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Coliidae series | 鼠鸟科 | liewwk Nature – 2 [update 20251216]

 

one of the very special looking bird from Africa coutires

1. Speckled Mousebird, 斑鼠鸟, 點斑鼠鳥, Colius striatus, チャイロネズミドリ

2. Red-faced Mousebird, 红脸鼠鸟, 紅臉鼠鳥, Urocolius indicus, アカガオネズミドリ

 

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1. Speckled Mousebird, 斑鼠鸟, 點斑鼠鳥, Colius striatus, チャイロネズミドリ

update 202512

This bird belongs to a unique and fascinating bird family. Though it’s fairly common, it stands out with its long tail and overall plain brown plumage, decorated with distinctive black speckles.

这是一种来自特别鸟类家族的鸟，虽然相对常见，但它的长尾巴和整体暗褐色羽毛上带着明显的黑色斑点，让人印象深刻。

202501, Cape Town, South Africa

 

2. Red-faced Mousebird, 红脸鼠鸟, 紅臉鼠鳥, Urocolius indicus, アカガオネズミドリ

update 202512

Here’s another member of this fascinating bird family — clearly named for its striking “red face.” They’re usually seen moving in small, active flocks, often giving great views as they forage together.

这是这个有趣鸟类家族的另一种成员，顾名思义，它最显著的特征就是红色的脸。通常成群活动，活跃好动，经常一起觅食时给我们带来很好的观赏机会。

202501, Kruger, South Africa

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Platysteiridae series | 疣眼鹟科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20251215】

 

it is a family I first photograph in South Africa

1. Cape Batis, 海角蓬背鹟, 南非噴背鶲, Batis capensis, ムナグロセワタビタキ

 

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1. Cape Batis, 海角蓬背鹟, 南非噴背鶲, Batis capensis, ムナグロセワタビタキ

update 202512

This tiny, adorable bird gave us one of the most memorable moments of the tour. After a long and patient chase, it finally came close and low just for a brief moment — offering us the best view of the entire trip!

这是一只非常小巧可爱的鸟，还记得在长时间追寻后，它终于靠近并飞得很低，就那短短的一瞬间，给了我们这次行程中最精彩的一次观鸟体验！

202501, Sani Pass, South Africa

 

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Artamidae series: Artamidae | 燕鵙科 – 1 [update 20251208]

 

 

Indonesia

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

 

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11. 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

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Sulawesi, Indonesia: Bird Photography | 苏拉威西: 鸟摄 | liewwk Nature 61-1 [update 20251130]

 

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Hylocitreidae series: Hylocitrea | 林啸鹟科 | liewwk Nature – 1 [update 20251108]

 

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

The hylocitrea, also known as the yellow-flanked whistler or olive-flanked whistler, is a species of bird that is endemic to montane forests on the Indonesian island of Sulawesi. It is monotypic within the genus Hylocitrea, and has traditionally been considered a member of the family Pachycephalidae, but recent genetic evidence suggests it should be placed in a monotypic subfamily of the family Bombycillidae, or even its own family, Hylocitreidae. A 2019 study found it to be a sister group to a clade containing the hypocolius (Hypocoliidae) and the extinct Hawaiian honeyeaters (Mohoidae), with the clade containing all three being a sister group to the silky-flycatchers (Ptiliogonatidae). The divergences forming these families occurred in the early Miocene, about 20-23 million years ago.

林啸鹟（学名：Hylocitrea bonensis）是雀形目林啸鹟科唯一物种，曾归入霸鹟科。成年雄鸟头部橄榄绿色，背部暗橄榄褐色，颈部至上背蓝灰色，两胁鲜亮黄橄榄色，眼红，喙黑。雌鸟喉部呈肉桂色带灰纹，幼鸟头颈橄榄棕色。鸣唱由高音颤音和低音哨音组成，叫声含清脆“tsip”声 [2]。
该物种栖息于印度尼西亚苏拉威西岛海拔1200-3500米的山地苔藓森林，在树冠下层活动，常加入混合觅食群，以浆果和节肢动物为食。分布于华莱士区的苏拉威西岛北部、中部、东南部山区及Lompobattang山 [1-2]，其种群因栖息地破碎化被IUCN评估为无危（LC），但苏拉威西南部种群濒危（EN)
属于单科单属单类，就这苏拉威西中部较容易可以看到的地方

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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

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Sulawesi, Indonesia: Bird Photography | 苏拉威西: 鸟摄 | liewwk Nature 53 [update 20251107]

Sulawesi, Indonesia: Bird Photography | 苏拉威西: 鸟摄 | liewwk Nature 53 [update 20251107]

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Phalangeridae series | 袋貂科 | liewwk Nature – 0-1 [update 20250831]

 

new Mammal collection

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

 

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1. 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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Ptilonorhynchidae series | 园丁鸟科 | liewwk Nature -1 [update 20250809]

Another new addition to the collection — not a new family, just something I might have missed earlier.

又有新的收藏，不过并不是新的科目，只是之前可能漏掉了。

 

1. 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

 

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1. 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

 

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Casuariidae series | 鹤鸵科 | liewwk Nature -1 [update 20250803]

another new bird family

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

 

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1. 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

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