丽的动物就低低地靠近了我们。哇,太惊喜了,真是太漂亮的生物!

202508, Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

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i. Banggai Island (Peleng)

 

 

 

 

 

 

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1a. Green-backed Kingfisher, 绿背翡翠, Actenoides monachus, チャバラショウビン, Cekakak-hutan tunggir-hijau

1b. Green-backed Kingfisher (Black-headed), 绿背翡翠, Actenoides monachus capucinus, チャバラショウビン, Cekakak-hutan tunggir-hijau

2. Lilac-cheeked Kingfisher, 苏拉蓝耳翠鸟, 蘇拉藍耳翠鳥, Cittura cyanotis cyanotis, アオミミショウビン, Raja-udang pipi-ungu

3. Sulawesi Dwarf-Kingfisher, 苏拉威西小三趾翠鸟, 蘇拉威西小三趾翠鳥, Ceyx fallax, セレベスカワセミ, Udang-merah sulawesi

4. Great-billed Kingfisher, 大嘴翡翠, 黑嘴鸛嘴翡翠, Pelargopsis melanorhyncha, セレベスコウハシショウビン, Pekaka Bua-bua

5. Scaly-breasted Kingfisher, 鱗胸翡翠,Actenoides princeps, チャイロショウビン, Cekakak-hutan dada-sisik

6. Sacred Kingfisher, 白眉翡翠, 白眉翡翠, Todiramphus sanctus, ヒジリショウビン, Cekakak Australia

7. Ruddy Kingfisher, 赤翡翠, Halcyon coromanda, アカショウビン, Cekakak Merah

8. Sulawesi Pitta, 苏拉威西八色鸫, 蘇拉威西八色鶇, Erythropitta celebensis, スラウェシヤイロチョウ

9. Knobbed Hornbill, 苏拉皱盔犀鸟, 蘇拉皺盔犀鳥, Rhyticeros cassidix, アカコブサイチョウ, Julang Sulawesi

10. Sulawesi Scops-Owl, 苏拉威西角鸮, 蘇拉威西角鴞, Otus manadensis manadensis, セレベスコノハズク, Celepuk Sulawesi

11. Great Eared-Nightjar, 毛腿夜鹰, 毛腿夜鷹, Lyncornis macrotis, オオミミヨタカ, Taktarau Besar,TAPTIBAU BESAR

12. Sulawesi Nightjar, 苏拉威西夜鹰, 蘇拉威西夜鷹, Caprimulgus celebensis, スラウェシヨタカ, Cabak Sulawesi

13. Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle, 苏拉威西鹰雕, 蘇拉威西鷹雕, Nisaetus lanceolatus, セレベスクマタカ, Elang Sulawesi

14. Spot-tailed Goshawk, 斑尾鹰, 點尾鷹, Accipiter trinotatus, シラボシオオタカ, Elang-alap ekor-totol

15. White-faced Cuckoo-Dove, 白脸蕉鸠, 白臉蕉鳩, Turacoena manadensis, カオジロクロバト, Merpati-hitam sulawesi

16. Minahassa Masked-Owl, 米纳仓鸮, 米納倉鴞, Tyto inexspectata, ミナハサメンフクロウ, Serak Minahasa

17. Sulawesi Woodpecker, 苏拉威西啄木, 蘇拉威西啄木, Yungipicus temminckii, セレベスコゲラ, Caladi Sulawesi

18. Yellow-billed Malkoha, 苏拉黄嘴地鹃, 蘇拉黃嘴地鵑, Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus, セレベスバンケンモドキ, Kadalan Sulawesi

19. Golden-mantled Racquet-tail, 金衣盘尾鹦鹉, 金衣盤尾鸚鵡, Prioniturus platurus, ウチワインコ, Kring-kring bukit

20. Isabelline Bush-hen, 苏拉苦恶鸟, 蘇拉苦惡鳥, Amaurornis isabellina, チャバラバンクイナ, Kareo Sulawesi

21. Superb Fruit-Dove, 华丽果鸠, 壯麗果鳩, Ptilinopus superbus, クロオビヒメアオバト, Walik Raja

22. Speckled Boobook, 斑鹰鸮, 斑鷹鴞, Ninox punctulata, フイリアオバズク, Pungguk Tutul

23. Great-billed Heron, 大嘴鹭大嘴鷺, Ardea sumatrana, スマトラサギ, Cangak Laut

24. Purple-winged Roller, 藍翅佛法僧, 紫翅佛法僧, Coracias temminckii, セレベスブッポウソウ, Tiong-lampu sulawesi

25. Ochre-bellied Boobook, 赭腹鹰鸮, 赭腹鷹鴞, Ninox ochracea, チャバラアオバズク, Pungguk Oker

26. Azure-rumped Parrot, 蓝背鹦鹉, 蘇門答臘藍背鸚鵡, Tanygnathus sumatranus, ササハインコ, Betet-kelapa punggung-biru

27. Sulawesi Hanging-Parrot, 苏拉短尾鹦鹉, 蘇拉威西短尾鸚鵡, Loriculus stigmatus, セレベスサトウチョウ, Serindit Sulawes2

28. Ashy Woodpecker, 暗黄啄木鸟, 暗黃啄木鳥, Mulleripicus fulvus, ツラアカボウシゲラ, Pelatuk Kelabu-Sulawesi

29. Gray-sided Flowerpecker, 灰胁啄花鸟, 灰邊厚嘴啄花, Dicaeum celebicum, ノドアカハナドリ, Cabai Panggul-kelabu

30. Yellow-sided Flowerpecker, 黄胁啄花鸟, 金緣啄花, Dicaeum aureolimbatum, セレベスハナドリ, Cabai Panggul-kuning

31. Philippine Megapode, 菲律宾塚雉, 菲律賓塚雉, Megapodius cumingii, パラワンツカツクリ, Gosong Pilipina

32. Barred Rail, 横斑秧鸡, 橫斑秧雞, Gallirallus torquatus, ムナオビクイナ, Mandar-padi zebra

33. Black-crowned White-eye, 白额绣眼鸟, 黑冠繡眼, Zosterops atrifrons, クロビタイメジロ, Kacamata Dahi-hitam

34. Sulawesi Masked-Owl, 苏拉仓鸮, 蘇拉威西蒼鴞, Tyto rosenbergii, Serak Sulawesi, セレベスメンフクロウ

35. Black Sunbird, 黑花蜜鸟, 黑花蜜鳥, Leptocoma aspasia, クロタイヨウチョウ, Burung-madu hitam

36. Yellow-breasted Racquet-tail, 红斑扇尾鹦鹉, 黃腹盤尾鸚鵡, Prioniturus flavicans, ズアカウチワインコ

37. White-bellied Imperial-Pigeon, 斑尾皇鸠, 白腹皇鳩, Ducula forsteni, シロハラオビオバト

38. Sulawesi Myna, 苏拉王椋鸟, 蘇拉威西王椋鳥, Basilornis celebensis, セレベスオオサマムクドリ

39. White-necked Myna, 白颈鹊椋鸟, 白頸鵲椋鳥, Streptocitta albicollis, カササギムクドリ, Blibong Pendeta

40. Crimson-crowned Flowerpecker, 红冠啄花鸟, 緋紅冠啄花, Dicaeum nehrkorni, ズアカハナドリ

41. Pale-blue Monarch, 灰蓝王鹟, 淡藍王鶲, Hypothymis puella, セレベスフジイロヒタキ

42. Maleo, 塚雉, 蘇拉威西塚雉, Macrocephalon maleo, セレベスツカツクリ

43. Red-eared Fruit-Dove, 费氏果鸠, 紅臉果鳩, Ptilinopus fischeri, ハイボウシヒメアオバト

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

45. Rusty-backed Thrush, 红背地鸫, 紅背地鶇, Geokichla erythronota, ムナグロジツグミ, Anis Punggung-merah

46. Bay Coucal, 苏拉鸦鹃, 蘇拉鴉鵑, Centropus celebensis, セレベスバンケン, Bubut Sulawesi

47. Sulawesi Myzomela, 苏拉摄蜜鸟, 蘇拉威西攝蜜鳥, Myzomela chloroptera, セレベスクレナイミツスイ, Myzomela merah-tua sulawesi

48. Black-billed Koel, 黑嘴噪鹃, 黑嘴噪鵑, Eudynamys melanorhynchus, スラウェシオニカッコウ, Tuwur Sulawesi

49. Sulawesi Crow, 苏拉威西乌鸦, 蘇拉威西烏鴉, Corvus celebensis

50. Black-faced Munia, 黑脸文鸟, 印尼黑臉文鳥, Lonchura molucca, モルッカキンパラ, Bondol Taruk

51. Sulawesi Hornbill, 白颊犀鸟, 白頰斑嘴犀鳥, Rhabdotorrhinus exarhatus, カオジロサイチョウ, Kangkareng Sulawesi

52. Fiery-browed Starling, 火眉红椋鸟, 蘇拉紅椋鳥, Enodes erythrophris, アカマユムクドリ, Jalak Alis-sapi

53. Hylocitrea, 林啸鹟, 橙脇嘯鶇, Hylocitrea bonensis, Hylocitrea bonensis, Kancilan Buah

54. Banda Sea Pitta, 斑达八色鸫, 斑達八色鶇, Pitta vigorsii, バンダカイノドグロヤイロチョウ

55. Banggai Scops-Owl, 邦盖角鸮, 邦蓋角鴞, Otus mendeni

56. Cinnabar Boobook, 朱红鹰鸮, 辛納巴鷹鴞, Ninox iOS, シュイロアオバズク, Pungguk Merah-tua

57. Sulawesi Masked-Owl, 苏拉仓鸮, 蘇拉威西蒼鴞, Tyto rosenbergii, Serak Sulawesi, セレベスメンフクロウ

58. Black-naped Fruit-Dove, 黑项果鸠, 黑頸果鳩, Ptilinopus melanospilus, カルカヤバト, PUNAI-BUAH HIJAU BARAT

59. Sulawesi Goshawk, 苏拉凤头鹰, 灰頭鳳頭鷹, Lophospiza griseiceps, セレベスオオタカ, Elang-alap kepala-kelabu

60. Green Imperial-Pigeon (Rufous-naped), 绿皇鸠, 綠皇鳩, Ducula aenea paulina, ミカドバト, Burung Pergam Hijau

61. Ivory-backed Woodswallow, 白背燕鵙, 白背燕鵙, Artamus monachus, セレベスモリツバメ, Kekep Sulawesi

62. Banggai Fruit-Dove, 暗颏果鸠, 望涯果鳩, Ptilinopus subgularis, バンガイヒメアオバト, Walik Malomiti

63. Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle, 苏拉蛇雕, 蘇拉威西蛇鵰, Spilornis rufipectus, スラウェシチュウヒワシ, Elang-ular sulawesi

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1001. Celebes crested macaque, 黑冠猕猴, 黑冠獼猴, Macaca nigra, yaki

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Our Main Targets, 5 endemic Kingfishers

1a. Green-backed Kingfisher, 绿背翡翠, Actenoides monachus, チャバラショウビン, Cekakak-hutan tunggir-hijau

one of the very common endemics, see this almost every day at lowland forest … and quite tame to get close

update 2020 Feb 21

 

very common and see almost everyday at Tangkoko

1b. Green-backed Kingfisher (Black-headed), 绿背翡翠, Actenoides monachus capucinus, チャバラショウビン

this is a special bird for Sulawesi as it is only for South-Sulawesi (we got this from Makassar). the rest of the area having “Blue-headed” instead of Black-headed

update 202310

– a special target at South Sulawesi, it is not as easy as the Tangkoko version of Green-backed. Look different on head , darker

– 苏拉威西南部其中一只目标鸟。与谈果果绿背翡翠有点像,可是头部黑。也没这么乖。

201911, Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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2. Lilac-cheeked Kingfisher, 苏拉蓝耳翠鸟, 蘇拉藍耳翠鳥, Cittura cyanotis cyanotis, アオミミショウビン, Raja-udang pipi-ungu

another quite common and tame endemic Kingfisher … even the color make it slightly difficult to spot

 

 

very lucky guests have it male and female stand so close to each other

3. Sulawesi Dwarf-Kingfisher, 苏拉威西小三趾翠鸟, 蘇拉威西小三趾翠鳥, Ceyx fallax, セレベスカワセミ, Udang-merah sulawesi

– as other Dwarf-Kingfisher, small but with slight purple and more orange

– 与其他三趾翠鸟都是蛮小,也算是最难拍到满意的。

update 202012

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lucky to have it so close and show it’s beautiful back.

