2011.09.26

Thai birds

I missed Thailand’s many birding hotspots, but I saw plenty in 16 hours of spotting from the bow of a rice barge, the saddle of a bicycle, the seat of a motorscooter, and even standing in a parking lot or two. Species total = 66

Anseriformes

Anatidae (Ducks, Geese, and Swans)

Podicipediformes

Podicipedidae (Grebes)

  • Little Grebe

    Little GrebeTachybaptus ruficollisDec 23, 2008
    Laguna, Phuket lc

Columbiformes

Columbidae (Pigeons and Doves)

  • Rock Dove

    Rock DoveColumba liviaDec 22, 2008
    Wat Lat Krabang, Bangkok lc

  • Spotted Dove

    Spotted DoveStreptopelia chinensisDec 22, 2008
    Wat Lat Krabang, Bangkok lc

  • Female and male

    Red-collared DoveStreptopelia tranquebaricaNov 22, 2008
    Wat Lat Krabang, Bangkok lc

  • Peaceful Dove

    Peaceful DoveGeopelia striataDec 22, 2008
    Wat Lat Krabang, Bangkok lc

Apodiformes

Apodidae (Swifts)

Hemiprocnidae (Treeswifts)

Phalacrocoraciformes

Phalacrocoracidae (Cormorants and Shags)

  • Little Cormorant

    Little CormorantPhalacrocorax nigerDec 23, 2008
    Thalang Battlefield, Phuket lc

Ciconiiformes

Ciconiidae (Storks)

Ardeidae (Herons, Egrets, and Bitterns)

Accipitriformes

Accipitridae (Hawks, Eagles, Kites, Harriers, and Old World Vultures)

  • Brahminy Kite

    Brahminy KiteHaliastur indusDec 23, 2008
    Thalang, Phuket lc

  • Black Kite

    Black KiteMilvus migransDec 28, 2008
    Bang Sadej, Chao Phraya River lc

Gruiformes

Rallidae (Rails, Crakes, Coots, and Gallinules)

Charadriiformes

Charadriidae (Plovers, Dotterels, and Lapwings)

Scolopacidae (Sandpipers)

Psittaciformes

Psittacidae (Parrots)

Cuculiformes

Cuculidae (Cuckoos)

Coraciiformes

Coraciidae (Rollers)

  • Indian Roller

    Indian RollerCoracias benghalensisDec 27, 2008
    Chao Phraya River lc

Meropidae (Bee-eaters)

Alcedinidae (River Kingfishers)

Halcyonidae (Forest Kingfishers)

Cerylidae (Water Kingfishers)

Piciformes

Megalaimidae (Asian Barbets)

Corvoidea

Oriolidae (Orioles and Figbirds)

Prionopidae (Helmetshrikes)

Dicruridae (Drongos)

  • Black Drongo

    Black DrongoDicrurus macrocercusDec 23, 2008
    Thalang, Phuket lc

  • Ashy Drongo

    Ashy DrongoDicrurus leucophaeusDec 23, 2008
    Nam Tok Ton Sai (Khao Phra Thaeo NP), Phuket lc

  • Crow-billed Drongo

    Crow-billed DrongoDicrurus annectansDec 23, 2008
    Thalang, Phuket lc

Rhipiduridae (Fantails)

  • Pied Fantail

    Pied FantailRhipidura javanicaDec 23, 2008
    Laguna, Phuket lc

Laniidae (Shrikes)

  • Brown Shrike

    Brown ShrikeLanius cristatusDec 23, 2008
    Thalang, Phuket lc

Corvidae (Crows, Ravens, and Jays)

  • Large-billed Crow

    Large-billed CrowCorvus macrorhynchosDec 23, 2008
    Nam Tok Ton Sai (Khao Phra Thaeo NP), Phuket lc

Sylvioidea

Cisticolidae (Cisticolas and allies)

Timaliidae (Old World Babblers and White-eyes)

Hirundinidae (Swallows and Martins)

  • Pacific Swallow

    Pacific SwallowHirundo tahiticaDec 23, 2008
    Thalang Battlefield, Phuket lc

Pycnonotidae (Bulbuls)

Muscicapoidea

Muscicapidae (Old World Flycatchers and Chats)

Sturnidae (Starlings)

Dicaeoidea

Dicaeidae (Flowerpeckers)

Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)

Passeroidea

Estrildidae (Estrildid Finches)

  • Nutmeg Mannikin

    Nutmeg MannikinLonchura punctulataDec 28, 2008
    Pamok, Chao Phraya River lc

Passeridae (Old World Sparrows)

Motacillidae (Wagtails and Pipets)

  • Richard's Pipit

    Richard’s PipitAnthus richardiDec 23, 2008
    Thalang, Phuket lc

  • Grey Wagtail

    Grey WagtailMotacilla cinereaDec 28, 2008
    Nam Tok Ton Sai (Khao Phra Thaeo NP), Phuket lc

  • Forest Wagtail

    Forest WagtailDendronanthus indicusDec 25, 2008
    Nam Tok Bang Pae (Khao Phra Thaeo NP), Phuket lc