Birding tour with liewwk – liewwk Nature

April 20, 2025March 2, 2026

Birds of Taman Negara – Sg Relau, Merapoh, Malaysia | 惹劳河, 美拉坡公园 – 马来西亚 | liewwk Nature – 13 [update 20260302]

It is another entrance to Taman Negara, located on the western side of the forest.

1. Large Frogmouth, 大蟆口鸱, 大蟆口鴟, Batrachostomus auritus, オオガマグチヨタカ, CUCUR BESAR

2. Garnet Pitta, 榴红八色鸫, 榴紅八色鶇, Erythropitta granatina, ムラサキヤイロチョウ, BURUNG-PACAT DELIMA BIASA

3. Black-bellied Malkoha, 绿嘴地鹃, 綠嘴地鵑, Phaenicophaeus diardi, クロバンケンモドキ, CENUK PERUT HITAM

4. Malayan Banded-Pitta, 马来蓝尾八色鸫, 馬來藍尾八色鶇, Hydrornis irena，マラヤシマヤイロチョウ, BURUNG-PACAT BELANG MELAYU

5. Thick-billed Green-Pigeon, 厚嘴绿鸠, 厚嘴綠鳩, Treron curvirostra, ハシブトアオバト, PUNAI ARA BIASA

6. Puff-backed Bulbul, 凤头褐鹎, 凤头褐鹎, Microtarsus eutilotus, チャイロヒヨドリ, MERBAH COKLAT BERJAMBUL

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

8. Rhinoceros Hornbill, 马来犀鸟, 馬來犀鳥, サイチョウ, Buceros rhinoceros, ENGGANG BADAK

9. Silver-rumped spinetail, 银腰针尾雨燕, 白腰刺尾雨燕, Rhaphidura leucopygialis, チビハリオアマツバメ, LAYANG-LAYANG EKOR-PENDEK MELAYU

10. Malayan Peacock-Pheasant, 凤冠孔雀雉, 鳳冠孔雀雉, Polyplectron malacense, マレーエボシコクジャク,KUANG-CERMIN MELAYU

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

12. Brown Fulvetta, 褐雀鹛, 褐雀鶥, Alcippe brunneicauda, ムジチメドリ, KEKICAU-SAMPAH MELAYU

13. Finsch’s Bulbul, 芬氏冠鹎, 矮髭鵯, Alophoixus finschii, ヒメアゴヒゲヒヨドリ, MERBAH-BERJANGGUT RENGKUNG KUNING

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update 202504

It’s a common and not particularly beautiful bird, but each time it’s spotted, its size and leaf-like appearance still spark excitement.

这是一种常见且不算特别美丽的鸟，但每次看到它时，它的体型和如叶子般的外形仍然让人感到兴奋。

2. Garnet Pitta, 榴红八色鸫, 榴紅八色鶇, Erythropitta granatina, ムラサキヤイロチョウ, BURUNG-PACAT DELIMA BIASA

Update 202505

It was exciting to spot one moving on the ground without being disturbed by our presence—there were ten of us constantly shifting around for a better angle. We were lucky to encounter this Pitta without a long wait or much effort.

看到一只八色鸫在地面上活动而不受我们干扰，真的令人兴奋——我们十个人一直在四处移动，寻找更好的拍摄角度。能在没有长时间等待或费太多功夫的情况下遇到它，实在是太幸运了。

3. Black-bellied Malkoha, 绿嘴地鹃, 綠嘴地鵑, Phaenicophaeus diardi, クロバンケンモドキ, CENUK PERUT HITAM

Update 202505

We spent our morning at the canopy, enjoying many great views of different birds. One was especially memorable—at eye level, feeding slowly instead of just flying past. A lovely Malkoha.

