Birding Tours in Asia
Asia is the Earth’s largest and most populous continent and supports dense and large human settlements as well as vast and barely populated areas. Located primarily in the Eastern and Northern Hemispheres, Asia shares the continental landmass of Eurasia with the continent of Europe and the continental landmass of Afro-Eurasia with both Europe and Africa . Asia is subdivided into 49 countries and six regions: North Asia, Central Asia, Western Asia (Near East), South Asia ( Indian Subcontinent ), East Asia (Far East), and Southeast Asia.
In terms of biogeography, the Asian continent is made up of four biogeographic realms, the whole of the Indomalayan realm (also known as the Oriental Region ), a large portion of the Palearctic realm (the entire Eastern Palearctic, and a thin sliver of the easternmost edge of the Western Palearctic), part of the northeast of the Afrotropical realm (the southern half of the Arabian Peninsula), and the northwest of the Australasian realm (eastern Indonesia).
Asia has extremely diverse climates and geographic features and ranges from Arctic (Siberia is one of the coldest places in the Northern Hemisphere) and Subarctic in the north to tropical in southern India and Southeast Asia, and is dry in the interior. The Himalayas between Nepal and China is the tallest mountain range in the world, the Yangtze River in China is the longest river in the continent, and the famous Gobi Desert is in Mongolia , Central Asia.
Following International Ornithological Congress (IOC) taxonomy, v10.2 (December 2020), the bird list of Asia stands at a staggering 3,832 species , 423 of these are globally threatened and several are monotypic families, like Ibisbill , Crab-plover , Spotted Elachura , Grey Hypocolius , Hylocitrea , Rail-babbler , Wallcreeper , and Przevalski’s Finch . We have an extensive range of exciting tours covering the breadth of the region, these are outlined below with links provided to more specific details like detailed tour itineraries, trip reports, client testimonials, and photo/video galleries. These tours make an ideal bird holiday:
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South Asia (Indian Subcontinent) Birdwatching Tours
India birdwatching tours.
India offers so much for the visiting birdwatcher and provides an excellent option for anyone interested in birds and wildlife, whether that be listing species, photographing them, or just enjoying them. Our Northern India tour provides an amazing Himalayan foothill birding experience, with opportunities for Ibisbill , Wallcreeper , Indian Skimmer , and Bengal Tiger at Corbett National Park. In Northwest India we have the chance to observe Asiatic Lion at the fantastic Gir National Park, plus top birds like Crab-plover , Grey Hypocolius , and Demoiselle Crane , while in Northeast India , in the amazing Eastern Himalayas at Eaglenest, spectacular birds like Temminck’s Tragopan , Spotted Elachura , Bugun Liocichla can be found, while below on the plains of Kaziranga National Park we can find White-winged Duck and Greater One-horned (Indian) Rhinoceros . Birdwatching in Southern India results in loads of Nilgiri and Western Ghats endemics like Malabar Trogon , Black-and-orange Flycatcher , and Nilgiri Thrush and many more. We also have a specific tour extension looking for the Endangered ( BirdLife International ) Forest Owlet , a great add-on to our other longer tours. For those looking for more endemics, our Andaman Islands tour is sure to suit with Andaman Woodpecker , Andaman Hawk-Owl , and Andaman Crake on the cards. Most of our Indian tours are during the early part of the year, though we do have one very good Monsoon Specialties tour looking for the Critically Endangered ( BirdLife International ) Great Indian Bustard along with Lesser Florican , Green Avadavat , and Indian Spotted Creeper . Incredible ancient cultures and amazing food to go with the great birds, wildlife, and scenery are on offer throughout India.
Sri Lanka, Nepal, and Bhutan Birdwatching Tours
Further Indian Subcontinent (South Asia) tours include an endemic-filled birding adventure in Sri Lanka where we find all the island’s endemics and specials like Serendib Scops Owl , Sri Lanka Blue Magpie , Sri Lanka Frogmouth , Malabar Trogon , and Red-faced Malkoha , along with overwintering beauties like Pied Thrush , Kashmir Flycatcher , and Indian Pitta . Our Nepal tour offers an easy introduction to Himalayan birding with some of the most spectacular scenery, great mammals ( Bengal Tiger is possible), and the endemic Spiny Babbler . Bhutan is great year-round, and we have spring and fall (autumn) tours. Key birds in Bhutan include Ward’s Trogon , White-bellied Heron , and Black-necked Crane . As with all our Indian Subcontinent tours these amazing destinations offer so much more than just the birds. We also offer short extensions to our Bhutan tours in Northeast India , visiting Nameri and Kaziranga National Parks for more great birds and wildlife.
North and Central Asia Birdwatching Tours
Mongolia, china, taiwan, and japan birdwatching tours.
Central Asia provides some of the most remote and thrilling birding opportunities in Asia and our Mongolia tour offers Henderson’s Ground Jay , White-naped Crane , Kozlov’s Accentor , and Altai Snowcock . Our East Asia tours include China (Yunnan, Sichuan, and Qinghai), Japan, and Taiwan. In Yunnan we look for White-eared Night Heron , Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant , and Giant Nuthatch as well as enjoying some amazing forest bird-feeding stations, while in Sichuan pheasants abound with Chinese Monal being one of the best, along with Giant Laughingthrush , Grandala , and Przevalski’s Finch . On the Tibetan plateau of Qinghai Tibetan Snowcock , Ibisbill , and Crested Tit-warbler can be found. The small island of Taiwan supports 28 endemic birds (including Mikado Pheasant , Swinhoe’s Pheasant , and Taiwan Blue Magpie ) and some top world birds like Fairy Pitta , Chinese Crested Tern , and Black-faced Spoonbill . Japan is a winter wonderland where endemic birds and cranes form a focal point, with Hooded Crane , Red-crowned Crane , White-naped Crane , and others all possible. The mighty Blakiston’s Fish Owl and Steller’s Sea Eagle are both highlight birds too.
Southeast Asia Birdwatching Tours
Thailand birdwatching tours.