4. Great-billed Kingfisher, 大嘴翡翠, 黑嘴鸛嘴翡翠, Pelargopsis melanorhyncha, セレベスコウハシショウビン, Pekaka Bua-bua

– an endemic for the Sulawesi that found near the mangrove. someone say this is the ugliest bird from Sulawesi… but not for me .. it is handsome for sure

– 与马来西亚的鹳嘴翡翠很像。都是较大形,嘴大。在红树林。

 

update 2020 April 21

Great-billed Kingfisher, 大嘴翡翠,Ardea sumatrana

got few birds while at the mangrove boat ride

 

5. Scaly-breasted Kingfisher, 鱗胸翡翠,Actenoides princeps, チャイロショウビン, Cekakak-hutan dada-sisik

– tropical, moist, montane forests or hilly

– Sulawesi endemic

– 在高山山丘叢林。

– 蘇拉威西特有種

 

update 2020 May 3

Scaly-breasted Kingfisher, 鱗胸翡翠, Actenoides princeps

just another endemic of 5 Kingfishers

a male bird. slightly shy compare to female .. cant get close to the bird

female. very tame captured think ~10m away

6. Sacred Kingfisher, 白眉翡翠, 白眉翡翠, Todiramphus sanctus, ヒジリショウビン, Cekakak Australia

– winter Migrant (South) before heading home

– look very similar to Collared Kingfisher with more white overall

– 與白領翡翠像。

 

 

Got this extra bonus while we at Mangrove Boat ride for the Great Billed Kingfisher

7. Ruddy Kingfisher, 赤翡翠, Halcyon coromanda, アカショウビン, Cekakak Merah

– another common resident, widespread across Asia

– 亞洲蠻普通的翡翠。赤色,帶紫。

 

Got this extra bonus while we at Mangrove Boat ride for the Great Billed Kingfisher

8. Sulawesi Pitta,苏拉威西八色鸫, 蘇拉威西八色鶇, Erythropitta celebensis, スラウェシヤイロチョウ

– previously under Red-bellied Pitta and split

– one of the lovely endemic

紅胸八色鶇分出來的

– 蘇拉威西特有種。

update 202311

– a bird that we shoot nearby feeding station for this bird, but we didn’t feed the bird… so do we consider take photo of feeding bird ? Yes or No ?

– 我们在喂食点附近见到,拍到。可是这属于拍喂食点的鸟? 有对有不对?

201909, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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update 202012

– small and red-bellied pitta

– a split from Red-bellied pitta, as the name stated. An endemic of Sulawesi.

update 202105

201911, Makassar, Sulawesi, Indonesia

update 202012

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missed this at Tangkoko, thought going to miss this .. somehow got it just ~1 hour arrived Tomohon and 15 min after got the Scaly-breasted Kingfisher

9. Knobbed Hornbill, 苏拉皱盔犀鸟, 蘇拉皺盔犀鳥, Rhyticeros cassidix, アカコブサイチョウ, Julang Sulawesi

– another endemic for Sulawesi. very beautiful Hornbill

– 非常漂亮的特有種犀鳥。

update 202511

This was one of our main targets here, and we were lucky to have three individuals giving us great views and photo opportunities.

Personally, I think this is one of the most stunning hornbill species I’ve ever seen.

这是我们此行的目标之一,很高兴我们遇到了三只,都给了我们绝佳的观赏和拍摄机会。

对我来说,这是最美丽的犀鸟种类之一。

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia
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update 2020 May 5

Knobbed Hornbill, 蘇拉皺盔犀鳥, Rhyticeros cassidix, アカコブサイチョウ, Julang Sulawesi

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it is nesting season , so almost all will got the same tree, same angle 😀

so lucky saw ~6 birds flying across ..

10. Sulawesi Scops-Owl, 苏拉威西角鸮, 蘇拉威西角鴞, Otus manadensis manadensis, セレベスコノハズク, Celepuk Sulawesi

– common Sulawesi endemic

– 蠻普通的蘇拉威西特有種

update 202511

Incredible to see that this bird still remembers me since my last visit in June—it’s just as tame and approachable as before. It perched around 6 meters above ground and stayed for 10–15 minutes, giving us a lovely session.

A truly charming Sulawesi endemic!

 

太惊喜了,这只鸟竟然还记得我!自从去年六月上次来这里,它依然一样亲近又淡定。这次它停在大约6米高的地方,停留了10到15分钟,让我们有很棒的观察和拍摄机会。

可爱的苏拉威西特有种!

 

 

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update 202401

– it is almost not possible to miss this bird either day time or night time. me and my buddy+guests like owl and and woodpecker for start .. and this is very first owl we got and before we meet our “torch holder” (guide found us in the dark in the forest)

– 苏拉威西北部鸟行,几乎不可能错过的鸟。晚上,早上都很容易。我的好朋友+客人 特别喜欢鸮+啄木鸟。在我们见我们的当地导游前,我们就找到了。他(当地导游尽然到森林里找我们)还帮我们拿手电筒。

20230417, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

update 202012

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saw 2 pair .. these 2 give better view

11. Great Eared-Nightjar, 毛腿夜鹰, 毛腿夜鷹, Lyncornis macrotis, オオミミヨタカ, Taktarau Besar,TAPTIBAU BESAR

– one of the special look nightjar

– 蠻大與特別夜鷹

very lucky found for day roosting and 2 birds

a week before , I also got it at Malaysia

the BATMAN – Great Eared-Nightjar return

12. Sulawesi Nightjar, 苏拉威西夜鹰, 蘇拉威西夜鷹, Caprimulgus celebensis, スラウェシヨタカ, Cabak Sulawesi

– a Sulawesi endemic that as other nightjars sit quietly

– 蘇拉威西特有種,與其他夜鷹都是不動的坐在草堆。

update 202310

– as usual, looking this endemic just need time to looking around. It is very well camouflage

– 与其他夜鹰一样,不难。可是需要多点时间找找。

201910, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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13. Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle, 苏拉威西鹰雕, 蘇拉威西鷹雕, Nisaetus lanceolatus, セレベスクマタカ, Elang Sulawesi

– many raptors endemic of Sulawesi, this is one of them the adult. Rufous-brown

– the Juvi mostly white

– 蘇拉威西很多猛禽特有種。包括這漂亮的鷹雕

 

update 202310

– it is always good to see this beautiful raptor close and eye level. such a beauty

– 平视角,近距离看着这么漂亮的猛禽。好美啊

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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14. Spot-tailed Goshawk, 斑尾鹰, 點尾鷹, Accipiter trinotatus, シラボシオオタカ, Elang-alap ekor-totol

– many raptors endemic of Sulawesi, this is a small raptor

– overall rufous-light brown with a black-white tail (whit spot)

– 蘇拉威西很多猛禽特有種。小猛禽,棕色與黑白尾。

update 202309

– ours’ boring morning which cannot find the thrush and heard this bird and slowly we trying to locate this lovely bird .. small and beautiful

– 很闷的一个早上。没什么鸟,可是当我们走远时听到这鸟叫。没很久,就找到这么美丽的猛禽

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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15. White-faced Cuckoo-Dove, 白脸蕉鸠, 白臉蕉鳩, Turacoena manadensis, カオジロクロバト, Merpati-hitam sulawesi

– a common endemic Sulawesi but as other cuckoo-doves very shy

– medium size, white-face, green

– 蠻普通蘇拉威西特有種,可是很害羞。不容易接近。

– 白臉,大部分綠

16. Minahassa Masked-Owl,米纳仓鸮, 米納倉鴞, Tyto inexspectata, ミナハサメンフクロウ, Serak Minahasa

– a rare Barn-owl endemic and the name derived  from Minahassa Peninsula described as a breeding bird

– 非常稀有的蘇拉威西特有種。

update 202310

– a special owl, seem everyone wanted to have a look at Sulawesi (included the local) as believe lucky ? but it is always challenge to looking for one.

– 蛮特别的鸮,几乎每个观鸟的到这都想看到。(本土人也很希望看到,代表幸运)

 

201908, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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17. Sulawesi Woodpecker, 苏拉威西啄木, 蘇拉威西啄木, Yungipicus temminckii, セレベスコゲラ, Caladi Sulawesi

– very small endemic woodpecker

– 很小的啄木。蘇拉威西特有種。

update 202310

– another lucky bird my fellow buddy believe. He always think, after we got any woodpecker sign. The luck will be good .. so we normally look for woodpecker before look for ours target

– 我的老好朋友+客人。他坚信只要看到啄木鸟,好运就回来。所以每次我们要找目标鸟(他其实在东南亚看几乎很多鸟了)都会先找只啄木鸟先。这可是很小,可爱+不难的啄木鸟。自己跳来跳去。

202304, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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Sulawesi Woodpecker, 坦氏啄木鳥, Yungipicus temminckii,セレベスコゲラ, Caladi Sulawesi

 

18. Yellow-billed Malkoha, 苏拉黄嘴地鹃, 蘇拉黃嘴地鵑, Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus, セレベスバンケンモドキ, Kadalan Sulawesi

– a very active and big Sulawesi endemic
– bill upper yellow down red
– rufous upper and bottom dark black-blue

– 蘇拉威西特有種
– 嘴 – 黃-紅。
– 與其他地鵑一樣,活躍。

update 202501

This large and beautiful bird is a common endemic of Sulawesi, but it’s always a pleasure to photograph. I was very fortunate to capture it in flight!

Still figuring out where to go for a few days in April 2025—anyone up for a quick Sulawesi trip?

这种体型大而美丽的鸟是苏拉威西的常见特有种,但拍摄它依然是一种享受。我很幸运能捕捉到它的飞行瞬间!

2025年4月还有几天行程待定,有人想来一趟苏拉威西短途旅行吗?

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

update 202304

– a pre-tour day, arrive Tangkoko a day earlier. Decided to walk with guests in the evening. never saw so many of them.. total ~10 of them feeding on same tree.

take opportunity to trying BIF shot. not bad overall.

– 早到一天。傍晚时决定与客人到 TANGKOKO 走走。遇上这鸟群,竟然有10+只。看它们飞来飞去。就拍拍飞版。

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

update 202102

 

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19. Golden-mantled Racquet-tail, 金衣盘尾鹦鹉, 金衣盤尾鸚鵡, Prioniturus platurus, ウチワインコ, Kring-kring bukit

– one of the very special Sulawesi endemic
– this parrot with racket-tailed
– this is a female bird

非常特別鸚鵡,這隻有盤尾。蘇拉威西特有種。
這是母鳥。

update 202102

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20. Isabelline Bush-hen, 苏拉苦恶鸟, 蘇拉苦惡鳥, Amaurornis isabellina, チャバラバンクイナ, Kareo Sulawesi

– a shy Sulawesi endemic
– making a very noisy call just like other Rallidae (crake-hen)

– 很害羞的蘇拉威西特有種
– 與其他秧雞一樣都很吵。

 

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21. Superb Fruit-Dove, 华丽果鸠, 壯麗果鳩, Ptilinopus superbus, クロオビヒメアオバト, Walik Raja

– one of the most beautiful bird, it can be found in Sulawesi Sub-montane area

– maybe been poach over the years, most of the time high up

– 算是我看或最漂亮的鳥。

– 通常都站高,害羞。

update 202505

Our 10-day birding trip to North Sulawesi and Halmahera ended on a high note with this incredible bird. It took us nearly the whole morning to find it, but in the end, it rewarded us with a great view.