我们早上在树顶吊桥观鸟，欣赏到了许多不同鸟类的美丽景色。其中一只尤其令人难忘——它在视线平齐的高度慢慢觅食，而不是像其他鸟一样飞掠而过。一只可爱的鹃鵙。

4. Malayan Banded-Pitta, 马来蓝尾八色鸫, 馬來藍尾八色鶇, Hydrornis irena，マラヤシマヤイロチョウ, BURUNG-PACAT BELANG MELAYU

update 202508

Always a pleasure catching up with one of the best birders/guides I know—Matthew and Hoi Ling! He made a short visit and requested a few lifers, so we left KL at 2:30am and headed to Merapoh. Despite the morning rain, we managed to tick off two lifers soon after arrival. Once the rain stopped, we got lucky again with this special lifer—it showed up twice (I missed the first photo opportunity)! Such a stunning Pitta, and a great moment getting both Garnet and this species away from the usual “stage”.

很开心再次见到我认识的顶级观HK鸟人兼导游——Matthew 和HL！他这次短暂来访，希望看到一些新种鸟。我们凌晨2:30从吉隆坡出发前往美罗坡，虽然一早下雨，但刚到就顺利记录到两种新鸟。雨停后又遇到这只特别的新种，它出现了两次（第一次我错过拍照），太幸运了！这只八色鸫真的很美，也很难得在自然环境中看到它，不是在“舞台”上展示。

5. Thick-billed Green-Pigeon, 厚嘴绿鸠, 厚嘴綠鳩, Treron curvirostra, ハシブトアオバト, PUNAI ARA BIASA

update 202508

This is one of the most common green pigeons in the region—medium-sized and easily recognized by its thick, pale green eye-ring.

With a fruiting tree nearby, spotting them wasn’t too hard. Although we hoped for more species, we’re glad our guests got to tick off two of their targets here!

这是这一地区最常见的绿鸽之一，中等体型，浅绿色粗眼圈非常显眼，不容易错过。

有一棵结果的树让我们很容易就看到这些鸟。虽然我们希望能看到更多种类，但能帮客人完成两个目标鸟，也已经很不错了！

6. Puff-backed Bulbul, 凤头褐鹎, 凤头褐鹎, Microtarsus eutilotus, チャイロヒヨドリ, MERBAH COKLAT BERJAMBUL

update 202510

This is one of those birds we often hear or briefly see, but rarely get a good photo opportunity with. However, last month we were lucky to enjoy two amazing encounters—one in Peninsular Malaysia and another in Borneo.

As we were walking out of the forest after getting our main target, we heard its call nearby. Moments later, it appeared almost at eye level, just around 5 meters from us. What a moment!

这是一种我们经常听到或偶尔见到的鸟，但却很少有机会拍到好照片。不过上个月我们非常幸运，在马来西亚半岛和婆罗洲都遇到了两次精彩的时刻。

当我们完成主要目标后正要走出森林时，突然听到它的叫声，不久它就出现在我们面前，几乎是眼平线的高度，距离我们不到5米。真是难得的时刻！

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

update 202602

Had an incredible time birding with a patient group from Canada. After a quiet start at our first stop, we headed deeper into the National Park. Suddenly, I caught a familiar call—I couldn’t help but shout, ‘Jayshrike!’ We got so lucky when it flew out and perched right in front of us. What a spectacular view, absolutely brilliant!

今天与来自加拿大的耐心鸟友们共度了一段美好时光。在第一站略显沉闷的开局后，我们继续向国家公园深处进发。突然间，我听到了那个熟悉的鸣叫声，兴奋地大喊：‘冠鸦！’ 真是太幸运了，它直接飞到我们面前停歇。那画面太美了，简直是完美的瞬间。

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Taman Negara Sungai Relau, Pahang, Malaysia

8. Rhinoceros Hornbill, 马来犀鸟, 馬來犀鳥, サイチョウ, Buceros rhinoceros, ENGGANG BADAK

update 202602

After hitting guest 6,500th species milestone, we decided to keep the momentum going in search of more lifers—aiming to get as close as possible to the 7,000 mark. Upon arriving at the tree top tower, I was incredibly lucky to spot two

hornbills

. They perched nearby before flying past at eye level. It was truly a lucky and unforgettable sight.