Southeast Asia is a biodiversity hotspot and is home to 20% of the world’s flora and fauna with over 2,500 bird species recorded from the subregion. Thailand has a national list of over 1,000 species, we have three tours to the county, these offer amazing birding, fantastic photographic opportunities, and great food. Central Thailand is a magnet to overwintering shorebirds with Spoon-billed Sandpiper , White-faced Plover , and Nordmann’s Greenshank being the most-wanted. Blue Pitta , Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo , and Great Hornbill are found in the forests here. Northern Thailand holds some excellent resident birds like Giant Nuthatch , Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant , and Rusty-naped Pitta , with a plethora of northern migrants like Siberian Rubythroat , Baer’s Pochard , and Pied Harrier . Southern Thailand is full of hornbills, pittas, and trogons with Malayan Banded Pitta , Critically Endangered ( BirdLife International ) Helmeted Hornbill , Green Broadbill , Crested (Shrikejay) Jay , and Scarlet-rumped Trogon .
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Vietnam, cambodia, laos birdwatching tours.
Close to Thailand, Vietnam and Cambodia both offer incredible birds. Southern and Central Vietnam provides amazing views (and excellent photo opportunities) of highly sought-after secretive forest pheasants, pittas, and laughingthrushes, with Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant, Bar-bellied Pitta, Blue-rumped Pitta, Golden-winged Laughingthrush , and Collared Laughingthrush being a few of the best. We have an extra small group tour here to maximize on birding enjoyment and comfort. Cambodia provides probably the best place in the world to see several globally rare species, such as Bengal Florican , Giant Ibis , White-shouldered Ibis , Greater Adjutant , Milky Stork , White-rumped Falcon , Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo , and several Critically Endangered ( BirdLife International ) vultures coming to a “vulture restaurant”, as well as a visit to the Angkor Wat World Heritage Site . We can also arrange custom tours for the rare and endemic Bare-faced Bulbul in Laos, please ask if you’re interested in looking for this unique species.
Malaysia (Peninsular and Borneo) Birdwatching Tours
Peninsular Malaysia provides the chance of Rail-babbler , Mountain Peacock-Pheasant , and Malaysian Partridge . Borneo is a naturalists dream, Sabah is full of endemics like Whiteheads’s Trogon , Whitehead’s Broadbill , and Bornean Ground Cuckoo plus four endemic pittas ( Blue-headed Pitta and Blue-banded Pitta take some beating). The chance for Bornean Orangutan and Proboscis Monkey should not be missed, it is a perfect wildlife holiday. Our tour of Sarawak focusses on localized endemic birds like Dulit Frogmouth , Bornean Frogmouth , and Black Oriole and is an amazing off-the-beaten-track birding experience.
Philippines and Indonesia Birdwatching Tours
Two vast-stretching archipelagic countries wrap up the Southeast Asia sub-region, with the Philippines and Indonesia providing some of the greatest birds and birding in the world, these two countries have almost 700 endemics between them. Our tour of the Philippines visits the islands of Luzon, Mindanao, and Palawan, looking for Philippine (Monkey-eating) Eagle , Palawan Peacock-Pheasant , Wattled Broadbill , Celestial Monarch , and Whiskered Pitta along with overwintering Japanese Night Heron and Chinese Crested Tern . We have seven tours in Indonesia , with more on the way soon. Our West Papua tour is the one to go for if you want birds-of-paradise. Wilson’s Bird-of-paradise is considered one of the best-looking birds in the world, but the rest are not bad either! Other possibilities on our tour include Vogelkop Bowerbird , Western Crowned Pigeon , and Spotted Jewel-babbler . For some more adventure, our special Biak, Numfor, and Kofiau tour is full of stunning endemic birds like Numfor Paradise Kingfisher , Biak Paradise Kingfisher , Kofiau Paradise Kingfisher and loads more! Sulawesi and Halmahera is just as exciting with Hylocitrea , Maleo , Ivory-breasted Pitta , (Wallace’s) Standardwing , and numerous endemic kingfishers available. Our comprehensive tour of the Lesser Sunda islands takes in Sumba, Rote, West Timor, Alor, Flores, and Komodo Islands, and targets the region’s endemics like Flores Hawk-Eagle , Sumba Buttonquail , Rote Boobook , Alor Myzomela , Flores Monarch , and Komodo Dragon . Our Bali and East Java tour connects with special endemics like Bali Myna , Black-winged Starling , and Javan Banded Pitta and we now also offer Bali birdwatching day tours. Situated next to Bali, the island of Lombok has an endemic owl ( Rinjani Scops Owl ) and some interesting endemic subspecies that makes for a great relaxing trip. Further jaw-dropping birds like Javan Trogon , Sumatran Trogon , Schneider’s Pitta , Graceful Pitta , and Bonaparte’s Nightjar are features of our West Java and Sumatra birding tour.
Western Asia Birdwatching Tours
Azerbaijan, georgia, and israel birdwatching tours.
Western Asia is also great for birding, and we also have tours to Azerbaijan and Georgia in the fall (autumn) and winter. We can offer custom tours to Israel any time of the year, though the passage periods are often the most exciting time for birding here.
Our Azerbaijan tour features loads of top birds of the eastern edge of the Western Palearctic and the western edge of Asia such as Red-fronted Serin , Black Lark , White-winged Lark , Pallas’s Gull , Grey-headed Swamphen , and Caspian Snowcock .
We have a fall tour to the famous Batumi bottleneck in Georgia, a raptor paradise (for example Steppe Eagle , Lesser Spotted Eagle , and Eastern Imperial Eagle ) with many other interesting passerines present too, while our winter tour provides an opportunity for the localized Caucasian Grouse , Caucasian Snowcock , Little Bustard , Güldenstädt’s Redstart , Mountain Chiffchaff , Great Rosefinch , Krüper’s Nuthatch , and Wallcreeper .
We can also provide customized tours in Asia, we advise booking as far in advance as possible because our guides get booked up two or three years in advance.
