ISLANDS OF THE SULAWESI SEAS TOUR REPORT 2025

4 - 30 September 2025

Craig Robson and Diedert Koppenol

Our third tour of the far-flung Sulawesi satellite-islands was not without its significant hardships and challenges, but our intrepid team of birders reaped the rewards, with a minimum 106 Sulawesi Sub-region endemics amongst our total of around 234 species (taxonomy-dependant). Some of the avian highlights during this unique tour were: Sula Megapode, Matsudaira’s Storm Petrel, Heinroth’s Shearwater, Sula Cuckoo-Dove, Grey Imperial Pigeon, Banggai & Sula Fruit Doves, Taliabu Masked Owl, Togian, Ochre-bellied and Speckled Boobooks, Banggai, Sangihe, Sula, Sulawesi, and kalidupae Moluccan Scops Owls, Sula Dwarf, Sangihe Lilac, Scaly-breasted and Talaud Kingfishers, Sula & Sangihe Hanging Parrots, Sula Lorikeet, Red-and-blue Lory, ‘Talaud’, Sula, Sulawesi, ‘Sangihe’, Western Hooded, Elegant & Banda Sea Pittas, Taliabu Myzomela, Slaty Cuckooshrike, Sangihe, Banggai & Sula Cicadabirds, ‘Celebes Sea’ and ‘Sula Golden’ Orioles, ‘Banggai’ & ‘Sula’ Whistlers, Cerulean Flycatcher, Taliabu Fantail, ‘Sula Spangled’ Drongo, Piping & Banggai Crows, Taliabu Bush Warbler, ‘Peleng’ & ‘Taliabu’ Leaf Warblers, Sula, Togian, and Banggai Golden Bulbuls, Wakatobi, ‘Banggai’, ‘Sula’, Togian, Pale-bellied & Wangi-wangi White-eyes, Helmeted & Bare-eyed Mynas, Sula Island Thrush, Banggai & Sula Jungle Flycatchers, Rufous-throated Flycatcher, ‘Talaud’ & ‘Tukangbesi’ Flowerpeckers, and Elegant & Tukangbesi Sunbirds. There were also some good mammal highlights: Sulawesi Bear Cuscus, Togian Babirusa, Pantropical Spotted Dolphin, Blue and Sperm Whales, Dian’s, Niemitz’s, Peleng & Great Sangihe Tarsiers, Tonkean Macaque, and Sanghir and Sulawesi Giant Squirrels. We also enjoyed a wide range of other wildlife, including over 50 species of butterfly.

The tour began in Manado, North Sulawesi, where we boarded our first of many inter-island ferries, and settled into our cabins. We arrived at Sangihe before dawn on the following morning, so there was no sea-watching on this occasion. We headed to our hotel for a sit-down breakfast. Morning and afternoon birding sessions were then spent in a mosaic of forest and gardens (typical of this island) to the south-east of Mt. Awu, in the north of the island. Thanks to local guide Alfret, we were soon enjoying great views of the endemic Sangihe (or Sulawesi) Pitta, a remarkably confiding Sangihe Hanging Parrot, and a good number of Elegant Sunbirds. Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher proved a bit tricky today, and we had better luck with the likes of Elegant Imperial Pigeon, the local form of Western Hooded Pitta, Celebes Sea Golden (or Black-naped) Oriole, White-eyed Spangled (or Hair-crested) Drongo, and Yellow-sided Flowerpecker. After dark we were eventually rewarded with good views of Sangihe Scops Owl, and a couple of Great Sangihe Tarsiers performed.

We set off early the next morning by car towards the southern end of the island, and then proceeded on foot up to a primitive campsite on the slopes of the Gunung Sahengbalira (Sahendaruman) Caldera. In the afternoon, Alfret led the group along challenging small trails into some remote gullies, where two different Cerulean Flycatchers were seen well. The most sought-after Sangihe endemic was in the bag. Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher also performed better, and two Sangihe (or Salvadori’s) Cicadabirds were noted.

Predawn the following morning saw the group ascending a steep ridge on a difficult primitive trail, in order to get as close as possible to the territories of two more endemics, Sangihe Golden Bulbul and Sangihe Whistler. Whistlers were vocalizing at first light but could not be tempted into view, while calling bulbuls stubbornly remained out of reach. Several frustrating hours passed before a line was drawn under proceedings, and the group had to head back down to be picked up and returned to the hotel in Tahuna. Before leaving in the cars, Alfret showed a Western Hooded Pitta in gardens near his house. By evening, we were back on the ferry for the return overnight journey to Manado.

Arriving at Manado around dawn, we again enjoyed a sit-down breakfast before heading off by car to Gunung Mahawu. Here we were met by a local guide, who helped us  get some wonderful views of both Scaly-breasted Kingfisher and Sulawesi Pitta. Other good birds seen during our short visit, and before the rain started, were Sultan’s Cuckoo-Dove, Isabelline Bush-hens, Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker, Sulawesi Hanging Parrot, Sulawesi Golden (or Black-naped) Oriole, Black-crowned White-eye, Sulawesi Babbler, and Grey-sided Flowerpecker. After a lengthy lunch at a restaurant in Manado, we were back at the ferry port boarding another overnight ferry, this time to the even more far-flung island of Talaud.