在达成客人第6500个目标鸟种后，我们决定继续前行，寻找更多的新鸟种（Lifers），争取向7000大关迈进。抵达树顶塔后，运气非常不错，竟然有两只

犀鸟就在附近栖息，随后还在与我们视线齐平的高度飞过。这真是一次幸运的邂逅。

9. Silver-rumped spinetail, 银腰针尾雨燕, 白腰刺尾雨燕, Rhaphidura leucopygialis, チビハリオアマツバメ, LAYANG-LAYANG EKOR-PENDEK MELAYU

update 202602

Upon arriving at the tower, we were greeted by a beautiful, fast-moving bird circling the structure without pause. I quickly made my way to the top of the observation deck to get an eye-level shot and capture its grace.

Modern camera technology truly makes capturing such fast subjects feel almost effortless.

抵达观景塔时，我们看到这鸟在塔周围盘旋穿梭，飞行速度极快且从未停歇。我迅速登上塔顶，只为寻找与之平齐的视角，捕捉下这美丽的瞬间。

不得不说，现代相机的技术让拍摄这种飞鸟变得轻而易举。

10. Malayan Peacock-Pheasant, 凤冠孔雀雉, 鳳冠孔雀雉, Polyplectron malacense, マレーエボシコクジャク, KUANG-CERMIN MELAYU

update 202602

Last year, right after we spotted the Great Argus, everyone else was busy looking for other rare sightings. That’s when I noticed a smaller bird quietly approaching the feeding spot. It didn’t take long for this little visitor to start showing up regularly, eventually becoming the star attraction of Sg Relau National Park in Merapoh.

去年在我们发现大眼斑雉（Great Argus）之后，当大家都在寻找其他鸟类时，我注意到一只较小的鸟来到了投喂点。不久后，这只鸟开始频繁出现在同一个地方，并成为了惹劳河, 美拉坡国家公园最受瞩目的明星鸟类。

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

update 202602

We just arrived at the viewing tower and the bird calls are everywhere! We heard three of them right next to us at the canopy level. We were hoping for a glimpse, and soon enough, both the male and female flew right up to eye level. They stayed close enough for us to get some great pictures.

刚到观景塔，到处都是鸟鸣声！在树冠层，我们听到有三只就在身边。本想碰碰运气看能不能拍到，没过多久，雄鸟和雌鸟就一起飞到了和我们眼睛齐平的高度。它们离得很近，让我们拍到了不少好照片。

12. Brown Fulvetta, 褐雀鹛, 褐雀鶥, Alcippe brunneicauda, ムジチメドリ, KEKICAU-SAMPAH MELAYU

update 202603

Even though this bird has a modest appearance, its song is absolutely beautiful. I’m so glad we could successfully find and check this target species off the list for our guest.

虽然这只鸟外表平凡，但它的歌声动听极了。很高兴能为客人顺利找到这个目标鸟种。

13. Finsch’s Bulbul, 芬氏冠鹎, 矮髭鵯, Alophoixus finschii, ヒメアゴヒゲヒヨドリ, MERBAH-BERJANGGUT RENGKUNG KUNING

update 202603

Another milestone for the trip! We heard them calling and saw them fly off several times, but never got a clear look until last morning. This one was incredibly vocal and perched right in front of us.

这是本次行程的另一个目标。之前我们多次听到它的鸣叫，也看到它飞走，但直到在国家公园最后一个早上才真正清晰地观察到它。这只鸟叫得很响亮，就落在我们正前方。

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March 10, 2025September 4, 2025

Mustelidae series | 鼬科 | liewwk Nature -2 [update 20250904]

1. Yellow-throated marten, 黄喉貂, Martes flavigula

2. Malayan weasel, 马来鼬, 裸足鼬, Mustela nudipes

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1. Yellow-throated marten, 黄喉貂, Martes flavigula

A fairly common medium-sized mammal, not too difficult to encounter in the forest, but usually too shy for a photo. However, this time, an adult and a young one gave us a nice view before continuing on their way.

一种相当常见的中型哺乳动物，在森林里并不难遇见，但通常太害羞而难以拍摄。不过这次，一只成体和一只幼体在继续前行前，给了我们一个不错的观赏机会。

2. Malayan weasel, 马来鼬, 裸足鼬, Mustela nudipes

update 202509

The bird station was full of life, but suddenly all the birds and squirrels disappeared. Then, out of nowhere, this adorable little creature walked right into our frame! It came so close that I only managed a few quick shots, including this walking moment.