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India: The South – Western Ghats & Nilgiri Endemics January 2025/2026
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Philippines: Spectacular Endemic Birding January 2025/2026/2027
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India: The North – Tigers, Amazing Birds & the Himalayas January 2025/2026
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Sri Lanka: Island Endemics, Wintering Specialties & Blue Whale Pelagic January 2025/2026
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India: The Northwest – Lions & Desert Birding in Gujarat February 2025/2026
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India: Andaman Islands Endemics February 2025/January 2026/2027
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Japan: Spectacular Winter Birds February 2025/2026/2027
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Birding Tour India: Forest Owlet Extension February 2025/2026
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Bhutan: Complete Bhutan – Spring Birding in the Eastern Himalayas February 2025/April 2026/2027
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Georgia: Mountain & Steppe Birding in Winter March 2025/2026
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Vietnam: Southern and Central Vietnam: Endemics and Regional Specials March 2025/2026
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Nepal: Easy Himalayan Birding March 2025/2026/2027
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India: The Northeast – Spectacular Birds & Mammals April 2025/2026
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Taiwan: Endemic Birding Extravaganza April 2025
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China: Yunnan Tour May 2025/2026
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Mongolia: Steppes & Gobi Desert Birding May 2025/2026
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Indonesia: Biak, Numfor, & Kofiau – Stunning Paradise Kingfishers and Small-Island Endemics May 2025
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China: Sichuan Tour May 2025/2026
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Indonesia: Lombok Extension – Rinjani Scops Owl Premium Tour June 2025
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China: Qinghai Tour June 2025/May 2026
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Indonesia: Bali and East Java – Bali Myna and Other Rare Regional Specials June 2025
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Indonesia: The Lesser Sunda Islands – Comprehensive Tour June 2025
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Indonesia: Sulawesi & Halmahera – Spectacular Endemic Birding July 2025
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Birding Tour Indonesia: West Papua and Southwest Papua – Birds-of-Paradise & Endemic Birds of the Arfak Mountains and Waigeo Island August 2025
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India: Rajasthan – Monsoon Specialties August 2025/2026
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Papua New Guinea: New Britain Premium Extension – Bismarck Archipelago Birding September 2025
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Peninsular Malaysia September 2025
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Borneo: Sarawak – Restricted Range Endemics September 2025
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Georgia: Eagles & Endemics in Fall September 2025/2026
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Borneo: Sabah Classic Tour September 2025
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Bhutan in Fall: Monals, Cranes and Mountains November 2025/2026
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Cambodia Birding Tour: Regional Specials & Globally Rare Birds January/December 2026
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Central Thailand Birding Tour: Shorebird Spectacle & Jungle Birding January 2026
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Northern Thailand Birding Tour: Spectacular Resident & Migrant Birds February 2026
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Southern Thailand Birding Tour: Jewels of the South February 2026
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Ultramarine Flycatcher
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Malayan Banded Pitta
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Sulawesi Scops Owl
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Greater Yellownape
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Wreathed Hornbill
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Whitehead's Trogon
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Mangrove Pitta
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Red-headed Trogon
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Spoon-billed Sandpiper
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Wallcreeper
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White-crowned Forktail
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Black-and-yellow Broadbill
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Buffy Fish Owl
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Green-tailed Sunbird
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Gurney's Pitta
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King Bird-of-paradise
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Lesser Adjutant
Testimonials from our asia birding tours.
The 2016 Northern India Birding Ecotours trip was everything I had hoped for and more. As a novice both when it came to Asian birds and Indian travel, the trip couldn’t have been better. Andy Walker, our guide, was brilliant at finding the expected birds and some amazing rarities and getting us good looks. I managed close to 400 lifers combined with Fatehpur Sikri, the Taj Mahal, some fascinating glimpses of rural India and a spectacular time in the Himalayan foothills. Our driver, van, train travel and hotels were all comfortable and worked like clockwork. Thanks for the trip of a lifetime.
Highlights of the Western Ghata and Nilgiri tour included seeing the regional endemic bird species such as Nilgiri Blue Robin, White-bellied Blue Robin, Black-and-orange Flycatcher, Malabar Whistling Thrush, Crimson-backed Sunbird, Sri Lanka Frogmouth, Sri Lanka Bay Owl, giant squirrels and Asian Elephants. The local cuisine was also a highlight! Dylan was friendly and professional with a good sense of humour. He knew when to be intense, when to lighten up on the birding and was always cordial. Dylan was never demeaning when answering questions. Our local guides were excellent, especially in Thattekad and Masinagudi.
We spent three weeks with Andy in Thailand and enjoyed the trip thoroughly. Andy worked so hard to find the birds, and get us on them. He was very patient and took the time we needed. He knew all the best places to go, knew what birds would be expected, identified them in an instant and still managed to find some pretty good rarities along with the known birds, Himalayan Cutia anyone? And we spent literally hours getting great looks at Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Andy got us very close without disturbing the birds or any other birders. It was a highlight of the trip. We are hoping to see Andy in York later this year for a days birding on his home patch!
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In Asia you will be treated to everything unique and wonderful; from magical forests to the untouched jungle with spectacular scenery and superb photography opportunities all around.
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• Bhutan • Borneo • Vietnam • Cambodia • China • India • Mongolia • Papua New Guinea • Sulawesi • Sri Lanka • Thailand • Oman
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Pitta Nature Tours Southeast Asia Birding Tours
An ocean away from North American birders lays Southeast Asia with incredible Pittas, sparkling Kingfishers, raucous Hornbills, and more than 3,000 species of unique birds. Endemic species are found in incredible densities here—especially in Indonesia.
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It was just easy and fun to spend a long day of birding with Tim. I came away from the experience wanting to go back.
Lesley M Custom Tour , 2017
Featured tour, bali & the lesser sundas no set dates at this time.
The remote Indonesian islands of Sumba, Rote, Timor, and Flores—the Lesser Sundas, are home to nearly 90 endemic species of birds. Along with a day trip to see Komodo Dragons, and several days birding on Bali this is a tour you won’t soon forget.
