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Red Oriole, Taiwan
At mid-altitudes, we found another suite of goodies including several stunning Red Orioles (split from Maroon Oriole) - near Taitung, Taiwan 2008 (Pete Morris)
Taiwan Barbet, Taiwan
Taiwan Barbets (a recent split from Black-browed Barbet) were also common here - near Taitung, Taiwan 2008 (Pete Morris)
White-bellied Green Pigeon, Taiwan
And we found several White-bellied (or Japanese) Green-Pigeons - near Taitung, Taiwan 2008 (Pete Morris)
Styan's Bulbul, Taiwan
At lower altitudes, the endemic Styan's Bulbul is extremely common - near Taitung, Taiwan 2008 (Pete Morris)
Common Pheasant, Taiwan
An area of agriculture near to Taitung yielded several good birds including the endemic form of Common Pheasant - near Taitung, Taiwan 2008 (Pete Morris)
Oriental Pratincole, Taiwan
Also in the fields were numerous Oriental Pratincoles - near Taitung, Taiwan 2008 (Pete Morris)
Northern Boobook, Taiwan
Our visit to Lanyu was focused around seeing a small set of endemic 'forms' all of which were easily found. This Lanyu Scops Owl (a potential split from Ryukyu Scops Owl) was found late in the afternoon, thus saving valuable drinking time! - Lanyu, Taiwan 2008 (Pete Morris)
Northern Boobook, Taiwan
While looking for the scops owl, we were pleased to find this Northern Boobook in bright daylight! - Lanyu, Taiwan 2008 (Pete Morris)
Japanese Paradise-Flycatcher, Taiwan
The endemic form of Japanese Paradise-Flycatcher is pretty distinctive, and we were delighted to have the opportunity to study a couple of pairs at their nests - Lanyu, Taiwan 2008 (Pete Morris)
Japanese Paradise-Flycatcher, Taiwan
... and here's the female Japanese Paradise-Flycatcher - Lanyu, Taiwan 2008 (Pete Morris)