I’ve seen this cute animal many times, but this is the first time it came so close — lucky to finally get a few good pictures!

Simplified Chinese Translation:
鸟站原本很热闹，突然间所有的鸟和松鼠都不见了。没过多久，这只可爱的小动物就走进了我们的镜头！它靠得非常近，我只来得及拍下几张照片，包括它走路的一刻。

其实之前已经见过它很多次了，但这是第一次这么近距离接触，终于拍到几张好照片！

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February 13, 2025

Scopidae series | 锤头鹳科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20250213]

What a magnificent stork! It was a truly stunning sight to behold.

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1. Hamerkop, 锤头鹳, 錘頭鸛, Scopus umbretta, シュモクドリ

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1. Hamerkop, 锤头鹳, 錘頭鸛, Scopus umbretta, シュモクドリ

A squat, brown, ibis-like bird with a bushy-crested “hammer-head”; often found near wetlands or rivers. In flight, it has distinctively deep wingbeats and may occasionally soar very high, when the long neck separates it from raptors. It struts about in wetlands foraging for frogs, fish, and insects. It needs nearby large trees for building its giant (1.5-m-across) stick nest. Calls include a high-pitched “nyip” in flight and a distinctive, rollicking call ending in a purring rattle “kyik-kyik-kyik-kyik-kyik kyik-keeek-kreeeeek”. [ebird]

一种矮胖的棕色鸟类，外形像鹮，头顶有一丛浓密的羽冠，像“锤头”；经常在湿地或河流附近发现。飞行时，它有独特的、强有力的振翅，偶尔也会翱翔到很高的高度，这时它细长的脖子使其与猛禽区分开来。它在湿地中昂首阔步，觅食青蛙、鱼类和昆虫。它需要附近的大树来建造其巨大的（直径1.5米）树枝巢。叫声包括飞行时发出高亢的“nyip”声，以及一种独特的、欢快的叫声，最后以咕噜声结束：“kyik-kyik-kyik-kyik-kyik kyik-keeek-kreeeeek”。

update 202502

This bird is generally brown and has a peculiarly shaped head. It’s quite strangely featured, yet surprisingly common, found in both urban and forested environments.

这种鸟通体呈棕色，头部形状奇特。它的外貌相当怪异，但却出人意料地常见，在城市和森林环境中都能找到。

202501,
Kruger National Park, South Africa

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February 9, 2025February 7, 2026

Phoeniculidae series | 林戴胜科 | liewwk Nature – 2 [update 20260207]

1. Green Woodhoopoe, 绿林戴胜, 綠林戴勝, Phoeniculus purpureus, ミドリモリヤツガシラ

2. Abyssinian Scimitar-bill, 小弯嘴戴胜, 小彎嘴林戴勝, Rhinopomastus minor, キバシカマハシ

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1. Green Woodhoopoe, 绿林戴胜, 綠林戴勝, Phoeniculus purpureus, ミドリモリヤツガシラ

An elongated, metallic-green-black bird with red feet and a long, decurved, red-orange bill. Juveniles have dark bills but are often in the company of adults. It flies heavily, with the long floppy, white-tipped tail dangling behind. Pairs and groups of up to 14 birds are highly social, occupying savanna, woodland, riverine forest, and gardens, where they nest and roost in natural cavities. Clambers in trees, probing bark and crevices for insects and small vertebrates. They communicate using a strong cackling chatter that sounds maniacal. The almost identical Grant’s and Violet woodhoopoes (with which it sometimes hybridizes) differ from Green Woodhoopoe only by having a coppery-purple (not glossy greenish) metallic sheen. [EBird]

