Sulawesi Photography tour collection

from Sulawesi Island & also some remote island close to it included

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。

 

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update 202012

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

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

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？

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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.

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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。

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。

update 2020 May 5

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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。

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。

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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

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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

 

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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）

 

 

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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。

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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？

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。

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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。

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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。

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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！

 

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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。

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。

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。

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- 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。

 

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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！

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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。

 

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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。

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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 ？

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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。

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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。

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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

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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。

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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

 

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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。

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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。

 

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！

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– 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！

 

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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。

 

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。

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。

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。

 

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。

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– 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

 

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。

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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。

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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。

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。

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。

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。

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

– 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

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！

 

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update 202310

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。

 

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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。

 

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

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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！

 

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。

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。

 

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。

 

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。

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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。

 

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！

 

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！

 

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！

 

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！

 

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！

 

 

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。

 

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。

 

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。

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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。

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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.

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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！

 

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！

 

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！

 

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！

 

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。

 

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！

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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！

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