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Himalayan Snowcock and Cassia Crossbill! Another trip with Tim, another success! These were the “big two” for this trip and Tim delivered in spades.
Paul K Most Wanted , 2018
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When we started guiding in 2007, we never imagined taking our tours beyond the confines of Utah, Wyoming, Idaho, and Nevada—thus Mountain West Birding Company was born. Mountain West specialized in Flammulated Owl, Himalayan Snowcock, and Cassia Crossbill Tours.
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For any full-day or longer tour we require a 25% deposit to hold your space. Final payments are generally required 90-days before the start of the tour. For our smaller tours we often don’t require payment till the time of the tour, but ask if you decide to cancel please provide a weeks notice so we can try and fill your space.
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We understand that emergencies happen. We offer a full refund up to 90 days prior to the start of most multi-day set itineraries, with a 5% processing fee. Any cancellations made between 89-60 Days are subject to a 50% fee. Cancellations made less than 59 days before the start date forfeit the cost of the tour. If you have to make a last-minute cancellation, we will do everything we can to work with you on a refund or reschedule! For our smaller tours we often don’t require payment till the time of the tour, but ask if you decide to cancel please provide a weeks notice so we can try and fill your space.
How many clients are allowed on your tours?
From the start we’ve always desired to keep our tours both manageable and enjoyable. For that reason all of our public tours cap at 7 or 8 people. This keeps our groups smaller and provides a more comfortable experience while traveling together. We do offer private tours for individuals, and small groups, as well as large groups. We can accommodate almost any size of private group, just send us an inquiry to learn more.
Why did you change your name to Pitta?
After a decade leading tours in the western United States we expanded our offering with new tours in Southeast Asia and Central America. As we work on expanding further and offering more International options,, we decided we needed a name that reflected that change!
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For most tours we accept cash, check, Venmo, and all major credit cards. Credit card payments do come with a 5% processing fee. We can also accept bank transfers for international clients—however these also include a processing fee determined by the transfer amount.
How strenuous are your tours?
Most of our tours are not physically demanding. Often birding from well maintained roads, by car, and lightly on foot. However, in the mountains of the western United States we do offer some tours with hikes at high elevation, and with a large elevation gain. These hikes generally require our guests to be in good physical shape. Many of our tours also offer long days with early starts and late ends. While not physically demanding, the pace can be strenuous. Check in the tour details at the bottom of each tour to read about the pace and difficulty, and feel free to ask if you’re unsure or would like more information!
Can you guarantee we will see our target birds?
While we cannot guarantee we will see every target bird, we make every possible attempt to find our targets on our tours. Birds have wings, ranges and distribution fluctuate, and habits change. But with more than 25 years birding experience and some of the best local guides available during our international tours, we have a very high success rate on locating our targets. Some times birds don’t cooperate and things don’t work out as planned, in which case all we can do is keep trying while we have time!
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Our Thailand Highlights tour is designed around the very best birding sites in Northern and Central Thailand, offering a superb selection of spectacular and sought-after Southeast Asian specials, along with a huge array of migrants from the north, which spend the frigid winters in these warmer climates. Time will be spent exploring the wetlands near Bangkok where we stand excellent chances of finding the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Nordmann’s Greenshank and Chinese Egret. Major reserves visited include Kaeng Krachan, Khao Yai and Doi Lang where targets include the stunning Green Peafowl, Siamese Fireback, Silver Pheasant, gorgeous Silver-breasted Broadbill, Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo, Blue Pitta, White-rumped Falcon, Ratchet-tailed Treepie, Green Cochoa – and much more! In addition, culturally Thailand has few equals, and you will have opportunities to visit some of the many spectacular pagodas and shrines that adorn this friendly, varied and spectacular land.
This is a short yet comprehensive alternative to our longer Northern & Central: Asian Birding at its Best tour , and is suitable for both birders and non-birding spouses alike.
Spoon-billed Sandpiper; Green Peafowl; Silver Pheasant; Siamese Fireback; Great & Tickell’s Brown Hornbills; Banded Kingfisher; Silver-breasted & Dusky Broadbills; Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo; Blue & Eared Pittas; Great Slaty Woodpecker; Ratchet-tailed Treepie; Grey Peacock-Pheasant; Green Cochoa; Nordmann’s Greenshank; Asian Dowitcher; Chinese Egret; Malaysian Plover; Black-backed Forktail; Slaty-bellied Tesia; Red-bearded Bee-eater; Asian Stubtail; Dark-sided Thrush.
Top Mammals
Lar & Pileated Gibbons; Giant Squirrel; Asian Elephant; Yellow-throated Marten; Northern Red Muntjac; Northern Pig-tailed Macaque; Dusky Langur.
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lowland and montane rainforests, mangroves, wetlands, coastal mudflats
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cool but generally comfortable in the higher areas, warmer and more humid lower down. Rain and mist is possible
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10 with 1 Rockjumper leader & local birding leader
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moderate pace, undemanding walking on forest trails and along forest roads, mostly in national parks
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comfortable hotels and resorts
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moderate with a few challenging rainforest species
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pagodas and temples, great food, rainforests, friendly people
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BD, Thailand 2020
My Rockjumper guide, Andre Bernon, is the best guide I have birded with. I continue to be amazed at his impressive birding skills and he will do whatever it takes to make sure that his guests see the birds. I saw so many awesome birds on this tour because Andre would sometimes physically place me in the right spot so I could see the bird. How many guides have that much dedication to their guests? His excellent guiding skills ensured that all logistics of the birding tour went smoothly. Andre can read his guests and he knows when breaks are needed to avoid fatigue and frustration. His time management skills enabled his guests to arrive at their accommodations on time so that they could enjoy the check list, dinner and relaxation each evening. And Andre's wit and sense of humor made this a very fun birding tour.
SS, Thailand 2020
Andre was great as a guide and trip leader. He did an excellent job of spotting birds and getting us on them quickly, kept us informed on logistics and made the trip so much fun with his humor. I definitely want to travel with him again.