一种体型细长、具有金属绿色至黑色光泽的鸟类，红色的脚搭配长而下弯的红橙色嘴喙。幼鸟的嘴喙较暗，但常与成鸟一起活动。飞行时姿态沉重，长而松散的白色尾端在身后摆动。

通常成对或最多 14 只的小群活动，极具社交性，栖息于稀树草原、林地、河畔森林和花园，并在天然洞穴中筑巢和栖息。它们擅长攀爬树木，在树皮和缝隙间寻找昆虫及小型脊椎动物。叫声响亮刺耳，类似疯狂的咯咯笑声。

与绿林犀鸟几乎相似的格兰特氏林犀鸟和紫林犀鸟（有时与之杂交）唯一的区别在于，它们的金属光泽呈铜紫色，而非光亮的绿色。

update 202512

It was raining and nearly the end of the day. Just as we were getting ready to head back, I spotted a group of birds with curved bills feeding in a tree right in front of us. I shouted, “Woodhoopoe!”
Everyone was thrilled to see this stunning species up close!

下雨了，天也快黑了，正准备回程的时候，我看到一群弯嘴的鸟在我们前面的树上觅食，我大喊：“林戴胜！”
大家都为这美丽的鸟种感到特别开心！

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update 202502

One of my most sought-after birds, I only spotted it twice in 17 days. Excited to see it up close and even feeding—such a brilliantly colorful bird!

这是我最想见到的鸟之一，在 17 天内只看到过两次。能在不远处观赏到它并目睹其觅食，真是令人兴奋，这么一只色彩斑斓的鸟！

2. Abyssinian Scimitar-bill, 小弯嘴戴胜, 小彎嘴林戴勝, Rhinopomastus minor, キバシカマハシ

update 202602

A bird that’s hard to miss — large in size, moving in small groups, with a long, curved orange bill. Such a strange-looking bird, but I absolutely love seeing it.

一只很难错过的鸟，体型大，常成小群活动，拥有又长又弯的橙色鸟喙。外形真的很奇特，但我非常喜欢看到它。

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February 5, 2025February 5, 2025

Phalacrocoracidae series | 鸬鹚科 | liewwk Nature -1 [update 20250205]

1. Bank Cormorant, 岸鸬鹚, 堤鸕鷀, Phalacrocorax neglectus, ハナグロウ

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1. Bank Cormorant, 岸鸬鹚, 堤鸕鷀, Phalacrocorax neglectus, ハナグロウ

A medium-to-large-sized, stocky, marine cormorant that is a specialist in kelp forests of the Benguela Current, where it is scarce resident. Similar to Cape Cormorant but slightly larger and thicker-necked. Adults have a black (not orange) throat patch and honey-brown (not blue) eyes, giving them a plain-looking face. If seen well, the head is flattish with an indistinct crest that more often manifests as a bulbous forehead. In flight, it is difficult to tell from the abundant Cape Cormorant unless the characteristic white back–most prevalent in the breeding season (but absent in some individuals)–is seen. Immatures are duller but retain the adult’s characteristic shape. Best seen at roosts. [Ebird]

一种中等至大型、体型粗壮的海洋鸬鹚，主要栖息于本格拉寒流的海藻森林中，但数量稀少。与好望角鸬鹚相似，但体型略大，颈部更粗。成鸟的喉部是黑色（而非橙色），眼睛呈蜂蜜棕色（而非蓝色），使其面部看起来较为朴素。若观察仔细，可见其头部较平，具不明显的冠羽，有时表现为隆起的额头。在飞行时，除非看到其特有的白色背部（主要出现在繁殖季节，但部分个体没有），否则很难与数量众多的好望角鸬鹚区分。幼鸟颜色较暗淡，但仍保留成鸟的特征性体型。最佳观赏地点是其栖息地。

update 202502

We only spotted this bird in Cape Town. It appears completely black, though from certain angles, the “white rump” can be seen. It’s a unique species and surprisingly easy to find, but only in that one location.