我们为期十天的北苏拉威西和哈马黑拉观鸟之旅,最终在这只令人惊叹的鸟的陪伴下圆满结束。我们几乎花了整个上午才找到它,但最终它赏了我们一个绝佳的观赏机会。

202505, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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22. Speckled Boobook, 斑鹰鸮, 斑鷹鴞, Ninox punctulata, フイリアオバズク, Pungguk Tutul

– a Sulawesi endemic
– small size owl just like other Boobook

– 蘇拉威西特有種
– 與其他鷹鴞一樣,都蠻小的。

update 202511

This species has always been a favorite and rarely disappoints when it comes to good views. This time, four individuals came close, and two were even feeding together—such a cute moment! Big thanks to the guests for trusting the wait.

这一直是我们最喜欢的鸟种之一,几乎从不让人失望,总能有很好的观赏机会。这次有四只靠近我们,其中两只还一起觅食,画面太可爱了!感谢各位宾客愿意耐心等待,值得!

Manado, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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update202310
– as usual, even special target tour. we still spend some time for my lovely owls. Arrive here, not very long. There are 4birds calling and 2 of them perch near for us to take pictures.
– 如常,目标鸟团。我们一样晚上找找我喜爱的猫头鹰。到达折后,没等很久。4只鸟在叫,2只还让我们拍好好。

202310, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia

update 202304

– 2023 April Sulawesi-Halmahera Bird watch trip end. Today finally got to sleep until 6am and wake up for proper breakfast. Tomorrow another new challenge.

– a special boobook, with special call.

– this bird is first ever bird we saw so tame, it stand there for such a long time for us to have good view.

– 2023 苏拉威西-哈马黑拉岛 观鸟行。终于完成了。经过11天的时差,天气炎热的折磨。今天终于可以睡到6点,吃个正规早餐。

– 这鹰鸮,很不一样。叫的像青蛙。

– 也是我来苏拉威西这么多次,第一次见到这么乖的。站哪有好几分钟。

202304, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Malaysia

update 202102

– small endemic owl captured from Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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23. Great-billed Heron, 大嘴鹭大嘴鷺, Ardea sumatrana, スマトラサギ, Cangak Laut

- lucky to have these 2 birds displaying and managed to have a good session with them
- a not so common heron

非常幸運,拍到它們在配偶行為。

update 202102

- while w on the way to Great-billed Kingfisher. Saw these 2 birds displaying and stop to capture the good moment.



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24. Purple-winged Roller, 藍翅佛法僧, 紫翅佛法僧, Coracias temminckii, セレベスブッポウソウ, Tiong-lampu sulawesi

– a very beautiful bird, just like Malaysia Indochinese Roller but this with less vibrant colors and a “purple” wing-tail. Sulawesi endemic.

– 非常漂亮的佛法僧,非常害羞。蘇拉威西特有種。

update 202505

This species is always one of my main photography targets whenever I’m at Tangkoko. It’s a darker-colored roller, typically found near the forest edge, with striking overall purple plumage.

这种鸟类一直是我每次到北苏拉威西时的主要拍摄目标之一。它是一种整体颜色较深的三宝鸟,通常出现在森林边缘,拥有引人注目的紫色羽毛。

202504, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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update 202102

 

 

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25. Ochre-bellied Boobook, 赭腹鹰鸮, 赭腹鷹鴞, Ninox ochracea, チャバラアオバズク, Pungguk Oker

– another Sulawesi endemic Owl

– normally roost together in pair

– overall rufous front, brown back. Yelloweye, white-browed

– 蘇拉威西特有種的貓頭鷹。

– 棕色,前部淺棕色。

update 202511

We spent over 20 days in Sulawesi last month, and overall did quite well with owls. Among them was this small Sulawesi endemic owl—once considered common, but now increasingly harder to photograph.

Thankfully, we had a few great views and good opportunities to capture this shy species. A real treat for the tour!

上个月我们在苏拉威西待了超过20天,在猫头鹰方面表现不错。其中包括这只曾经很常见、如今却越来越难拍摄的小型苏拉威西特有种猫头鹰。

幸运的是,我们有几次很棒的观鸟机会,成功拍下了这只害羞的猫头鹰。对这次旅程来说是一份特别的收获!

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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update 202310

– it is a season where most of them not roosting at common area. We stay until dusk (~5pm) and managed to have good view of a pair of them .. just wake up with stretch wing

– 在这季节,在他们平时睡觉的点都没见到这鸟。只好留到下午5点左右。终于骗到他出来,伸伸身体。

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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26. Azure-rumped Parrot, 蓝背鹦鹉, 蘇門答臘藍背鸚鵡, Tanygnathus sumatranus, ササハインコ, Betet-kelapa punggung-biru

– another quite common and beautiful parrot of Sulawesi
– medium size which normally found near the orchard

– 蘇拉威西蠻普通的鸚鵡
在周邊的果園都蠻普通的。

update 202102

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27. Sulawesi Hanging-Parrot, 苏拉短尾鹦鹉, 蘇拉威西短尾鸚鵡, Loriculus stigmatus, セレベスサトウチョウ, Serindit Sulawes

– a small hanging parrot

– another Sulawesi endemic

– 非常小的蘇拉威西特有種。

update 202102

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– female

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28. Ashy Woodpecker, 暗黄啄木鸟, 暗黃啄木鳥, Mulleripicus fulvus, ツラアカボウシゲラ, Pelatuk Kelabu-Sulawesi

– a medium-size grey endemic woodpecker

– male with red-face and female without red-face

– 蘇拉威西特有種

– 公鳥有紅臉,母鳥沒。

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29. Gray-sided Flowerpecker, 灰胁啄花鸟, 灰邊厚嘴啄花, Dicaeum celebicum, ノドアカハナドリ, Cabai Panggul-kelabu

– a lowland Sulawesi endemic

– as other’s flowerpecker, good to find near some flowering tree

– 蘇拉威西低海拔特有種

update 202308

– a pretty common Sulawesi Endemic, planning Oct trip now … clearing some April 2023 pictures ..

– 2023 4 月的照片。10月我们又去,有人要去》? 2024 ?

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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30. Yellow-sided Flowerpecker, 黄胁啄花鸟, 金緣啄花, Dicaeum aureolimbatum, セレベスハナドリ, Cabai Panggul-kuning

– a Sulawesi endemic

– as other’s flowerpecker, good to find near some flowering tree

– 蘇拉威西特有種

update 202310

– our simple no target day at Tomohon, come across this best spot for all the small birds .. good photography spot … so close and good lighting and background

– 没目标鸟的一个下午。来到这竟然这么好拍照。客人也让我拍够够,好光线,背景。

202304, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Malaysia

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31. Philippine Megapode, 菲律宾塚雉, 菲律賓塚雉, Megapodius cumingii, パラワンツカツクリ, Gosong Pilipina

– a very active and shy bird
– reddish eye-ring
– first saw at Sabah, also same very active and shy

非常活躍與害羞的鳥。與在沙巴見得都一樣。

update 202511

It’s strange how this species, once commonly heard and briefly seen in Tangkoko, has become harder to encounter in recent visits. But this time, luck was on our side—it was feeding just beside the trail and gave us a rare opportunity for some decent photos.

这只鸟以前在Tangkoko是很常听见、偶尔快速一瞥的物种,但最近几次来却几乎没听到它们的声音。幸运的是,这次它就在步道边觅食,让我们难得有机会拍到几张不错的照片。

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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32. Barred Rail, 横斑秧鸡, 橫斑秧雞, Gallirallus torquatus, ムナオビクイナ, Mandar-padi zebra

– sub-s celebensis, only at Sulawesi and satellite islands

– a pretty common near urban, orchard etc

– this is a different sub-s torquatus compare to Phil-Borneo

– 在蘇拉威西蠻普通的。在果園,公園,等。

這與菲律賓,婆羅洲的亞種 (torquatus)不一樣

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33. Black-crowned White-eye, 白额绣眼鸟, 黑冠繡眼, Zosterops atrifrons, クロビタイメジロ, Kacamata Dahi-hitam

– Sulawesi Endemic.

– white eye-ring, a black forehead. White chest-bellied

– 苏拉威西特有种。

– 白眼圈,前头部黑。白胸-腹

update 202105

201909, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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34. Sulawesi Masked-Owl, 苏拉仓鸮, 蘇拉威西蒼鴞, Tyto rosenbergii, Serak Sulawesi, セレベスメンフクロウ

A very large barn-owl with a gray facial disk, gray crown, and rufous upperparts and wings with scattered dark markings. Prefers open country, like agricultural land, plantations, and forest edge, from lowlands to mountains. Limited to Sulawesi. Distinguished from smaller Minahassa Masked-Owl by gray face, gray forecrown, more extensive dark markings across wings and upperparts, and preference for open country.[Ebird]

与仓鸮非常像,叫声也像。在苏拉威西北部不很普通。这次在最后一晚见到斑鹰鸮后。竟然听到这鸟叫。在天空上飞。

update 202511

While we were trying to get better shots of the boobook, this owl started calling right at dusk. It remained a bit shy and didn’t perch too close, but I did my best with the Canon R5 Mark II + RF 400mm + 1.4x extender to capture a decent shot.

当我们正努力拍摄鹰鸮时,这只猫头鹰在黄昏时分开始鸣叫。虽然它有些害羞,没有停在太近的位置,但我依然尽力用 Canon R5 Mark II + RF 400mm + 1.4x 增距镜拍下了它的身影。

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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update 202410

– a Sulawesi endemic with very Barn Owl look alike and call alike … white overall compare to Minahasa Masked Owl more “light rufous” and slight look different

– a owl that we tried many times, many location.. but after few tried what a surprise to see it in one dusk but missed the picture opportunity. But went for 2nd night and got it flying on the sky .. and lucky to have CANON focus monster R3 with RF400mm F2.8 to have this ..

– 苏拉威西特有种,与普通仓鸮很像+叫声也像。都是较白色。

– 一只在苏拉威西北部找了好几次的鸮。竟然在一个找夜鸟的时候在最普通的地方见到。可是第一天见到拍不到,很快就消失。第二天再去,见到他们飞过。幸好带上佳能R3 (在这种时候对焦应该没什么问题)加上RF400mm F2.8 … 轻松拿下

202304, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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update 202308

– almost time to finish off Malaysia tours, and time for lovely places again. I am going Sulawesi and Halmahera again Oct. Anyone interest on 2025 ? 2024 full 😀

– hopefully see this owl again, lovely and wait for me.

– 2028马来西亚的团几乎圆满(季节也差不多了)终于可以去些不一样的地方。我会又到苏拉威西与哈马黑拉岛。有人2025要去?2024满了

– 希望见到这鸟。非常特别。

202304, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

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update 202304

– last night of birding, after Speckled Boobook, immediate got this rare endemic and managed to capture few flying (not really enough shutter speed for sharp picture) . It flying high up with torch the light still not enough for any picture opportunity. Thanks CANON R3 it lock focus in such dark environment and track it down.

lucky day for us !!!

– 最后一晚,过了斑鹰鸮。立刻见到这稀有特有种。可是在高高的飞,还好有佳能R3 。晚上对焦+追焦几乎没什么问题。可是还是不够光线+速度。还好有几张可以看看的照片。

辛运啊。

202304, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

35. Black Sunbird, 黑花蜜鸟, 黑花蜜鳥, Leptocoma aspasia, クロタイヨウチョウ, Burung-madu hitam

A small songbird with a long downcurved bill. Male is blackish with iridescent areas: crown glossed greenish or blue, and shoulders, rump, and tail glossed with blue. Throat iridescent reddish-purple in most of range, but blueish in the north Moluccas and Kai islands. Female is nondescript, with a grayish head, white throat, olive upperparts, and yellowish underparts over much of range. In the south Moluccas and Aru islands, underparts are grayish. Juvenile resembles female, but yellower on throat. Inhabits forest edge, open forest, gardens, and scrub in lowlands and hills. Male can be separated from dark-bellied forms of male Olive-backed Sunbird by glossy, iridescent crown and black back. Females differ from Olive-backed Sunbird by absence of eyebrow, absence of white tail tip, white throat, grayish head, and duller yellow underparts. Females lack eye-ring, unlike larger female Brown-throated Sunbird, and are less uniform underneath than female Elegant Sunbird. [EBird]

蛮普通的花蜜鸟,在苏拉威西等附近岛屿。光线不好时,几乎都是黑的。可是在光线好时,它真的很美。

update 202511

One of the most stunning birds in my opinion—and definitely not just “black”!
We missed it at the usual location where it only perched far away. But today, while we were escaping the afternoon heat in a shaded area, this beauty flew in and stayed for a long time right in front of us.