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AM, Thailand 2019
"This was my first Rockjumper trip and I have never before done an extended birding bird out of Australia. I have nothing but praise for the whole operation. Our local guide & Forrest were fantastic and are both to be commended for their knowledge, expertise, patience & energy. Was wonderful having 2 experts with us."
DC, Thailand 2018
Andre Bernon and Uthai formed a great team and complemented one another in finding all the birds and then getting everybody on to them.
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DM, Thailand 2023
Great tour, logistics we excellent, bird finding was great, both leaders were excellent at finding and identifying birds
Thailand - Highlights (Relaxed) 2025
19 Mar 2025 - 01 Apr 2025 (14 days)
THB181,500 - Spaces Available
Tour Leader: Lev Frid
Tour price (Per person): THB181,500 * USD5,315 * GBP4,080 * EUR4,787 * AUD7,886
Single Supplement: THB19,900 * USD583 * GBP447 * EUR525 * AUD865
Flight costs: THB6,160 * USD180 * GBP138 * EUR162 * AUD268
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Thailand - Highlights (Relaxed) 2026
05 Dec 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 (14 days)
THB188,800 - Spaces Available
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Tour Leader: Nigel Redman
Pricing notes : *Prices are estimated and dates may change*
Tour price (Per person): THB188,800 * USD5,529 * GBP4,244 * EUR4,980 * AUD8,203
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Taiwan Endemics & Black-faced Spoonbills.
Our March 2019 tour report Group size max. 5
Sunday 24 March - Tuesday 2 April 2024 ; Tour report will follow
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Sunday 4 May - Tuesday 13 May 2025 ; 2 places available
Taiwan is a beautiful, safe and friendly island which offers some of the finest birding in Asia together with some excellent photo opportunities. Our tour to Taiwan will focus on the many superb endemics and all possible future splits. There's more than endemic taxa on offer though, as Taiwan is one of the best places to see Fairy Pitta and most of the tiny world population of Black-faced Spoonbills winters in the Tsengwen river estuary. (608 seen during our November 2010 tour, which was over 1/3 of the total population at the time.) Further, there're also a host of more widely ranging but highly-prized species; White-bellied Green Pigeon, Rufous-faced Warbler, Pale Thrush, Ferruginous Flycatcher, White-backed Woodpecker, Collared Finchbill... The rugged mountains of the interior make for some of the most stunning scenery in Asia and the roads, food and accommodation are good with high biodiversity and great habitats another feature. No need to be shy for a statement; Taiwan has it all!!
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Day 1 Afternoon/evening arrivals at Taipei international airport. The river, rice paddy and fields behind our hotel close to the airport has some very good birding on a quiet road. This may be excellent for those with early arrivals. Birds seen in the area on previous trips include Eastern Water Rail, Siberian Rubythroat, Dusky Warbler, Black-faced Bunting, Oriental Greenfinch, Red-necked Phalarope, Painted Snipe, Taiwan Scimitar Babbler, Pale Thrush, Vinous-throated Parrotbill.
Day 2 After breakfast we’ll drive for 2 hours to Anmashan and the famous Dasyueshan Forest where we bird the rest of the day to see our first endemics and more. Besides our first chance to see Swinhoe's Pheasant we should easily pick up Steere’s Liochicla, Formosan Whistling Thrush, White-eared Sibia, Collared Bush Robin, Yellow Tit, Flamecrest, Taiwan Yuhina, Taiwan Scimitar Babbler, Dusky Fulvetta... We spend the night in Dongshih, just down the mountain.
Day 3 + 4 Full days birding Dasyueshan (Anmashan) where we visit the different habitats and ever changing birdlife at various altitudes. We have a first good chance on finding Mikado Pheasant and others to look for include Golden Parrotbill, Taiwan Bush Warbler, White-whiskered Laughingthrush, White-backed Woodpecker, Scaly Thrush, Rusty Laughingthrush, White-browed Robin, Taiwan Barwing...
Day 5 An early start will see us at Huisun Forest Reserve which is an excellent site to find the stunning Taiwan Blue Magpie, Birding2asia’s favourite Taiwan endemic. Malayan Night Heron, Red Oriole, Varied Tit, Taiwan Partridge, Chinese Bamboo Partridge and Collared Finchbill are some of the regular goodies at the site. After lunch we will bird at our first site in the Wushe area, Chun Yang experimental Farm which is a site for Rusty Laughingthrush, Vinous-throated Parrotbill, Taiwan Hwamei and Brownish-flanked Bush Warbler. Hotel near Wushe.
Day 6 We spend the morning and afternoon on the famous Blue Gate trail with a visit to some higher areas at the Hehuan Pass in Taroko National Park just before noon. Targets for the day will include Alpine Accentor, Taiwan Barwing, White- bellied Green Pigeon, Brown Bullfinch, Ferruginous Flycatcher, Flamecrest, Vinaceous Rosefinch [formosanus-Taiwan], Taiwan Wren Babbler and Taiwan Shortwing. Same hotel near Wushe.
Day 7 Birdwatching at Bedongyueshan, the best spot for Taiwan Partridge, Rufous-crowned Laughingthrush, Swinhoe's Pheasant and Black-necklaced Scimitar Babbler. A mid-day drive will see us birding in Yushan National Park in the evening. We stay in Alishan, which has hotels in a forest recreation area next to Yushan NP.
Day 8 Full morning birding in Yushan NP with another excellent chance for Mikado Pheasant. Golden Parrotbill and Flamecrest are regular goodies in the park. Collared Bush Robins and White-whiskered Laughingthrush are everywhere and Yushan also is a good place for Taiwan Rosefinch [Vinaceous], Beavan's Bullfinch, Taiwan Wren Babbler and Taiwan Bush Warbler. In the afternoon we travel to Chiali for the night.