我们只在开普敦看到这种鸟。它整体呈黑色，但从某些角度可以看到“白色臀部”。这是一种非常独特的鸟类，而且只在一个特定地点容易找到。

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February 5, 2025December 23, 2025

Sagittariidae series | 蛇鹫科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20251223]

1. Secretarybird, 蛇鹫, 蛇鷲, Sagittarius serpentarius, ヘビクイワシ

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1. Secretarybird, 蛇鹫, 蛇鷲, Sagittarius serpentarius, ヘビクイワシ

A distinctive, tall, long-legged, crane-like raptor with unique quill-like plumes on its head and bright-red facial skin. In flight, the dark edge to the hind wing, diamond-shaped tail, and long spatulate tail feathers make it unmistakable. It prefers open rangeland and savanna, where it strides about hunting for reptiles, small mammals, and insects, which it bludgeons with its powerful legs. [Ebird]

一种独特的、高大、长腿的类似鹤的猛禽，头上有独特的羽毛状饰羽，面部皮肤鲜红。在飞行时，其后翼的黑色边缘、菱形尾巴和长长的匙状尾羽使其极具辨识度。它偏好开阔的牧场和稀树草原，迈着大步四处行走，捕猎爬行动物、小型哺乳动物和昆虫，并用强有力的双腿将猎物击晕。

update 202512

This is one of those birds that always managed to avoid our group — even some of our best birding friends missed it. But after three trips to Africa, we finally had an amazing moment with this special species. It came close and walked slowly right in front of us!

这是一种总是躲过我们好朋友镜头的鸟。前三次来非洲都没遇上，终于这次遇到了！
这只特别的鸟走得很慢，离我们非常近，就在眼前出现，太精彩了！

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update 202502

A remarkable bird that resembles a crane or stork with long legs but has more of a raptor-like appearance. It’s one of my main targets—I’ve had a few sightings but haven’t captured great photos yet. However, I’m sure I’ll dedicate more time to this bird on my future trips to Africa.

一种独特的鸟类，外形类似鹤或鹳，拥有修长的双腿，但更像猛禽。这是我主要的目标之一，虽然曾经遇见过几次，但照片效果不太理想。不过，我相信在未来的非洲之行中，我会花更多时间关注这种鸟。

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February 4, 2025January 27, 2026

Numididae series | 珍珠鸡科 | liewwk Nature -2 [update 20260127]

1. Southern Crested Guineafowl, 南冠珠鸡, 南冠珠雞, Guttera edouardi

2. Vulturine Guineafowl, 鹫珠鸡, 鷲珠雞, Acryllium vulturinum, フサホロホロチョウ

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1. Southern Crested Guineafowl, 南冠珠鸡, 南冠珠雞, Guttera edouardi

A large-bodied, small-headed, black gamebird perfectly lined with rows of hundreds of bluish-white spots. It has a ridiculous-looking plumed “toupee” above the naked face, which features an ivory-colored bill and a blood-red eye. The facial skin color varies geographically, and can be mostly blue-gray with small patches of red and white, or predominantly blue-gray with a large white patch on the back of the neck. A broad band around the base of the neck is unspotted black. It prefers forest and thickets, where it forages on the ground for berries, seeds, and other plant matter. The similar Helmeted Guineafowl differs by its lack of feathered crest and its having a bone-like casque on top of the head instead. The alarm call is a series of rattling, agitated notes that speed up and slow down; similar to the call of Helmeted Guineafowl, but with a tinnier quality. [Ebird]

南非冠珠鸡（Guttera edouardi），曾经是东非冠珠鸡的亚种，2014年设为独立物种。体长46-56厘米，翼展75-100厘米，体重721-1573克。有一个独特的黑色的顶部，卷曲的羽毛形成的羽冠，其形状根据亚种而不同，头部和颈部裸露的皮肤呈灰蓝色，眼周和额头和喉咙有大片红色斑点。全身羽毛为纯黑色，上面布有密集的白色斑点。虹膜红色，鸟喙粉色，腿爪灰色。

栖息于森林和茂密的河边林地，成对或聚小群，吃水果、浆果、种子和无脊椎动物。经常跟随猴子，啄食灵长类从树顶落下的食物。春季和夏季繁殖，雌鸡在厚厚的植被中挖掘一个浅坑为鸟巢，每窝产4-5枚卵。

update 202502

As we were nearing our hotel on a cloudy day, a large group of birds suddenly appeared by the roadside. Wow, what a stunning sight!