对我来说,这绝对是最美的鸟之一,而且它绝对不只是“黑色”。
我们在平常的观鸟点错过了它,当时它停得很远。没想到今天下午我们在树荫下避暑时,它竟然飞过来,在我们面前停留了很久,太幸运了!

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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update 202311

– a bird with good lighting, it become so colorful instead of “black”

– 在光线好的时候,这鸟不是黑的!

202304, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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update 202304

– last evening birding, we enjoy the cold weather. surprise so many small birds come to same area in close range. It look like we are birds photography instead of watching.

– we enjoy so much all the small bird such a good view and pictures

– the good evening light make the “black” bird so beautiful.

– 最后一个下午,在高山上。还以为轻松的过,可是非常忙碌因为非常多小的鸟到这个小地方。搞得我们好像拍鸟团,非常近距离观鸟。

– 好的夕阳光线把这“黑”鸟变得非常漂亮。

202304, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

36. Yellow-breasted Racquet-tail, 红斑扇尾鹦鹉, 黃腹盤尾鸚鵡, Prioniturus flavicans, ズアカウチワインコ

A large green parrot with a thin pair of tail rackets, confined to North Sulawesi and satellite islands. Entirely green, except for distinct yellow wash on breast and collar. Males show a small red crown patch. Juveniles lack rackets. Found in pairs and groups in canopy of forests and edges in lowlands and foothills. Prominent yellow breast and large size of this species distinguish it from Golden-mantled Racquet-tail. If rackets are not seen, note the silvery-gray bill, unlike Blue-naped Parrot. Noisy, giving varied vocalizations. Song is a high-pitched “kut-ut-ut-kler-kler.” Also gives screeches, squeaking, piping, and ear-splitting “kraa” notes. [Ebird]

胸扇尾鹦哥,体长37厘米,雄鸟大多是绿色的体羽,胸部、颈部到翕橄榄黄色,冠和后顶部深蓝色,中心带红色标记,中央尾羽绿色并有两个黑色的“球拍”。鸟喙浅灰色,眼睛深褐色。雌鸟冠顶没有红色,蓝色也较少

update 202311

– Racquet-tail always attract us, even just the common Greater Racquet-tail at Malaysia. This colorful parrot with Racquet-tail, just another bird that I want to photograph i close range. finally it perch so just infront of us.

– 盘尾鸟通常我们都觉得特别。这一只鹦鹉有带盘尾。当然特别点,可是总是站远远。这一只就还好,站的近。

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

update 202304

– always seeing this flying for the pass and finally before got “tick attack” (suspect we got the 200-400 tick bites here)we got this bird sitting good for good view to all and some picture opportunity.

– 每次都见他飞,终于在被”tick” 钉了200-400包后。(蜱螫伤)终于看得到这鸟停了一会让大家看到清清楚楚,还让我拍下几张照片。

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Malaysia

37. White-bellied Imperial-Pigeon, 斑尾皇鸠, 白腹皇鳩, Ducula forsteni, シロハラオビオバト

A distinctive large, spectacularly-marked pigeon. Green with a conspicuous pale gray head, a red eye-ring around a beady yellow eye, a dark neck and chest, a bold white belly, a chestnut base to the undertail, and a broad white band in the otherwise dark tail. Shows subtle bronze tones in some parts of the plumage, such as the nape. Singles, pairs, and small groups inhabit the upper levels of forests and forest edges, mostly in the hills and mountains, less often lower down. Gives a very deep, two-noted call, descending on the second note: “woop-mooo.” Also gives single “woop” notes. [Ebird]

斑尾皇鸠,Ducula forsteni (Bonaparte, 1854),体长32厘米左右,黑尾有白斑,白首也有灰首,白胸,绿背,或胸腹皆白。

update 202304

– a very surprise to have eye level of Sulawesi Myna, Sulawesi Hawk Eagle follow by this always hidden bird. and it stay so long for us to have front, side, back view.

– 非常幸运,低角度见了苏拉王椋鸟, 苏拉鹰雕.这害羞的鸠也让我们看了很久。

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

 

38. Sulawesi Myna, 苏拉王椋鸟, 蘇拉威西王椋鳥, Basilornis celebensis, セレベスオオサマムクドリ

A glossy-black starling with a rounded crest and prominent pale markings on cheeks and breast sides. Juvenile dark brown with a pale underside. Inhabits canopy of forest, forest edge, and nearby degraded areas within lowlands and foothills, typically in pairs or small groups. Distinguished from Short-tailed and Asian Glossy Starlings by large-headed appearance (due to crest) and conspicuous pale patches in plumage. Calls include a clear, metallic, piercing “tzew” and “tzip” as well as “zowee” notes; also gives quiet buzzy warbles. [EBird]

 

– 几乎全黑.脸颊和胸前有白。蛮可爱的鸟。可是通常都站高高的。

这次很幸运的站了很低让我们拍。

update 202310

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

update 202305

– always seen bird but always high up without any reasonable view or picture. finally this bird decided to stand low for us.

– 通常站的高高的。每次都是肚皮版。这次终于让我们看的好好的,加上照片

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

39. White-necked Myna, 白颈鹊椋鸟, 白頸鵲椋鳥, Streptocitta albicollis, カササギムクドリ, Blibong Pendeta

An unmistakable long-tailed, black-and-white myna. Black except for broad white breast band and collar. South Sulawesi form has a pale-tipped bill; in north, bill is entirely dark. Juveniles less glossy and shorter-tailed than adults. Found in pairs or small groups in canopy of forest and forest edge in lowlands and foothills. Often perches out on prominent dead branches. Restricted to Sulawesi, satellite islands, and Togian Islands. Gives a variety of odd calls, including high-pitched piercing “keer,” soft low-pitched “kyop,” and other whistles and metallic notes. (ebird)

update 202511

Another productive morning clearing one more target on our final 2025 Sulawesi Bird Photography Tour. As we arrived at the location, this bird was already perched out in the open, offering great views and photo opportunities.

这是我们2025年最后一趟苏拉威西鸟类摄影团的又一个成果满满的早晨。
当我们抵达拍摄点时,这只鸟就已经站在开阔处,给了我们非常棒的观察和拍摄机会。

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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update 202507

Never before has this bird stayed out in the open for us this long—easily 10 to 20 minutes! After such an extended view, everyone got ready for a flight shot… and yes, it finally took off with a perfect pose.

这只鸟从来没有在我们面前停留这么久——足足有10到20分钟!在这样长时间的观赏之后,大家都准备好拍它起飞的瞬间……果然,它最终起飞时摆出了一个完美的姿势。

202504, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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update 202306

– a rather common endemic, but normally high up at canopy. a lucky moment it stand quite low for us this time. (few occasions)

– 蛮普通的苏拉威西特有种。可是总是站高高,这次也幸运见到几次都蛮低。

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia
40. Crimson-crowned Flowerpecker, 红冠啄花鸟, 緋紅冠啄花, Dicaeum nehrkorni, ズアカハナドリ

a Sulawesi endemic

A tiny, short-tailed songbird. Unmistakable male is dark with a red cap, breast spot, and rump. Underparts white, with a dark vertical line on the belly and white tufts on sides of breast. Female is gray, with red confined to rump; this color patterning is diagnostic. Juvenile resembles female, but lacks the red rump. Singles or pairs inhabit the upper reaches of hill and montane forest and forest edges. Restricted to Sulawesi. Gives thin, high-pitched “tzeet” and “kwit” call notes. Song starts with “tzeet-tzeet” phrases, then descends into a rapid warble.

[ebird]

update 202307

– a lovely and beautiful bird to be seen, previously saw it high up and finally have it low and beautiful view

– anyone want join me Oct 2023 for Photography trip to Sulawesi ?

– 之前都高高在上,终于有机会低角度看到它了。

– 10月会再次到哪。有谁要去拍拍照。

202304, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia

41. Pale-blue Monarch, 灰蓝王鹟, 淡藍王鶲, Hypothymis puella, セレベスフジイロヒタキ

– typical monarch, active calling loud like other. as per named, pale blue

– a Sulawesi endemic

– 如其他王鹟,活跃,叫不停。苏拉威西特有种

update 202307

– while we have our casual walk, heard this bird call and not long it calling really low .. bingo

– 天气太热,我们随便走走。突然听到这鸟叫,没用很长时间。就找到他了。

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

42. Maleo, 塚雉, 蘇拉威西塚雉, Macrocephalon maleo, セレベスツカツクリ

– a special almost represent Sulawesi as almost any where you can see symbol

A massive black-and-white megapode with a rose-pink breast and a diagnostic prominent knob on the nape. Found in lowland and hill forest, in areas near beaches or areas with volcanic sands in which they lay their eggs. Immatures show a blacker head with a white throat and a tufted crest. Occurs in pairs that forage on the ground and roost in trees by night. Often best seen at known egg-laying sites, either during laying sessions, or roosting in trees nearby. Generally silent, but occasionally gives a loud, bubbling “waow.” [Ebird]

update 202310

– another main target for a short Photography tour, not really a difficult bird to be seen but it stay far from the hide and very alert with sounds. But there are few individual come to the ranger area which gave some close pictures.

– 这次摄鸟行的其中目标之一。虽然不很难,可是在的鸟的“小屋”里鸟在蛮远还很怕人。因为是喂食的,有什么声音活动就会跑掉。可是在门口处竟然有4只很乖在哪活动可是还是不可以太大动作。

202310, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

43. Red-eared Fruit-Dove, 费氏果鸠, 紅臉果鳩, Ptilinopus fischeri, ハイボウシヒメアオバト

202310, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia

44. 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

45. Rusty-backed Thrush, 红背地鸫, 紅背地鶇, Geokichla erythronota, ムナグロジツグミ, Anis Punggung-merah

– a pretty common Sulawesi lowland endemic

A spectacular chestnut-backed thrush with striking white facial patches, black-and-white wings, and bold pied markings below. Juvenile shows buff streaks on crown and back and buff throat. Terrestrial, feeding on the forest floor singly or in pairs within the lowlands and low hills. Unmistakable within its limited range on islands of Sulawesi and Kabaena. Mournful song is a phrase of several high-pitched whistled notes, “deee-der-doo” or “deee-der.” Calls include “chak” notes and a high-pitched “peep” call. [Ebird]

update 202511

Compared to all my past visits, this bird has been surprisingly easy to photograph during the last two trips to Tangkoko—both within just two weeks! Still took some effort to get a clean shot, but it was definitely worth it. Such a lovely and stunning Sulawesi endemic!

相比之前的所有造访,这两周内连续两次在Tangkoko拍到这只鸟变得格外容易!当然还是花了一些功夫才拍到干净的画面,但一切都很值得。
苏拉威西非常漂亮又迷人的特有种!

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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201908, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

46. Bay Coucal, 苏拉鸦鹃, 蘇拉鴉鵑, Centropus celebensis, セレベスバンケン, Bubut Sulawesi

A reddish-brown cuckoo with a long, often shaggy-looking tail. Juvenile shows a pale eye and a paler breast and throat than adults. The species favors vine tangles within forest and forest edge in lowlands and foothills, where it is usually encountered singly or in pairs. The entirely brown body, lacking black, separates this species from Lesser Coucal. Song is a series of “hoot” notes that often encourages other nearby coucals to respond. Alarm call is a harsh, short rasping “burr.” [ebird]

– as other coucal, shy, moving in bushes … very coucal call alike

– 有如其他鸦鹃,害羞,喜欢活动在草丛里。

update 202512

This is a very common but typically shy species in Sulawesi. Fortunately, we had a few great moments where it took flight in open view, allowing us the rare chance to capture some nice bird-in-flight photos of this elusive bird.

