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Birds of Southeast Asia login: Password:. Enter your login name or your email address and click on Send reminder to receive a reminder by email. This checklist includes all bird species found in Southeast Asiabased on the best information available at this time. It is based on a wide variety of sources that I collated over many years. I am pleased to offer these checklists as a service to birdwatchers. If you find any error, please do not hesitate to. The taxonomic order and nomenclature follows Howard and Moore 4th edition incl. If you prefer to view the list based on a Birds of Southeast Asia authority, click on one of the list available below. Globally threatened species status in red were identified by Birdlife International in Birdlife Data Zone species. Listen to random bird songs from Xeno-Canto for Birds of Southeast Asia region: exclude rare species limit to recordings made in this region. Recordings not starting automatically? Try enabling autoplay in your browser, or click the play button below. Avibase has been visited , times since 24 June MyAvibase allows you Birds of Southeast Asia create and manage your own lifelists, and produce useful reports to help you plan your next birding excursion. There are more than 20, regional checklists in Avibase, offered in 9 different taxonomies, including synonyms more than languages. Each checklist can be viewed with photos shared by the birding community, and also printed as PDF checklists for field use. Avibase search Browse by families Avibase Taxonomic Concepts. There are a few ways by which you can help the development of this page, such as joining the Flickr group for photos or providing translations of the site in addition languages. Change language. Your login: Password: Stay signed in. Welcome Guest. Change display options: Select another taxonomy: Avibase taxonomic concepts v. Show details from a lifelist: None selected. You must be logged in to view Birds of Southeast Asia sighting details. To register to myAvibase click here. Listen to random bird songs from Xeno-Canto for this region: exclude rare species limit to recordings made in this region Birds of Southeast Asia not starting automatically? Country or region: Southeast Asia [ map ] Number of species: Number of endemics: Number of globally threatened species: Number of introduced species: 6 Last modified: References partial list. Endemic Critically endangered possibly extinct. List of birds of Asia - Wikipedia

Birding trips can be organized in IndonesiaMalaysia Birds of Southeast Asia Thailand. A birding expedition into Indonesia's Tanjung Puting National Park would yield numerous sightings of sea eagles, hornbills and kingfishers, among others. Birds of Southeast Asia get there by boat, you sail up the Kumai River to the town of Kumai where you can hire a klotok boat to take you into the park. By air, you can fly from Jakarta Indonesia's capital to one of the main towns in Kalimantan such as Banjarmasin or Palangkaraya, then to Pangkalanbun, the airport nearest Kumai and the park. Guides can be arranged upon arrival or in advance. Bali, Indonesia, is another great Indonesian birding destination. The island of Langkawi, Malaysia is accessible either by ferry from the Malay Peninsula or by air from Bangkok or the capital of Kuala Lumpur. Birding is rewarding in Malaysia's national parks. Malaysian Borneo accessible via flights from Singapore or Kuala Lumpur is an exceptionally great birding destination, especially in the lowland areas such as Birds of Southeast Asia the Kinabatangan River Birds of Southeast Asia Sabah, and Bako NP in Sarawak. Unusual mountain species can be found in the highlands such as on the slopes of Mt Kinabalu and Mulu National Park, but birding is always more challenging in forested areas! He observed that in the eastern part of Indonesia including Papua and most of East Nusa Tenggara west through Lombokthe birds and plants more closely resemble and are related to those of Australia than those of Asia. To the west and north through all of Kalimantan Indonesian BorneoBorneo and the Malay Peninsula the birds, animals and plants are more closely related to those of Thailand and the rest of Asia. Other books are needed to cover the birds of Indonesia. Perched on the Nipa palms and mangroves bordering the meandering rivers we saw the large Stork-billed Kingfisher Halcyon capensis with its huge red bill, buff chest and blue wings and tail see below. Like other kingfishers it is able to hover above the water while it searches for fish. A frequent sight was that of the large black and chestnut Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis Birds of Southeast Asia moved from tree top to tree top with its mournful call. Sandpipers, magpies and tailorbirds were all common but we didn't get photos. All images including their larger counterparts are copyrighted material by Amanda Hacking or Sue Hacking. For purchase of one-time-rights or permission to use an image, please contact