Day 9 Birding the Tsengwen river estuary in the morning; waders, Black-faced Spoonbills... We then move on to Kenting where we bird Longluan lake where Styan’s Bulbul is common and this is also a good stake-out for Taiwan Hwamei and Taiwan Bamboo Partridge. We might also bird the Kenting Forest Park, a beautiful area and famous for it's Grey-faced Buzzard migration. Late afternoon return to Chiali town.
Day 10 Today we will have ample time for birdwatching in Huben and surroundings. Good birds in the area include Taiwan Scimitar Babbler, Malayan Night Heron, Besra, Collared Finchbill, Taiwan Partridge, Oriental Cuckoo, Taiwan Barbet and Dusky Fulvetta. In the afternoon we return to the airport in Taipei to connect with our evening flights.
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General info : Comfortable accommodation in high standard hotels with private facilities. Transport by air-conditioned minibus. Walking is easy and most birding is done on level roadside/tracks/trails. Weather is mild and mostly pleasant, but it can be chilly in the early morning in the mountains. Fog is always a possibility in the mountains and some rain can be expected. Excellent photographic opportunities are a feature on this tour.
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I'm thrilled to share an exciting update regarding our inaugural expedition to Tajikistan. In June, we embarked on a remarkable journey with an enthusiastic group from Belgium, venturing into the stunning Pamirs. Our expedition took us along the Afghan border, leading us to the awe-inspiring snow-capped peaks and the sprawling highland plateau.
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[1 day] Can Gio Mangrove Forest
Birding near Ho Chi Minh City, Discover Can Gio Birds
40-60 Species; Easy tour
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[1 day] Tan Thanh - Go Cong
Special target: Searching for Spoon-billed Sandpiper
30 - 60 Species, easy tour
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[1 day] Ma Da National Reserve
Tropical Forest: Impress your self
40-80 species, easy tour
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[2 days] Ta Kou - Nui Dinh
Combine: Mountain, Country side, Wetland, Open-forest
70-120 species, easy tour
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[3 Days] Cat Tien National Park
Best-choice: Explore birds in lowland forest
100-200 species, easy tour
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[4 Days] Dalat Plateau
Endemic hunter: Join for highland birds
160-250 species, easy tour
Dive deep into the heart of Vietnam’s ornithological treasures with our Long Birding Tours. Designed for birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts, these extended tours provide comprehensive explorations of diverse habitats & unique birds. From the dense rainforests to tranquil wetlands, immerse yourself in the symphony of chirps, songs, and calls, and discover the rich of bird species that Vietnam hosts.
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[7 days] Cat Tien & Dalat
The best birdwatching tour with enjoyable Birds
150-280 Species; Easy
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[12 days] Central Highland & South Vietnam
Endemic runs with diversity of landscape and cultural
200-280 Species, advanced
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[14 days] North & South Vietnam
Pick choice to compare with culture things
220-330 species, advanced
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[17 days] Central & South Vietnam
Best of Vietnam’s Endemic Birds
300-360 species, challenges
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[18 Days] Vietnam hotspots
Reach all Vietnam unique birding spots for target birds
250-360 species, Challenges
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[25 Days] Vietnam
Comprehensive Vietnam Birds diversity with all unique
300-433 species, Challenges
Marry of birdwatching with the richness of Vietnamese culture in our Birding & Culture Tours. Beyond the birds plumage and melodious calls, delve into the traditions, history, and customs of Vietnam. As you spot exotic bird species, also immerse yourself in local culture, culinary delights.
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[10 days] South Vietnam
Enjoyable Birding, Wildlife, Culture and Cuisine
100-200 Species; Easy tour
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[14 days] South & Central Vietnam
Enjoyable Birds, Primates, rich cultural and historical context
100-200 Species, easy tour
“Join us for a truly unforgettable birding or bird photography experience in Vietnam! With our expert local knowledge, years of experience, and commitment to safety, we guarantee you won’t find a better option.”
Local Knowledge: Our guides are highly knowledgeable about the local habitats, birds, and wildlife in Vietnam, giving you an in-depth understanding of the region and ensuring you have the best possible birding experience.
Experiences: Our team has years of experience leading birding and wildlife tours in Vietnam and have developed a deep understanding of the best spots to go and the best times to visit. This means you can be confident that your trip will be a success.
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In addition to our scheduled tours, we also offer custom-designed birding tours for groups or individuals. We have extensive experience throughout South Asia, Southeast Asia, North and East Asia, Philippines, New Guinea and Indonesia, and we can organise and guide tours to all areas covered by our scheduled tours and most other destinations in the region.
Custom tours looking for participants
Lesser Sundas: September 2025. Three participants are looking for 2-4 people to join them on a tour following our schedule tour itinerary, with James leading, 13-30 September 2025. Please do get in touch if it is of interest.
Please click on the pins on the interactive map to get a flavour of each region and country and what is possible for us to organise for your tailormade tour. Custom tours have many advantages over our main tours; they are inherently more flexible, with group sizes and ground arrangements organised to your specific requirements. They are ideal for those who prefer to travel alone or with small groups of friends, birders with inflexible holidays that do not coincide with our scheduled tour dates or those with specific target species, which may be difficult to see on our main tours.We can also organise custom extensions to any of our scheduled tours. If you would like to add extra time to one of these tours, please contact us with your plans and we will gladly offer information and advice to help you organise an itinerary which meets your requirements.
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Many participants ask us about the possibility of creating itineraries to plug-in the missing gaps, either due to species missed on previous tours, or because new sites and species have become available since they visited certain areas. We encourage people to contact us with their specific requests and we will advertise on this page to help link you with like-minded birders. Custom tours are often comparable in cost to our scheduled departures and therefore offer fantastic value for money. For more information on our popular custom tour service, please contact us via e-mail or telephone to speak directly to one of our experienced leaders about your plans.
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- Acanthisittidae – New Zealand Wrens
- Acanthizidae – Australasian Warblers
- Acrocephalidae – Reed & Brush Warblers Etc.