这是苏拉威西非常常见但害羞的鸟种之一,我们很幸运在几次机会中看到它飞行,让我们得以拍摄这只害羞鸟类的飞行照,实属难得。

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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update 202311

– a bird always heard at lowland of Sulawesi, it is not so boring coucal overall but same it spend us sometime to have a good look of this bird

– 在苏拉威西,这特有种。通常都很容易听到。可是要拍到不是太容易。

201909, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

47. Sulawesi Myzomela, 苏拉摄蜜鸟, 蘇拉威西攝蜜鳥, Myzomela chloroptera, セレベスクレナイミツスイ, Myzomela merah-tua sulawesi

update 202602

As Chinese people, we embrace red as the essential color of the festive season; however, photographers also find beauty in a full spectrum of colors.

作为华人,我们在节日期间对红色情有独钟,但摄影师也同样热爱色彩斑斓的世界。
202511, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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update 202503

it is one of very common endemic for Sulawesi, you wont miss the active “red” bird always feeding nearby flowers.

I am leaving to Sulawesi soon, hope more visit to the lovely Island in future.

它是苏拉威西岛常见的特有物种,你一定不会错过那只活跃在花丛间觅食的鲜红色鸟儿。

我马上要前往苏拉威西,希望未来能更多次造访这座美丽的岛屿!

202310, North Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

48. Black-billed Koel, 黑嘴噪鹃, 黑嘴噪鵑, Eudynamys melanorhynchus, スラウェシオニカッコウ, Tuwur Sulawesi

A commonly heard but very shy bird, with a call resembling that of the Malaysian Asian Koel—though its “woo” is slightly shorter.

这是一种常听见却非常害羞的鸟,它的叫声与马来西亚的亚洲噪鹃相似,但“喔”的声音稍微短一些。

update 202505

It was a dull and cloudy day when we first heard the call a few times and caught a glimpse of the bird flying, but no one managed a photo. Fortunately, the bird began circling near us, and while everyone searched for a perch shot, I took the opportunity to capture it in flight.

在一个无聊又多云的日子,我们第一次听到这种叫声,并几次看到它飞过,但没有人成功拍到照片。幸运的是,这只鸟后来在我们附近盘旋,当大家都在寻找它停栖时的画面时,我抓住机会拍下了它飞行中的瞬间。

202505, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia#####

49. Sulawesi Crow, 苏拉威西乌鸦, 蘇拉威西烏鴉, Corvus celebensis

update 202507

This is a very common crow in Sulawesi, recently split from the Slender-billed Crow. With its new status as a separate species and a Sulawesi endemic, I made an extra effort on this trip to get better photos of it.

这是苏拉威西非常常见的一种乌鸦,最近刚从细嘴乌鸦中分出,成为独立物种。由于它现在是苏拉威西的特有种,这次行程我特地花时间拍了更好的照片。

202504, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

50. Black-faced Munia, 黑脸文鸟, 印尼黑臉文鳥, Lonchura molucca, モルッカキンパラ, Bondol Taruk

update 202509

It’s rare! After so many visits to Tomohon without a single sighting, I finally managed to see one this year. Not the most colorful, but still a lovely bird to see.

这只鸟真的很稀有!来过Tomohon这么多次都没见过,这次终于有机会看到了。虽然不是最漂亮的,但依然很可爱。

202505, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

51. Sulawesi Hornbill, 白颊犀鸟, 白頰斑嘴犀鳥, Rhabdotorrhinus exarhatus, カオジロサイチョウ, Kangkareng Sulawesi

update 202511

Another key target for Koel, and we got it almost immediately after arriving at the spot. A beautiful and small endemic hornbill. It made some soft calls too—hopefully I can convert the video and share it soon.

中文简体翻译:
这是Koel此行的另一个主要目标,我们一到达观鸟点就立刻看到了这只漂亮的小型特有犀鸟。它还发出轻柔的叫声,希望我能转换视频格式,稍后分享给大家。

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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update 202510

Soon heading back to Sulawesi! I’ve visited during different seasons, and this endemic bird has always been one of our key targets—alongside the impressive Knobbed Hornbill, another iconic endemic of Sulawesi.

Simplified Chinese Translation:
即将再次前往苏拉威西!我曾在不同季节造访这里,这种特有鸟类一直是我们重点寻找的目标之一,另一个就是体型更大的苏拉威西特有种——苏拉皱盔犀鸟。

202504, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

51. Purple-bearded Bee-eater, 须蜂虎, 紫鬚蜂虎, Meropogon forsteni, セレベスハチクイ, Cirik-cirik sulawesi

update 202511

It’s always one of our main targets when visiting Central Sulawesi. We’ve been here for two days and managed to see this bird twice, though still from a bit of a distance. We’re hoping to get a closer look soon!

A truly special Sulawesi endemic for us. Two more target species to go in the next day and a half — wish us luck!

这一种鸟一直是我们到中苏拉威西的重要目标之一。来这里两天,我们已经看到它两次,不过距离都有点远,还在努力想要更近一点观察。

对我们来说,这是非常精彩的苏拉威西特有种。接下来一天半还有两个目标物种要找,祝我们好运!

202511,
Lore Lindu National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

52. Fiery-browed Starling, 火眉红椋鸟, 蘇拉紅椋鳥, Enodes erythrophris, アカマユムクドリ, Jalak Alis-sapi

update 202511

This is truly one of the most beautiful mynas! We had seen this species a few times before, but usually perched high up near the canopy, offering only distant views.

This time, we were fortunate — a few individuals came down to feed, giving us a clear and close view, along with great photo opportunities.

这是最美丽的八哥之一!我们之前几次都看到过这种鸟,但总是停在高高的树冠上,只能远远望见。

这次非常幸运,有几只飞下来觅食,距离很近,让我们有清晰的观察和拍照机会,实在太棒了!

202511,
Lore Lindu National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

53. Hylocitrea, 林啸鹟, 橙脇嘯鶇, Hylocitrea bonensis, Hylocitrea bonensis, Kancilan Buah

update 202511

Our main target at Lore Lindu turned out to be not as tough as we expected. We managed to see it twice, and both sightings were not high up in the canopy. Unfortunately, the lighting wasn’t ideal, making the photos appear a bit dull—but still a great bird to observe!

我们此行来到罗瑞林都的主要目标鸟,其实比其他稀有鸟种容易一些。我们总共观测到两次,而且都没有在很高的树冠上。只是光线不太理想,导致照片看起来有点暗淡。但能见到这只鸟,依然非常令人兴奋!

202511,
Lore Lindu National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

54. Banda Sea Pitta, 斑达八色鸫, 斑達八色鶇, Pitta vigorsii, バンダカイノドグロヤイロチョウ

update 202511

This Indonesia bird photography trip was a last-minute decision, but it turned out to be quite a successful one. One of our target birds showed up early, and I managed to capture this shot using Canon R1 at ISO16000—surprisingly good results despite the low light!

这次印尼的拍鸟之旅是临时决定的,但结果非常成功。这只目标鸟很早就出现了,我用 Canon R1 在 ISO16000 拍下了这张照片——即使在低光环境下,效果也相当不错!

202511, Peleng Island, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

55. Banggai Scops-Owl, 邦盖角鸮, 邦蓋角鴞, Otus mendeni

update 202511

This has to be one of the cutest scops-owls I’ve ever encountered—endemic to the Banggai Islands. Its curious nature, constantly tilting its head while watching us, made the encounter even more delightful. Always a joy to see this charming little owl again!

这是我见过最可爱的角鸮之一,也是邦盖群岛的特有种。它对我们充满好奇,一直歪着头看着我们,实在太有趣了。能再次见到这只迷人的小猫头鹰,真是太开心了!

 

202511, Peleng, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

56. Cinnabar Boobook, 朱红鹰鸮, 辛納巴鷹鴞, Ninox iOS, シュイロアオバズク, Pungguk Merah-tua

update 202511

Another endemic owl from Lore Lindu on our current Indonesia birding trip. This tiny species prefers to perch high and call frequently—thankfully, not too challenging to locate with a bit of patience.

这是我们这次印尼观鸟行程中,在羅瑞林都遇到的另一种特有猫头鹰。这只小猫头鹰喜欢停在高处鸣叫,其实并不算太难找,只要有点耐心就有机会看到。

202511,
Lore Lindu National Park, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

57. Sulawesi Masked-Owl, 苏拉仓鸮, 蘇拉威西蒼鴞, Tyto rosenbergii, Serak Sulawesi, セレベスメンフクロウ

update 202511

Not a lifer, but definitely a pleasant surprise! We were searching for another target when this lovely owl showed up. It stayed around for a while, giving us a great chance to enjoy and photograph it—always a joy to see.

虽然不是新物种记录(lifer),但确实是个惊喜!我们原本在找其他目标时,这只可爱的猫头鹰意外现身,还停留了好一阵子,让我们有机会好好欣赏和拍照。真的很开心能再次见到它。

202511,
Lore Lindu, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

58. Black-naped Fruit-Dove, 黑项果鸠, 黑頸果鳩, Ptilinopus melanospilus, カルカヤバト, PUNAI-BUAH HIJAU BARAT

 

update 202512

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What a delightful evening—two stunning and tiny fruit-doves perched low and nearby, giving us fantastic photo opportunities. We even attempted a few bird-in-flight shots. Though not endemic, these birds truly charmed everyone, and we ended up spending about 1.5 hours enjoying their presence.

This special moment, Photographers using nearly all camera brands were there to capture the moment, but not everyone managed to get that perfect shot.

这是一个令人愉快的傍晚——两只漂亮又小巧的果鸠停在低处、离我们很近,给了我们很棒的观赏和拍摄机会。我们还尝试拍摄它们飞行的瞬间。虽然它们不是特有种,但它们的可爱模样让大家都非常开心,最后我们花了大约1个半小时陪伴它们。

几乎所有品牌的相机都在这个精彩时刻登场,但不是每个人都捕捉到了最完美的一瞬。

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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update 202511

What a wonderful evening—two beautiful and tiny fruit-doves perched low and close, giving us a great opportunity to enjoy and photograph them. We even tried for some bird-in-flight shots. Though not endemic, everyone was delighted to spend around 1.5 hours with these charming birds.

这是一个美好的傍晚,两只可爱的小果鸠停在低处离我们很近,让我们有充分时间欣赏和拍摄。我们还尝试拍摄飞行中的画面。虽然它们不是特有种,但大家都很满意这一个半小时与这两只鸟相处的时光。

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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What an amazing start to our time at Tangkoko—almost all our targets were seen and photographed in just one morning! In the evening, we aimed for some special species, and this bird turned out to be very active, giving us great chances to capture some bird-in-flight shots. A lucky moment once again, made even better thanks to the superb tracking performance of the Canon R5 Mark II.


我们在Tangkoko有个非常棒的开始——几乎所有目标鸟/动物种在一个早上就拍到了!
傍晚我们尝试寻找一些特别的鸟类,结果这只鸟非常活跃,不断飞来飞去,给了我们拍摄飞行照的好机会。
又是一次幸运的时刻,多亏了Canon R5 Mark II出色的追焦能力!

Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

59. Sulawesi Goshawk, 苏拉凤头鹰, 灰頭鳳頭鷹, Lophospiza griseiceps, セレベスオオタカ, Elang-alap kepala-kelabu

update 202511

This is a species that’s not always easy to see at Tangkoko, but on this trip, we were lucky to encounter it twice — including an eye-level view and even a flight shot as it came toward us!

这是一种在Tangkoko不常见的鸟种,但这次我们非常幸运地见到两次,其中一次还是在平视角度,甚至拍到了它飞向我们的画面!