us. Blythe's Hawk Eagle juvenile is very similar, and we have to go with the judgment of our eco-guide, Mirwan, who called this as a Wallace's. On a night boat safari on the Kinabatangan River in northern Borneo we came upon this Buffy Fish-Owl Ketupu ketupu left perched over the river. They also prey Birds of Southeast Asia small birds and mammals. Nocturnal, they roost in thick foliage and palms during the day. They nest in epiphytic plants or tree hollows. They are primarily found in lowland forests near water, including forest-rimmed rice paddies, parks and plantations. They have a variety of calls: an up-slurred scream, a long wail and a more melodic fluting sound like someone blowing over a bottle. In the lowland forests of Borneo, the Lesser Fish Eagle Ichthyophaga humilis right might be seen perched over the water where it is on the lookout for fish, it's only prey. The adult Lesser Fish Eagle has a paler, more gray chest than the juvenile we photographed here. They live in narrow, undisturbed forests that border rivers, mangroves and plantations. It is sometimes hard to get a field ID because you have to see the color of the Birds of Southeast Asia. Frigatebirds are almost prehistoric looking with their sharply angled wings and split tails. Both species are aggressive and attack smaller birds such as terns to steal their fish. When they get their own fish, they use their powerful hooked beaks to pluck the fish from the ocean. They are related Birds of Southeast Asia pelicans, boobies and cormorants. It's sometimes very hard to identify birds on the wing, unless they come very close. One day in the Strait of Malacca we were lucky to be followed by a raucous flock of Common Terns Sterna hirundo. Terns most often nest on the ground with at most a few sticks for the nest. They are related to gulls, and are found world-wide, but especially in the tropics. On mudflats and marina docks in both Peninsular Malaysia, and Borneo, the Little Heron Butorides striata left is a common sight. This solitary heron flushes easily, Birds of Southeast Asia flies low, often with an alarm squawk of kyu. Their nests in Borneo can be seen in mangrove trees: look for messy soccer-ball-sized clumps of sticks and grasses. In September, on the mudflats of Bako National Park, Sarawak, Borneo, Malaysia we saw this curlew right stabbing small mollusks and crabs. Due to the poor photos mine! Both of these species breed in the far northern hemisphere and visit Borneo from the months of August or September until March or April. Despite its small size, its blue head and striking white earmark and rufous chest help it stand out from the green foliage. It is found near water: lakes, ponds, rivers and mangroves, up to about m ' elevation. Given its short tail, it was possibly injured by the local aggressive monkeys, but it was still able to fly. The Banded Kingfisher is unusual as it tends to live in the middle story of forests from which it hunts for small lizards and larger invertebrates. They have a lovely call and more often heard than seen, so we were quite lucky to find this one in the open. One of the less brightly colored kingfishers, with its characteristic blue and white, it nonetheless has the distinguishing kingfisher beak: long and hefty, capable of spearing small fish. The collared kingfisher can be found in paddyfields, plantations, and coastal woodlands up to about m ' elevation. The Stork-billed Kingfisher Pelargopsis capensis right with its massive red bill, is a common sight in Borneo. Its range is smaller than that of the collared, and includes the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia, Indonesia and the Philippines. It feeds on small fish and crustaceans. During mating season it is monogamous, and can be Birds of Southeast Asia territorial. Stunningly marked with its black body, pale belly, white and blue facial markings and unmistakable bill, the Oriental Pied Hornbill Antbracoceros albirostris is common on the islands near Langkawi, Malaysia. They are found in most of SE Asia, and perhaps south into Kalimantan where we think we saw them flying over the jungle. These birds are noisy and gregarious, bustling about the trees, rooftops and rocky shoreline in small to large flocks. Hornbills nest in large holes in trees, and once the eggs are laid the male seals the female into the hole using mud and saliva, feeding her through a small hole. The large protuberance on the upper bill of the Oriental Pied Hornbill is called a "casque" and is present in varying sizes and colors on many other hornbill species. It lives primarily in lowland forest, in everything from primary dipterocarp rainforest to secondary growth and plantations. Often found in pairs, this relatively small 60cm or 23" hornbill appears all black when in flight, except for the bill and a wide white stripe near the tail tip. Black hornbills eat large fruits and also small vertebrates and insects. We saw several family groups in the trees bordering the Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Borneo, where