当我们快到酒店时，天空乌云密布，一大群鸟儿突然出现在路边。哇，真是太美了！

2. Vulturine Guineafowl, 鹫珠鸡, 鷲珠雞, Acryllium vulturinum, フサホロホロチョウ

update 202601

Another bird that is very common in Samburu—we see it almost every day. Look a bit closer, and it actually looks a little scary too, especially with that bald head.

这是在桑布鲁很常见的另一种鸟，几乎每天都能看到。仔细一看，其实还有点吓人，特别是那颗光秃秃的头。

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February 3, 2025February 3, 2025

Chamaeleonidae series | 变色龙科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20250203]

101. Flap Neck Chameleon, 喷点变色龙, 噴點變色龍, Chamaeleo dilepis

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101. Flap Neck Chameleon, 喷点变色龙, 噴點變色龍, Chamaeleo dilepis

update 202502

I never expected to see this adorable creature in South Africa—I thought I’d only encounter it in Madagascar on my next visit. But what a lucky sight! This tiny chameleon was crossing the road so slowly that everyone had to wait for it to make its way before we could continue our journey. define top 5 sight of 2025

我从没想到会在南非看到这只可爱的生物——原以为只有下次去马达加斯加时才会遇见它。但真是幸运的一幕！这只小小的变色龙慢吞吞地穿过马路，所有人都停下来等它通过后才继续我们的旅程。

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January 31, 2025

Equidae series | 马科 | liewwk Nature [update 20250131]

1. Zebra, 斑马, 斑馬, Equus quagga

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1. Zebra, 斑马, 斑馬, Equus quagga

The plains zebra occurs in six regional races, each with its own stripe pattern. All are distinct from the two other zebra species: the larger Grevy’s zebra (Equus grevyi) of northern Kenya, and smaller mountain zebra (Equus equus) of southwest Africa.

Plains zebras are highly sociable: dominant stallions preside over harems of females and young, which may coalesce into much larger herds. especially during migration, and often associate with wildebeest and other grazers. Zebra crop grass using flexible lips and powerful incisors, and open up grassland habitat for other species.

Their pattern has long puzzled scientists: it may function as camouflage, as an insect deterrent or to dazzle pursuing predators such as lions; perhaps all three. [https://www.expertafrica.com/wildlife/zebra/africa]

update 202501

It’s common, but such an adorable creature—I never get tired of seeing it over and over again.

它很常见，但却是如此可爱的生物，无论看多少次都不会腻。

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January 20, 2025

Phoenicopteridae series | 红鹳科 | liewwk Nature -1 [update 20250120]

Typically refers to a flamingo, which we remember as a bird with a long neck, reddish hue, and slow, graceful movements.

通常指火烈鸟，我们记得它是一种长颈、红色、动作缓慢而优雅的鸟。

1. Greater Flamingo, 大红鹳, 大紅鸛, Phoenicopterus roseus, ヨーロッパフラミンゴ

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1. Greater Flamingo, 大红鹳, 大紅鸛, Phoenicopterus roseus, ヨーロッパフラミンゴ

update 20250120

The flamingo was the final bird of our 18-day South Africa bird photography trip. During the morning session, we struggled with either facing the wrong direction or dealing with distance challenges. However, just before heading back, a few of them flew gracefully toward us in perfect light, as if bidding us farewell. We ended the trip with over 356 bird species, 20+ mammals, and several reptiles captured in photographs. It was an incredible journey filled with fun, great company, delicious food, and valuable lessons in patience (especially when waiting for meals).

火烈鸟是我们南非18天观鸟摄影之旅的最后一只鸟。在早晨的拍摄中，我们不是方向不对就是距离受限。然而，就在我们准备返程前，一些火烈鸟迎着完美的光线飞向我们，仿佛是在向我们告别。最终，我们拍摄了超过356种鸟类、20多种哺乳动物以及一些爬行动物。这是一段充满乐趣的旅程，有很棒的团队、美味的食物，还有耐心的宝贵训练（尤其是在等待食物的时候）。

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