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

60. Green Imperial-Pigeon (Rufous-naped), 绿皇鸠, 綠皇鳩, Ducula aenea paulina, ミカドバト, Burung Pergam Hijau

update 202511

It’s a very common species here, though it looks quite different from the ones we see in Malaysia. Usually, it stays high and far, but this time we were lucky—it perched at a reasonable distance, at eye level, and under beautiful lighting. A truly lovely bird!

这是当地非常常见的鸟种,不过外形跟我们在马来西亚看到的有些不同。它平时总是停得又高又远,这次终于给了我们一个合理距离、平视角度,加上漂亮的光线。真是一只可爱的鸟!

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

61. Ivory-backed Woodswallow, 白背燕鵙, 白背燕鵙, Artamus monachus, セレベスモリツバメ, Kekep Sulawesi

update 202512

This is one of those birds that often gets overlooked, as it closely resembles the White-breasted Woodswallow. But this time, we were lucky to get a clear, eye-level view. A great Sulawesi endemic!

这是一种常被忽略的鸟,因为外观很像白胸燕鹃。但这次我们非常幸运,能在平视角度好好观察它。苏拉威西的优秀特有种!

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

62. Banggai Fruit-Dove, 暗颏果鸠, 望涯果鳩, Ptilinopus subgularis, バンガイヒメアオバト, Walik Malomiti

update 202512

This bird can be heard calling everywhere, but getting a clear view is always a bit of a challenge. Thankfully, we were lucky—one showed up in the open, allowing us to get some great shots. Moments like this remind me that bird photography is still very rewarding.

这只鸟到处都能听到叫声,但要看清楚总是需要多一点运气和努力。幸运的是,我们遇到一只完全现身在我们面前,让我们拍到了一些漂亮的照片。这样的时刻让我觉得,鸟类摄影依然值得坚持。

202511, Peleng, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

63. Sulawesi Serpent-Eagle, 苏拉蛇雕, 蘇拉威西蛇鵰, Spilornis rufipectus, スラウェシチュウヒワシ, Elang-ular sulawesi

update 202512

This is one of those birds that always seems to ignore me—despite being a common Sulawesi endemic, I’ve only seen it 2–3 times over the years. This time, it finally showed up, though only briefly above our heads. Still, a lovely species to enjoy!

这是一只总是“无视”我的鸟,虽然是苏拉威西常见的特有种,但这些年来我也只见过两三次。这次终于又见到了,虽然只是短暂地停在我们头顶上方。依然是非常可爱的苏拉威西特有鸟种!

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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1001. Celebes crested macaque, 黑冠猕猴, 黑冠獼猴, Macaca nigra, yaki

update 202507

One of the most common primates in Tangkoko—often seen moving in groups. They may look intimidating, but they’re generally not aggressive. Still, it’s best to keep a respectful distance just to be safe!

这是糖果果最常见的灵长类动物之一,通常成群活动。它们看起来可能有些吓人,但其实总体上并不具有攻击性。不过,为了安全起见,还是保持适当的距离比较好!

202504, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia
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Columbidae series: Dove, Pigeon | 鸠鸽科 | liewwk Nature 20-14 [update 20260103]

just update another collection, Columbidae .. or in common pigeon/dove

1. Rock Pigeon, 原鸽, 原鴿, Columba livia, カワラバト, MERPATI BIASA

2. Red Collared-Dove, 火斑鸠, 火斑鳩, Streptopelia tranquebarica, ベニバト, Tekukur Merah

3. Spotted Dove, 珠颈斑鸠, 珠頸斑鳩, Streptopelia chinensis, カノコバト, TEKUKUR JERUM TIMUR

4. Little Cuckoo-Dove, 小赤鹃鸠, 小赤鵑鳩, Macropygia ruficeps, ヒメオナガバト, Burung Tekukur Api

5. Asian Emerald Dove, 绿翅金鸠, 翠翼鳩, Chalcophaps indica,キンバト, PUNAI-TANAH BIASA

6. Zebra Dove, 斑姬地鸠, 斑姬地鳩, Geopelia striata, チョウショウバト, MERBUK BIASA

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

8. Little Green-Pigeon, 小绿鸠, 小綠鳩, Treron olax, チビアオバト, PUNAI KECIL

9. Pink-necked Green-Pigeon, 红颈绿鸠, 紅頸綠鳩, Treron vernans, コアオバト, PUNAI KOCOK

10. Cinnamon-headed Green-Pigeon, 棕头绿鸠, 棕頭綠鳩, Treron fulvicollis, ニッケイアオバト, Punai Bakau

11. Thick-billed Green-Pigeon, 厚嘴绿鸠, 厚嘴綠鳩, Treron curvirostra, ハシブトアオバト, PUNAI ARA BIASA

12. Large Green-Pigeon, 大绿鸠, 大綠鳩, Treron capellei, オオアオバト, PUNAI BAKUK

13. Yellow-vented Green-Pigeon, 白腹针尾绿鸠, 白腹針尾綠鳩, Treron seimundi, シロハラハリオアオバト, PUNAI GUNUNG BAHU MERAH

14. Wedge-tailed Green-Pigeon, 楔尾绿鸠, 楔尾綠鳩, Treron sphenurus, オナガアオバト, PUNAI BUKIT BARAT

15. Jambu Fruit-Dove, 粉头果鸠, 粉頭果鳩, Ptilinopus jambu, ボタンバト, PUNAI-GADING JAMBU

16. Black-naped Fruit-Dove, 黑项果鸠, 黑頸果鳩, Ptilinopus melanospilus, カルカヤバト, PUNAI-BUAH HIJAU BARAT

17. Green Imperial-Pigeon, 绿皇鸠, 綠皇鳩, Ducula aenea, ミカドバト, PERGAM DAUN BIASA

18. Mountain Imperial-Pigeon, 皇鸠, 皇鳩, Ducula badia, ヤマミカドバト, PERGAM BUKIT BIASA

19. Pied Imperial-Pigeon, 斑皇鸠, Ducula bicolor, ソデグロバト, RAWA BIASA

20. Barred Cuckoo-Dove, 斑尾鹃鸠,斑尾鵑鳩, Macropygia unchall, ヨコジマオナガバト, Burung Tekukur Api Besar

 

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51. Black-naped Fruit-Dove, 黑项果鸠, 黑頸果鳩, Ptilinopus melanospilus, カルカヤバト, PUNAI-BUAH HIJAU BARAT

52. Superb Fruit-Dove, 华丽果鸠, 壯麗果鳩, Ptilinopus superbus, クロオビヒメアオバト, Walik Raja

53. White-bellied Imperial-Pigeon, 斑尾皇鸠, 白腹皇鳩, Ducula forsteni, シロハラオビオバト

54. Red-eared Fruit-Dove, 费氏果鸠, 紅臉果鳩, Ptilinopus fischeri, ハイボウシヒメアオバト

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

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

57. Pink-headed Fruit-Dove, 粉红颈果鸠, 粉紅頸果鳩, Ptilinopus porphyreus, ベニガシラヒメアオバト

58. Red-naped Fruit-Dove, 红枕果鸠, 赤頸果鳩, Ptilinopus dohertyi, アカエリヒメアオバト, Walik Rawa-manu

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

60. Beautiful Fruit-Dove, 深红顶果鸠, 深紅頂果鳩,Ptilinopus pulchellus, ノドジロヒメアオバト, Walik Elok

61. Green Imperial-Pigeon (Rufous-naped), 绿皇鸠, 綠皇鳩, Ducula aenea paulina, ミカドバト, Burung Pergam Hijau

62. Banggai Fruit-Dove, 暗颏果鸠, 望涯果鳩, Ptilinopus subgularis, バンガイヒメアオバト, Walik Malomiti

 

Sri Lanka

101. Sri Lanka Wood-Pigeon, 紫头林鸽, 紫头林鸽, Columba torringtoniae, セイロンカノコモリバト

 

Kenya

201. Emerald-spotted Wood Dove, 绿点森鸠, 綠點森鳩, Turtur chalcospilos, ミドリマダラバト

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1. Rock Pigeon, 原鸽, 原鴿, Columba livia, カワラバト,MERPATI BIASA

– introduce species , feral … come with all different kind colors

 

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Rock Pigeon, 原鴿, Columba livia, カワラバト, Merpati

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2. Red Collared-Dove, 火斑鸠, 火斑鳩, Streptopelia tranquebarica, ベニバト, Tekukur Merah

– a Feral ? only seen few location in small number

 

Red Collared-Dove, 火斑鳩, Streptopelia tranquebarica,ベニバトTekukur Merah

 

 

 

3. Spotted Dove, 珠颈斑鸠, 珠頸斑鳩, Streptopelia chinensis, カノコバト, TEKUKUR JERUM TIMUR

– the spot on neck make it easy to id

– one of the most common bird in Malaysia

Spotted Dove, 珠頸斑鳩, Streptopelia chinensis, カノコバト, Tekukur

 

 

4. Little Cuckoo-Dove, 小赤鹃鸠, 小赤鵑鳩, Macropygia ruficeps, ヒメオナガバト, Burung Tekukur Api

update 202507

A slimmer, long-tailed dove that’s fairly common from sub-montane to montane areas in both Borneo and Peninsular Malaysia.

这是一种体型较瘦、尾巴较长的鸽子,在婆罗洲和马来半岛的中高海拔地区都很常见。

202507, KNP, Sabah, Malaysia

 

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– another common bird submontane & montane

Little Cuckoo-Dove, 小赤鵑鳩, Macropygia ruficeps, ヒメオナガバト, Burung Tekukur Api
5. Asian Emerald Dove, 绿翅金鸠, 翠翼鳩, Chalcophaps indica,キンバト, PUNAI-TANAH BIASA

– common walking on trail

– very shy and always see it flying across low

update 202308

– at one of the feeding station, this bird keep secretive walking around but still possible to get good picture. Very common but normally difficult to get good picture

– 在沙巴其中一个喂食点,这鸟在科室还是鬼鬼祟祟的。。虽然很普通的鸟,要拍好还是不容易。

202308, Trusmadi, Sabah, Malaysia

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– before we got ours’ first target, this bird flying and perch nicely. A common but always flying across and very beautiful bird

– 我们刚到, 目标鸟还没出现。这鸟飞了过来。蛮普通的可是每次都是飞过,害羞,美丽的小鸟

202307, Lenggor, Johor, Malaysia

update 202204

– after 2 leech bites, here come a lovely bird come infront of me. always like to see this bird close so can see the beautiful color

– 被两只蚂蝗咬了后。这漂亮的鸟突然飞到我的面前,非常喜欢近距离看这鸟。可以看它的漂亮颜色。

202204, Selangor, Malaysia

update 202110

– a beautiful and shy bird, always feeding on ground

– 很漂亮的害羞鸟,通常在地上觅食。

202110, Selangor, Malaysia

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Asian Emerald Dove, 綠翅金鳩, Chalcophaps indica, キンバト, Punai Tanah
6. Zebra Dove, 斑姬地鸠, 斑姬地鳩, Geopelia striata, チョウショウバト, MERBUK BIASA

– very common at urban area

– beautiful blue eye ring

Zebra Dove, 斑姬地鳩,Geopelia striata, チョウショウバト, Merbuk
7. Nicobar Pigeon, 尼柯巴鸠, 尼柯巴鳩, Caloenas nicobarica, ミノバト, MERPATI-EMAS BIASA

– rare remote island or island

– with good light , very lovely and good looking bird

update 202011

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Nicobar Pigeon, 尼柯巴鳩,, Caloenas nicobarica,ミノバト, Punai Emas

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

8. Little Green-Pigeon, 小绿鸠, 小綠鳩, Treron olax, チビアオバト, PUNAI KECIL

– small green pigeon which refers to females with mostly green. But a male with Gray head, orange, green front, and maroon wing

– common at lowland forest

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update 202401

– a boring morning at National Park, which can be due to rain but after lunch session become more interesting included this bird come quite ok angle for picture