- Aegithalidae – Bush Tits
- Aegithinidae – Ioras
- Alaudidae – Larks
- Arcanatoridae – Dapple-throat & Allies
- Artamidae – Woodswallows, Butcherbirds & Currawongs
- Atrichornithidae – Scrub-birds
- Bernieridae – Malagasy Warblers
- Bombycillidae – Waxwings
- Buphagidae – Oxpeckers
- Calcariidae – Longspurs & Snow Buntings
- Callaeidae – Kokako & Saddlebacks
- Campephagidae – Cuckooshrikes, Cicadabirds, Trillers & Minivets
- Cardinalidae – Cardinals, Grosbeaks & Allies
- Certhiidae – Treecreepers
- Cettidae – Bush Warblers, Tesias & Allies
- Chaetopidae – Rockjumpers
- Chloropseidae – Leafbirds
- Cinclidae – Dippers
- Cisticolidae – Cisticolas, Prinia, Tailorbirds & Allies
- Climacteridae – Australasian Treecreepers
- Cnemophilidae – Satinbirds
- Coerebidae – Bananaquit
- Conopophagidae – Gnateaters
- Corcoracidae – Australian Mudnesters
- Corvidae – Crows, Jays, Magpies & Allies
- Cotingidae – Cotingas, Fruiteaters & Allies
- Dasyornithidae – Bristlebirds
- Dicaeidae – Flowerpeckers
- Dicruridae – Drongos
- Donacobiidae – Donacobius
- Dulidae – Palmchat
- Elachuridae – Spotted Wren-babbler
- Emberizidae – Buntings, New World Sparrows & Allies
- Erythroceridae – Yellow Flycatchers
- Estrildidae – Waxbills, Munias & Allies
- Eulacestomatidae – Ploughbill
- Eupetidae – Rail-Babbler
- Eurylaimidae – Broadbills
- Formicariidae – Antthrushes
- Fringillidae – Finches, Seedeaters, Euphonias & Allies
- Furnariidae – Ovenbirds
- Grallariidae – Antpittas
- Hirundinidae – Swallows & Martins
- Hyliotidae – Hyliotas
- Hylocitreidae – Yellow-flanked Whistler
- Hypocoliidae – Hypocolius
- Icteridae – Oropendolas, Orioles, Blackbirds & Allies
- Ifritidae – Blue-capped Ifrit
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- Irenidae – Fairy-bluebirds
- Laniidae – Shrikes
- Leiothrichidae – Turdoides Babblers, Laughingthrushes, Barwings & Sibias
- Locustellidae – Grassbirds & Allies
- Machaerirhynchidae – Boatbills
- Macrosphenidae – Crombecs, Longbills & African Warblers
- Malaconotidae – Bushshrikes, Tchagras, Puffbacks & Boubous
- Maluridae – Australasian Wrens
- Melampittidae – Melampittas
- Melanocharitidae – Berrypeckers & Longbills
- Melanopareiidae – Crescent-chests
- Meliphagidae – Honeyeaters
- Menuridae – Lyrebirds
- Mimidae – Mockingbirds, Thrashers & Allies
- Mohoidae – O’os
- Mohouidae – Whitehead, Yellowhead & Brown Creeper
- Monarchidae – Monarchs, Paradise Flycatchers & Allies
- Motacillidae – Longclaws, Pipits & Wagtails
- Muscicapidae – Old World Flycatchers
- Nectariniidae – Sunbirds & Spiderhunters
- Neosittidae – Sitellas
- Nicatoridae – Nicators
- Notiomystidae – Stitchbird
- Oreoicidae – Australasian Bellbirds
- Oriolidae – Old World Orioles, Pitohuis & Figbirds
- Orthonychidae – Logrunners & Chowchilla
- Pachycephalidae – Whistlers & Allies
- Panuridae – Bearded Reedling
- Paradisaeidae – Birds-of-paradise
- Paramythiidae – Painted Berrypeckers
- Pardalotidae – Pardalotes
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- Parulidae – New World Warblers
- Passeridae – Old World Sparrows
- Pellorneidae – Fulvettas, Ground Babblers & Allies
- Petroicidae – Australasian Robins
- Peucedramidae – Olive Warbler
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- Phylloscopidae – Leaf Warblers & Allies
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- Pittidae – Pittas
- Pityriaseidae – Bristlehead
- Platysteiridae – Wattle-eyes & Batises
- Ploceidae – Weavers, Widowbirds & Allies
- Pnoepygidae – Wren-babblers
- Polioptilidae – Gnatcatchers
- Pomatostomidae – Australasian Babblers
- Prionopidae – Helmetshrikes
- Promeropidae – Sugarbirds
- Prunellidae – Accentors
- Psophodidae – Whipbirds, Jewel-babblers & Quail-thrushes
- Ptilogonatidae – Silky-flycatchers
- Ptilonorhynchidae – Bowerbirds & Catbirds
- Pycnonotidae – Bulbuls
- Regulidae – Goldcrests & Kinglets
- Remizidae – Penduline Tits
- Rhagologidae – Mottled Berryhunter
- Rhinocryptidae – Tapaculos
- Rhipiduridae – Fantails
- Sapayoidae -Sapayoa
- Scotocercidae – Streaked Scrub Warbler
- Sittidae – Nuthatches
- Stenostiridae – Fairy Flycatchers
- Sturnidae – Starlings, Mynas & Rhabdornis
- Sylviidae – Sylviid Babblers, Parrotbills & Fulvettas
- Tephrodornithidae – Woodshrikes & Allies
- Thamnophilidae – Antbirds
- Thraupidae – Tanagers & Allies
- Tichodromidae – Wallcreeper
- Timaliidae – Babblers
- Tityridae – Tityras, Becards & Allies
- Troglodytidae – Wrens
- Turdidae – Thrushes
- Tyrannidae – Tyrant Flycatchers
- Urocynchramidae – Przevalski’s Finch
- Vangidae – Vangas
- Viduidae – Indigobirds & Whydahs
- Vireonidae – Vireos, Greenlets & Shrike-babblers
- Zosteropidae – White-eyes, Yuhinas & Allies
- Accipitridae – Kites, Hawks & Eagles
- Aegothelidae – Owlet-nightjars
- Alcedinidae – Kingfishers
- Alcidae – Auks
- Anatidae – Swans, Geese & Ducks
- Anhimidae – Screamers
- Anhingidae – Darters
- Anseranatidae – Magpie Goose
- Apodidae – Swifts
- Apterygidae – Kiwis
- Aramidae – Limpkin
- Ardeidae – Herons, Egrets & Bitterns
- Balaenicipitidae – Shoebill
- Brachypteraciidae – Ground Rollers
- Bucconidae – Puffbirds
- Bucerotidae – Hornbills
- Bucorvidae – Ground Hornbills
- Burhinidae – Thick-knees & Stone Curlews
- Cacatuidae – Cockatoos
- Capitonidae – New World Barbets
- Caprimulgidae – Nightjars & Nighthawks
- Cariamidae – Seriemas
- Casuariidae – Cassowaries
- Cathartidae – New World Vultures