this photo was taken. High in the treetops above the Kinabatangan River, on a night Birds of Southeast Asia, our guide picked out the unmistakable color and shape of the Rhinoceros Hornbill Buceros rhinoceros Birds of Southeast Asia. With spotlight and powerful flash we Birds of Southeast Asia able to capture an image of this large up to 90cm or 3' showy hornbill. The tail pattern is unique among hornbills: a long white tail with a broad black band. And the casque, too is unique: red and yellow, with an elegant upsweep to the end, the amount of which varies from Birds of Southeast Asia to individual. Rhinoceros hornbills prefer figs, but will eat other fruits, insects, spiders and even lizards. Silent and unmistakable with its snake-like kinked neck and long yellow bill an Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster left Birds of Southeast Asia in the trees over an oxbow river in Borneo. It feeds by swimming with only its neck and head visible above water then dives underwater to spear fish with Birds of Southeast Asia long sharp bill. Darters prefer undisturbed wetlands, and their numbers are declining as their habitat is destroyed. Alerted by the drumming sound of a woodpecker, we scanned Birds of Southeast Asia trees along the edge of the Kinabatangan River, Borneo to see a a pair of White-Bellied Woodpeckers Dryocopus javensis right. They are noisy, and usually in pairs. They feed Birds of Southeast Asia insects in usually rotted wood, but can be seen working their strong large beaks into everything from downed logs on the ground to tall trees. On the right is the Peninsular subspecies, C. Oriental Magpie Robins are very territorial and aggressive, and often seen in pairs. They feed on small vertebrates such as geckos, plus insects. To capture their prey, they wait on perches, then pounce down onto the ground. Their varied song is a musical warble with churrs and whistles. They are found in cultivated areas, gardens, and woodland up to m about '. Very common Birds of Southeast Asia small birds in lowland Malaysia. No ID. Taking a few hours of rest during migration, small flocks of Barn Swallows Hirundo rustica left often perched on the lifelines of our boat, Ocelot, as we crossed the South China Sea in September. This juvenile was one of several that spent the night Birds of Southeast Asia the boat, some of whom, sadly, did not survive. Barn swallows breed in the northern hemisphere e. The black bar on the chest distinguishes this swallow from the Pacific Swallow. Also hitching a ride on our boat were many Pacific Swallows aka House Swallows Hirundo tahitica right often in mixed flocks with the Barn Swallows. Similar in size and jizz to the Barn Swallow, Pacific Swallows have no dark bar on the chest separating the upper reddish parts from the gray-white breast and belly. Pacific Swallows live in Southeast Asia year round, nesting under eaves of buildings or bridges in mud nests. All swallows are aerial insectivores, meaning they prey on flying insects like mosquitos! They are seen over water, rice paddies and towns, swooping and sweeping in search of their flying meals. Under the rafters of a concrete hotel in the interior of Borneo we found these very gregarious small birds. Given the different nesting patterns of swiftlets most Birds of Southeast Asia in caves or rack wallswe are guessing Birds of Southeast Asia are Glossy Swiftlets Callocalia esculenta left. They are aerial insectivores, and can be found in forests or near human habitation. Like other swifts Birds of Southeast Asia have long curved wing for their aerial acrobatics, and very short legs and feet. They breed mainly in May Birds of Southeast Asia June, but may breed year round. We came upon a pair of them in this flowering tree, feeding on the nectar on the slopes of Mt. Kinabalu, Sabah, Borneo. Birds of Southeast Asia - Field Guide Review

This book was a classic that attempts to cover a large, complex region and about species. It now feels dated compared to newer generation of modern guides birders from Europe, Australia or North America will expect. For example, there is limited or no information about plumage progression, molt Birds of Southeast Asia or geographic variation for most species. Also no range maps and finally the taxonomy is somewhat out-of-date. Birds of Southeast Asia, it covers a large region and many species in a concise and portable package and belongs on the shelf of anyone visiting the region. This concise, updated edition of the award-winning A Guide to the Birds of Southeast Asia Princeton, is the most comprehensive, compact guide to this magnificent bird-rich region. Portability 7. Quality 5. Features 5. Usability 6. Completeness 4. Pros covers a large, complex region and about species concise and portable package. Cons now feels dated compared to newer generation of modern guides imited or no information about plumage progression, molt timing or geographic variation for most species no range maps taxonomy is somewhat out-of-date. Buy On Amazon.