– 可能是雨季尾声,鸟况还是不是很好。下午竟然还不错。横斑翠鸟, 凤冠火背鹇等。

20240126, Taman Negara, Pahang, Malaysia

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update 202104

– I am in progress testing the Canon EF lens on Fujifilm Camere with a Fringer adapter. so I spend few days at the forest edge waiting for any birds that flying past and trying to use this setup to capture any pictures

– this lovely male with a grey head, orange neck, maroon wing

– 这几天我在森林周边的开阔地方。试佳能镜头,富士机身, Fringer EF-FX pro 。任何鸟飞过我都 试试看看可以用区域对焦+追焦。

– 公鸟,灰头,橙颈。

202103, Gunung Nuang, Selangor, Malaysia

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Little Green-Pigeon, 小綠鳩, Treron olax, チビアオバト, Punai Siul
9. Pink-necked Green-Pigeon, 红颈绿鸠, 紅頸綠鳩, Treron vernans, コアオバト, PUNAI KOCOK

– very common green pigeon, male with grey head, pink neck, orange breast .. female is green

– found near urban , mangrove area

update 202402

– a very common & beautiful bird here, male show lovely colors and female mostly green. Normally male will “display” to attract female but this pair seem different the female trying to attract attention of the handsome male

– 马来西亚非常普通+漂亮的鸟。公鸟表现好几种颜色,木鸟几乎绿色。通常公鸟会跳舞吸引木鸟,可是这一对几乎有点对调。母鸟几乎希望得到公鸟的注意。

202401, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

 

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Pink-necked Green-Pigeon, 紅頸綠鳩, Treron vernans, コアオバト,Punai Gading (male)
Pink-necked Green-Pigeon, 紅頸綠鳩, Treron vernans, コアオバト,Punai Gading (female)

10. Cinnamon-headed Green-Pigeon, 棕头绿鸠, 棕頭綠鳩, Treron fulvicollis, ニッケイアオバト, Punai Bakau

– – male with orange-red head, female overall green. Both with red-and-white bill

– rare in Peninsular Malaysia, sight only South West, common in few locations North-East Borneo

update 202407

– our first morning here and no main target sight, but one of the good bird we have … this lovely green pigeon.stay high up but it is really good to see them.

– 我们的第一个早上,目标鸟没叫可是看到这鸟也是够兴奋。虽然不是客人新鸟种。

202407, Lenggor, Johor, Malaysia

 

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update 202307

– another raining afternoon, make a decision not go far but surprise to have this bird call and very soon locate it just above us

– 下雨天, 没去太远。在附近看看,尽然听到这鸟叫。很快找到它就在我们头上。

202307, RDC, Sabah, Malaysia

– sight @ RDC, South of Pen. Malaysia

 

update 202101

RDC, Sandakan, Sabah, Malaysia

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Cinnamon-headed Green-Pigeon, 棕頭綠鳩, Treron fulvicollis, ニッケイアオバト, Punai Bakau (male)
11. Thick-billed Green-Pigeon, 厚嘴绿鸠, 厚嘴綠鳩, Treron curvirostra, ハシブトアオバト, PUNAI ARA BIASA

– another beautiful green pigeon with a “green” eye ring

– male with maroon+yellow wing, female with almost full greenish

– quite common at lowland to sub-montane

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update 202508

This is one of the most common green pigeons in the region—medium-sized and easily recognized by its thick, pale green eye-ring.

With a fruiting tree nearby, spotting them wasn’t too hard. Although we hoped for more species, we’re glad our guests got to tick off two of their targets here!

这是这一地区最常见的绿鸽之一,中等体型,浅绿色粗眼圈非常显眼,不容易错过。

有一棵结果的树让我们很容易就看到这些鸟。虽然我们希望能看到更多种类,但能帮客人完成两个目标鸟,也已经很不错了!

202508, Merapoh, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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update 202104

– a medium-size common, beautiful green pigeon. male with maroon wing
– I am in progress testing the Canon EF lens on Fujifilm Camere with a Fringer adapter. so I spend few days at the forest edge waiting for any birds that flying past and trying to use this setup to capture any pictures
– this bird seems near me and I managed to capture a series of them flying toward me. will create another sharing regard to this setup.
– 非常漂亮的绿鸠
– 这几天我在森林周边的开阔地方。试佳能镜头,富士机身, Fringer EF-FX pro 。任何鸟飞过我都 试试看看可以用区域对焦+追焦。

202103, Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia

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Thick-billed Green-Pigeon, 厚嘴綠鳩, Treron curvirostra, ハシブトアオバト, Punai Daun (male)

 

Thick-billed Green-Pigeon, 厚嘴綠鳩, Treron curvirostra, ハシブトアオバト, Punai Daun (female)
12. Large Green-Pigeon, 大绿鸠, 大綠鳩, Treron capellei, オオアオバト, PUNAI BAKUK

– sign Taman Negara Kuala Tahan, Belum

Large Green-Pigeon, 大綠鳩, Treron capellei, オオアオバト, Punai

 

13. Yellow-vented Green-Pigeon, 白腹针尾绿鸠, 白腹針尾綠鳩, Treron seimundi, シロハラハリオアオバト, PUNAI GUNUNG BAHU MERAH

– big green pigeon wont miss it’s blue eye-ring connect to bill, long needle-pointed tail, yellow vent

– rare and shy big green pigeon

– normally sight sub-montane

update 202305

– after back from Sulawesi-Halmahera, really missed all the pigeons, dove songs. Here Malaysia do not have so many of them. This species is one of my favorite. This male stand there for long, need patient to see its’ small movement.

– 从苏拉威西+哈马黑拉岛回来后,很想念那的鸠叫(很多种类)都会叫不停。马来西亚没很多鸠,可是这是我最喜欢的一种。

202304, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, Malaysia

update 202304

– another lucky day for guests, with minimum walking, Large Wren-babbler again and much better view, Black Magpie, and this beautiful pigeon with amazing view.

– 幸运的客人,行动不是很方便。可是也看到拍到大鹪鹛,白翅鹊与这只害羞+稀有的鸠。

20230408, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, Malaysia

update 2020 Aug

Yellow-vented Green-Pigeon,白腹针尾绿鸠, 白腹針尾綠鳩, Treron seimundi, シロハラハリオアオバト, Burung Punai Ekor Panjang, PUNAI GUNUNG BAHU MERAH

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Yellow-vented Green-Pigeon, 白腹針尾綠鳩, Treron seimundi, シロハラハリオアオバト, Burung Punai Ekor Panjang
14. Wedge-tailed Green-Pigeon, 楔尾绿鸠, 楔尾綠鳩, Treron sphenurus, オナガアオバト, PUNAI BUKIT BARAT

-making very interesting call

– both male and female mostly greenish, male with extra maroon upper wing

– rare montane species

Wedge-tailed Green-Pigeon, 楔尾綠鳩, Treron sphenurus, オナガアオバト, Burung Punai Bukit

15. Jambu Fruit-Dove, 粉头果鸠, 粉頭果鳩, Ptilinopus jambu, ボタンバト, PUNAI-GADING JAMBU

– very beautiful Fruit Dove which normally sight lowland-submontane

– male with maroon face and pink chest , female overall green with purple face

update 202412

The memory is still fresh

this stunning bird stood just 10–15 feet away from us at eye level. Its beauty up close left us utterly speechless.

这有如发生在昨天——这只惊艳的鸟就站在距离我们仅10到15英尺的地方,与我们的视线齐平。近距离观察它的美丽,让我们完全惊叹无语。

202402, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

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update 202403

– what you want is what other want ? for sure NOPE .. for the first time in Fraser with guests we not going for most of the targets but just concentrate few for photo (they are first time birding-Photography in Malaysia) .. but always patient pay off

– 你要的是人家要的?当然不是,每个人都有不一样的要求。第一次上来没去很多主要的鸟点,客人可是第一次来马来西亚拍鸟。可是就这样,都把他们心里要的拍的很不错。耐心,心态还是很重要。

202403, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

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update 202402

– the moment it came so close <10feet, it is so beautiful to look it close … definite best 2024 moment …

– 还在沉迷在哪一刻,这漂亮的鸠就站在我们10尺内。很漂亮哦。这肯定是2024最美好的其中一刻。

202402, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

 

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– we spent ours “rest hours” at “tower instead shower” reward with many good birds and pictures .. this is one of them <10 feet with such a beautiful and rare bird

– 我们在休息时间决定到“民宿”的“塔”坐坐,竟然有果树在附近。让我们加上好几种鸟河很多好照片。尤其是这一只,稀有+美的让我们拍到这一张照片。

202402, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

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update 202302

– one of the most beautiful bird of Malaysia. this lovely dove only easy to spot when fruiting tree.
– another reason prefer R3 than R7. The 4k 100fps slow motion with 4k quality

– 马来西亚最美的鸟之一。这果鸠不容易见到,除了有果树有果。
– 佳能R3慢视屏,4k 100fps 是我最喜欢R3的原因之一。对焦好,效果好,画质好。

update 202209

– before a busy month, had my casual morning walk. nothing much because just to spend sometime with nature.

– 就要开始忙碌的一个月。早上来个轻松的早晨,没什么鸟。主要还是享受大自然。

202209, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

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Jambu Fruit dove, 粉頭果鳩, Ptilinopus jambu, ボタンバト, Punai Jambu (male)
16. Black-naped Fruit-Dove, 黑项果鸠, 黑頸果鳩, Ptilinopus melanospilus, カルカヤバト, PUNAI-BUAH HIJAU BARAT

– rare bird normally found at island near East North Borneo – Sabah

update 202106

 

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Black-naped Fruit-Dove, 黑項果鳩, Ptilinopus melanospilus, カルカヤバト, PUNAI-BUAH HIJAU BARAT (male)
Black-naped Fruit-Dove, 黑項果鳩, Ptilinopus melanospilus, カルカヤバト, PUNAI-BUAH HIJAU BARAT (female)
17. Green Imperial-Pigeon, 绿皇鸠, 綠皇鳩, Ducula aenea, ミカドバト, PERGAM DAUN BIASA

–  big pigeon with Green wing, Grey head

– very common at Sabah . Tanjung Aru, Kinabatangan River

update 202407

– a fairy common bird found at Sabah, Borneo. especially at Kinabatangan River. Big, light-pale front and green back

– 沙巴京河,蛮普通的一只鸟。蛮大,前身湿白色+背时绿色。

202405, Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Malaysia

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update 202311

– a very good chance to see this common bird low and close

– 幸运的这么低,近看到这普鸟。

202309, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

 

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Green Imperial-Pigeon, 綠皇鳩, Ducula aenea, ミカドバト, Punai Pergam

 

18. Mountain Imperial-Pigeon, 皇鸠, 皇鳩, Ducula badia, ヤマミカドバト, PERGAM BUKIT BIASA

– very big pigeon with maroon wing, light purple/pin breast , grey crown

– common sub-montane & montane species

 

update 202101

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Mountain Imperial-Pigeon, 皇鳩, Ducula badia, ヤマミカドバト Burung Pergam Bukit
19. Pied Imperial-Pigeon, 斑皇鸠, Ducula bicolor, ソデグロバト, RAWA BIASA

– very white or Pied big pigeon

– remote island

Pied Imperial-Pigeon, 斑皇鳩, Ducula bicolor, ソデグロバト, RAWA BIASA
20. Barred Cuckoo-Dove, 斑尾鹃鸠,斑尾鵑鳩, Macropygia unchall, ヨコジマオナガバト, Burung Tekukur Api Besar

– a not so common bird for Malaysia, and pretty shy to human may be due to previous hunting? (beautiful and beg for food? )

update 202112

– a picture capture with Sony A73

– 摄于索尼 A73

update 202008

Barred Cuckoo-Dove, 斑尾鹃鸠,斑尾鵑鳩, Macropygia unchall, ヨコジマオナガバト, Burung Tekukur Api Besar,TEKUKUR-API GUNUNG BESAR

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Barred Cuckoo-Dove, 斑尾鹃鸠,斑尾鵑鳩, Macropygia unchall, ヨコジマオナガバト, Burung Tekukur Api Besar,TEKUKUR-API GUNUNG BESAR
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Indonesia

 

51. Black-naped Fruit-Dove, 黑项果鸠, 黑頸果鳩, Ptilinopus melanospilus, カルカヤバト, PUNAI-BUAH HIJAU BARAT

– a common lowland beautiful small colorful dove at Sulawesi

– male with obvious white head, yellow, purple vented. Female overall green

– 苏拉威西蛮普通的果鸠

– 公鸟,头部白,颈黄。臀部黄紫。母鸟全身绿

update 202512

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What a delightful evening—two stunning and tiny fruit-doves perched low and nearby, giving us fantastic photo opportunities. We even attempted a few bird-in-flight shots. Though not endemic, these birds truly charmed everyone, and we ended up spending about 1.5 hours enjoying their presence.