- Charadriidae – Plovers, Lapwings & Dotterels
- Chionidae – Sheathbill
- Ciconiidae – Storks
- Coliidae – Mousebirds
- Columbidae – Doves & Pigeons
- Coraciidae – Rollers
- Cracidae – Chachalacas, Curassows & Guans
- Cuculidae – Old World Cuckoos
- Diomedeidae – Albatrosses
- Dromadidae – Crab Plover
- Dromaiidae – Emu
- Eurypygidae – Sunbittern
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- Fregatidae – Frigatebirds
- Galbulidae – Jacamars
- Gaviidae – Divers or Loons
- Glareolidae – Coursers & Pratincoles
- Gruidae – Cranes
- Haematopodidae – Oystercatchers
- Heliornithidae – Finfoots & Sungrebe
- Hemiprocnidae – Treeswifts
- Hydrobatidae – Northern Storm Petrels
- Ibidorhynchidae – Ibisbill
- Indicatoridae – Honeyguides
- Jacanidae – Jacanas
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- Leptosomatidae – Cuckoo Roller
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- Rheidae – Rheas
- Rhynochetidae – Kagu
- Rostratulidae – Painted Snipe
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- Semnornithidae – Toucan Barbets
- Spheniscidae – Penguins
- Steatornithidae – Oilbird
- Stercorariidae – Skuas or Jaegers
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- Thinocoridae – Seedsnipe
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- Tinamidae – Tinamous
- Todidae – Todies
- Trochilidae – Hummingbirds
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Birding Central Russia
By Central Russia we mean the heartland around Moscow consisting of 18 federal areas; the ‘Oblasts’ of Bryansk, Belgorod, Vladmir, Voronezh, Ivanovo, Kaluga, Kostroma, Kursk, Lipetsk, Moscow, Novogorod, Orel, Ryazan, Smolensk, Tambov, Tver, Tula, Yaroslavyl and the City of Moscow (The city of Moscow is not Oblast, but unlike capital cities of other oblasts it is absolutely independent from the Oblast government).
The total area of this part of Russia is 650,700 square kilometers; the population is 36,951,800 people, of whom 29,100,900 live in cities. Over 40 % of the population lives in the City of Moscow and the Moscow region (oblast). This is the most developed area of Russia. Occupying only 3.8% of Russia it is home for 25.4% of population of the country. It is on the leading edge in both social and economical development among remaining 6 Federal Districts of Russia.
This Federal District has a moderate continental climate and covers several natural zones from North to South – coniferous woods, dense woods, forest-steppe and steppe. Areas covered with woods ranges from 60% in the North to 5% in the South. The main terrain type is plain with hills of various sizes and heights. However, there are swamps in the north and da eveloped network of rivers, lakes and ponds make it rather diverse in habitat and appearance.
The variety of birds in the region largely overlaps with the general avifauna of Europe, but it is more diverse than individual European countries. Birding is not developed in this region, in line with Russia in general, either as an individual hobby or as an industry. That is why, for travelling birders it is advisable to find a local person who may assist you in finding your way around, and getting to the birds.
There are numerous good birding spots around the City of Moscow and in the whole district. Most of them are territories of national parks or nature reserves. However, because of long distances, it is difficult to see a lot in a short period of time. The best season for birding is Spring-Summer (from early May to mid June), further on, in the summer nesting period birding is less rewarding, but it takes off again in the period of autumn migration (September-October) which creates a fascinating opportunity to observe considerable number of bird species in one day.
Birding Smolensk If you need to visit Smolensk on business there are several interesting areas to bird.Smolensk Lake (about a mile to the south of the city is a large lake approx 1Km x 2Km. There is a large power station situated on the northern shore. To the south of the lake is a large reed bed, and an adjacent, smaller, more vegitated lake).Lakes near Przhevalskoye About 50 miles north of Smolensk there are some lakes which are a popular day trip destination for the residents of Smolensk. There is a bus service, and it is possible to stay at several homes by the small town of Przhevalskoye (named after the famous Russian naturalist explorer. The small museum dedicated to him is well worth a visit ).The tiny village of Veyeno, which is about 30 Km east of Smolensk just south of the main Smolensk – Moscow motorway.Highlights include: Bittern, White Stork, olden Eagle, Lesser=spotted Eagle, Montague’s Harrier, Honey Buzzard, Goshawk, Hazel Grouse, Quail, Whiskered Tern, Black Woodpecker, White-backed Woodpecker, Citrine Wagtail, Penduline Tit, Nutcracker, Golden Oriole, Common Rosefinch, Savi’s Warbler, Marsh Warbler, Icternine & Booted Warbler etc.
Bryansky Les Reserve
Ugra national park, zhuravlinaya roina reserve, andrey nedossekin.
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Atlas - Birds of Moscow City and the Moscow Region
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NR Bryansky Les
Nr zhuravlinaya rodina, 2006 [06 june] - paul mollatt - suzdal, birds of obninsk, tits of the moscow region.
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