This special moment, Photographers using nearly all camera brands were there to capture the moment, but not everyone managed to get that perfect shot.

这是一个令人愉快的傍晚——两只漂亮又小巧的果鸠停在低处、离我们很近,给了我们很棒的观赏和拍摄机会。我们还尝试拍摄它们飞行的瞬间。虽然它们不是特有种,但它们的可爱模样让大家都非常开心,最后我们花了大约1个半小时陪伴它们。

几乎所有品牌的相机都在这个精彩时刻登场,但不是每个人都捕捉到了最完美的一瞬。

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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update 202511

What a wonderful evening—two beautiful and tiny fruit-doves perched low and close, giving us a great opportunity to enjoy and photograph them. We even tried for some bird-in-flight shots. Though not endemic, everyone was delighted to spend around 1.5 hours with these charming birds.

这是一个美好的傍晚,两只可爱的小果鸠停在低处离我们很近,让我们有充分时间欣赏和拍摄。我们还尝试拍摄飞行中的画面。虽然它们不是特有种,但大家都很满意这一个半小时与这两只鸟相处的时光。

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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What an amazing start to our time at Tangkoko—almost all our targets were seen and photographed in just one morning! In the evening, we aimed for some special species, and this bird turned out to be very active, giving us great chances to capture some bird-in-flight shots. A lucky moment once again, made even better thanks to the superb tracking performance of the Canon R5 Mark II.


我们在Tangkoko有个非常棒的开始——几乎所有目标鸟/动物种在一个早上就拍到了!
傍晚我们尝试寻找一些特别的鸟类,结果这只鸟非常活跃,不断飞来飞去,给了我们拍摄飞行照的好机会。
又是一次幸运的时刻,多亏了Canon R5 Mark II出色的追焦能力!

Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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update 202401

– another bird keep calling us while we looking for ours target, but I still really to see and photograph the fruit-dove which is so beautiful .. and share this because some one lazy move got the white background instead .. move move move .. choose choose choose

– 这鸟一直叫不停,我们在等我们目标鸟。*(当然有拍到啦)可是,我还是很喜欢果鸠。轻轻松松拿下啦。这照片还主要,做出来让朋友知道。要选背景就要动。不要站在同一地方。

20240119 – Langgaliru, Sumba, Indonesia

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201810, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

52. Superb Fruit-Dove, 华丽果鸠, 壯麗果鳩, Ptilinopus superbus, クロオビヒメアオバト, Walik Raja

– one of the most beautiful bird, it can be found in Sulawesi Sub-montane area

– maybe been poach over the years, most of the time high up

– 算是我看或最漂亮的鳥。

– 通常都站高,害羞。

update 202505

Our 10-day birding trip to North Sulawesi and Halmahera ended on a high note with this incredible bird. It took us nearly the whole morning to find it, but in the end, it rewarded us with a great view.

我们为期十天的北苏拉威西和哈马黑拉观鸟之旅,最终在这只令人惊叹的鸟的陪伴下圆满结束。我们几乎花了整个上午才找到它,但最终它赏了我们一个绝佳的观赏机会。

202505, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia

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update 202102

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53. White-bellied Imperial-Pigeon, 斑尾皇鸠, 白腹皇鳩, Ducula forsteni, シロハラオビオバト

A distinctive large, spectacularly-marked pigeon. Green with a conspicuous pale gray head, a red eye-ring around a beady yellow eye, a dark neck and chest, a bold white belly, a chestnut base to the undertail, and a broad white band in the otherwise dark tail. Shows subtle bronze tones in some parts of the plumage, such as the nape. Singles, pairs, and small groups inhabit the upper levels of forests and forest edges, mostly in the hills and mountains, less often lower down. Gives a very deep, two-noted call, descending on the second note: “woop-mooo.” Also gives single “woop” notes. [Ebird]

斑尾皇鸠,Ducula forsteni (Bonaparte, 1854),体长32厘米左右,黑尾有白斑,白首也有灰首,白胸,绿背,或胸腹皆白。

update 202304

– a very surprise to have eye level of Sulawesi Myna, Sulawesi Hawk Eagle follow by this always hidden bird. and it stay so long for us to have front, side, back view.

– 非常幸运,低角度见了苏拉王椋鸟, 苏拉鹰雕.这害羞的鸠也让我们看了很久。

202304, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia.

54. Red-eared Fruit-Dove, 费氏果鸠, 紅臉果鳩, Ptilinopus fischeri, ハイボウシヒメアオバト

A large fruit-dove from Sulawesi. Very pale gray head has a diagnostic red mask that extends onto the nape as a black band. Juveniles duller, with subdued mask, and lack band on nape. Upperparts green in central and north Sulawesi, gray in the south. Underparts largely pale gray, with dark markings on the undertail. A montane species found in singles and pairs within the understory and canopy. Voice is a short, clipped “whoOP,” often becoming slightly louder at the end. [ebird]

update 202310

– a shy and quite big size of fruit-dove. Glad to find a small open window for everyone to have some good view and “open picture”

– 非常害羞,体型较大的果鸠。幸运,我们离开前找到它。小小的位置让全部人拍到。

202310, Tomohon, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

55. 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

 

 

56. 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

57. Pink-headed Fruit-Dove, 粉红颈果鸠, 粉紅頸果鳩, Ptilinopus porphyreus, ベニガシラヒメアオバト

– such a beautiful fruit-dove with pink head which cannot go wrong

update 202401

– always wanted to see this bird, and so excited to found it at Sumatra while we actually looking at Sunda Owlet which just ~10m from this bird

– 一直以来都非常需要看这鸟,也没特别期望在苏门答腊看到(太多人捉鸟)。当我们找到它时,是多么的兴奋。

202312, Mount Kerinchi, Sumatra, Indonesia

 

 

58. Red-naped Fruit-Dove, 红枕果鸠, 赤頸果鳩, Ptilinopus dohertyi, アカエリヒメアオバト, Walik Rawa-manu

– a very beautiful fruit-dove as usual, with overall white and red on back-head

– 有如其他果鸠,都漂亮。这只,很白头背带红。

update 202401

– we actually stop for other bird, and heard this bird calling and very soon Esli found one super high up but still make me shoot >10 frames for such a lovely bird. But after 30minutes waiting and checking. Actually Denny found one just so close and eye level … wow wow wow amazing beautiful spot and bird

– 我们其实在这拍翠鸟,突然这鸟叫的很近。我们从20-30米高追到同角度。漂亮!

20240119 – Langgaliru, Sumba, Indonesia

 

59. 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

 

 

60. Beautiful Fruit-Dove, 深红顶果鸠, 深紅頂果鳩,Ptilinopus pulchellus, ノドジロヒメアオバト, Walik Elok

 

update 202508

Small and stunning—another beautiful fruit-dove!
In all my previous visits, we only had brief glimpses, often high up and far away. But this time, it came down low and stayed with us for a good while. What a treat!

又一只小巧又漂亮的绿鸠!
之前几次来,这种鸟都是在高高的树上,只能短暂看到。
但这次它飞得很低,还停留了很久,真的太惊喜了!

202508, Waigeo, Raja Ampat, Indonesia

 

61. Green Imperial-Pigeon (Rufous-naped), 绿皇鸠, 綠皇鳩, Ducula aenea paulina, ミカドバト, Burung Pergam Hijau

update 202511

It’s a very common species here, though it looks quite different from the ones we see in Malaysia. Usually, it stays high and far, but this time we were lucky—it perched at a reasonable distance, at eye level, and under beautiful lighting. A truly lovely bird!

这是当地非常常见的鸟种,不过外形跟我们在马来西亚看到的有些不同。它平时总是停得又高又远,这次终于给了我们一个合理距离、平视角度,加上漂亮的光线。真是一只可爱的鸟!

202511, Tangkoko, Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

62. Banggai Fruit-Dove, 暗颏果鸠, 望涯果鳩, Ptilinopus subgularis, バンガイヒメアオバト, Walik Malomiti

update 202512

This bird can be heard calling everywhere, but getting a clear view is always a bit of a challenge. Thankfully, we were lucky—one showed up in the open, allowing us to get some great shots. Moments like this remind me that bird photography is still very rewarding.

这只鸟到处都能听到叫声,但要看清楚总是需要多一点运气和努力。幸运的是,我们遇到一只完全现身在我们面前,让我们拍到了一些漂亮的照片。这样的时刻让我觉得,鸟类摄影依然值得坚持。

202511, Peleng, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia

 

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101. Sri Lanka Wood-Pigeon, 紫头林鸽, 紫头林鸽, Columba torringtoniae, セイロンカノコモリバト

Large, plain gray pigeon with conspicuous black-and-white stripes on the nape. Underparts flushed mauve. Inhabits upper levels of forests and densely wooded areas in the hills and mountains, where occurs in pairs or small flocks. Combination of black-and-white neck markings and plain, unmarked, dark gray upperparts identifies this species from all other pigeons on Sri Lanka. Vocalizations include a single, deep “wooo”, and also an owl-like, double note “woo-oo”. [EBird]

 

update 20240115

– the only day we at Horton Plains NP, rain in the whole morning. We almost this endemic but found it very last moment while we leaving and we had ours late lunch because of this bird

– 在Horton 国家公园,下了一早雨。当我们几乎要放弃时,竟然看到“鸠”飞过。我跑了过去看,果然是这特有种。

20231202, Horton Plains NP

 

201. Emerald-spotted Wood Dove, 绿点森鸠, 綠點森鳩, Turtur chalcospilos, ミドリマダラバト

update 202601

After 18 unforgettable days in Kenya, I’m finally back in Malaysia. This birding trip truly opened my eyes—aside from Sri Lanka, Kenya has become one of my favorite places. Even without any feeding stations, birds were easy to find and photograph. On just Day 1, we photographed 98 species! By the end of the tour, the group had recorded 414 species—and I got about 10 more during solo walks in free time. I’ll definitely return, though 2026/2027 is already fully booked… and I’m too tired to think about 2028 now. Time to relax. More photos coming soon!

It’s not a lifer, but this time we had several close encounters with this seemingly common bird. The two distinct spots on its wings stood out beautifully, especially when the light hit just right. Moments like this remind us how stunning even familiar species can be.

在肯尼亚度过了18天难忘的观鸟之旅,我终于回到马来西亚了。这次旅程真的让我大开眼界,除了斯里兰卡之外,肯尼亚已经成为我最喜欢的观鸟地点之一。
即使没有喂食点,也能轻松看到并拍到各种鸟类。我们第一天就拍到了98种鸟!
整趟行程结束时,团队成员一共拍到了414种鸟(我在休息时独自走动时又多拍了10种)。
我肯定还会再回来,只是可惜2026和2027的行程已经排满……
现在真的累了,2028的计划暂时不想动了,先休息一下,接下来会陆续分享更多照片!

虽然不是新种,但这次多次近距离观察到这只看起来普通的鸟,翅膀上那两个特别的斑点在阳光下显得格外漂亮。
这样的时刻让我们再次感受到,就算是常见的鸟种,也有它惊艳的一面。

202512, Lake Baringo, Kenya
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Jambu Fruit dove, 粉头果鸠

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