At dawn we were still at sea to the south-west of Salibabu, the island lying immediately south of Talaud. Sea-watching was quite productive, with Wilson’s Storm Petrel, pale and dark morph Wedge-tailed Shearwaters, Bulwer’s Petrels, plenty of Red-necked Phalaropes, and our first of many Pantropical Spotted Dolphins. We docked for a while at Salibabu, before proceeding on to Melonguane at the southern tip of Talaud. After disembarking we travelled by car to Beo, and settled down to lunch at local guide Mike Wangko’s house. In the afternoon we headed off up the Masing Track in search of new birds. Things were pretty quiet as one might expect, but we did see a good number of Grey Imperial Pigeons, Great-billed Parrot, perched Red-and-blue Lories, Sangihe Cicadabird, several lovely ‘Southern’ Rufous Paradise Flycatchers, the local form of Everett’s White-eye, ‘Talaud’ (or Grey-sided) Flowerpecker, and we had our first views of Talaud Kingfisher and ‘Talaud’ (or Philippine) Pitta. After dark, with an impressive five thermal monoculars, we embarked on a lengthy search for roosting rails and bush-hens. It was not to be our night unfortunately, and we had to make do with a roosting Philippine Megapode, more ‘Talaud’ Pittas, and numerous Long-tailed Talaud Mosaic-tailed Rats.

We were back along the track for the morning session on the following day, adding good views of Talaud Kingfishers, and a smart pair of Blue-naped Parrots. In the afternoon, we visited a different area. A perched juvenile Azure-rumped Parrot was welcome, and just after dark, we battled to see a calling Chocolate Boobook. Then Charles spotted a roosting bush-hen that got us all excited, but it unfortunately turned-out to be the widespread Pale-vented. Moving to yet another area, we again spent a lengthy amount of time thermalling for roosting rails and bush-hens, without success.

Little of note was added on our final morning, before we headed back south to Melonguane in the afternoon, and boarded the return ferry to Manado.

Much of the following morning was spent sea-watching between Pulau Tagulandang and Manado, with Wilson’s Storm and Bulwer’s Petrels, Streaked Shearwater, and our first Aleutian Tern all noteworthy. After docking, we went to a restaurant not far from Manado Airport. A few birds on the property there, included our first ‘Sulawesi’ (or Golden-bellied) Gerygone. We proceeded to the airport, and took an early evening flight to Makassar in south-west Sulawesi, where we overnighted in a comfortable hotel. A morning flight the following day took us to Luwuk in east-central Sulawesi, our hub for visiting several groups of islands. A brief birding spell west of Luwuk brought a single ‘Northern’ White-necked Myna. We then headed down to the port, and boarded yet another ferry, this time to Salakan in north-central Peleng (the largest of the Banggai Islands). A large number of Wilson’s Storm Petrels and several Aleutian Terns were noted before dark.

We set off very early the next morning, by car and then small boats, in order to reach the small island of Pulau Saleng before dawn. Local guide Amran led us up a steep trail to the top of the island and a very well-constructed hide. We settled in and all went quiet. After a rather uncomfortably long period Amran’s persistence paid off, as a hulking Sula Megapode swooped in and landed on a branch right next to us. We saw four in all. We cruised around the island in the boats, before returning to the mainland. No sign of Great-billed Kingfisher, but we added White-rumped Triller, Ivory-backed Woodswallow, and a heard-only Banda Sea Pitta to our growing list. We drove to the west coast of Peleng, and the house of a local guide. There we repacked for our three nights of camping, before departing by car and then on foot to the Lower Camp (Melanggong). It began to rain even before we reached our primitive camp, and this was to continue throughout the night and into the next morning. Very challenging wet and muddy conditions were to define our entire stay on Peleng unfortunately, with only brief respite in the form of a few memorable endemics. Sula Cuckoo-Dove, Banggai Scops Owl, Sula Hanging Parrot, the stunning Sula Pitta, Banggai Cicadabird, Banggai (or Yellow-throated) and Drab Whistlers, the marvellous Banggai Crow, Banggai Golden Bulbul, Helmeted Myna, and Banggai Jungle Flycatcher were all seen well, while Banggai Fruit Dove and Banggai (or Island) Leaf Warbler proved somewhat trickier. Nocturnal forays eventually produced Peleng Tarsier for the lucky ones.

Returning to the west coast on our final morning, we enjoyed great views of a tame Banda Sea Pitta, before taking a ferry back to Luwuk. During a late afternoon session west of Luwuk we found Sulawesi Hornbills and Sulawesi Cicadabird, as well as two Sulawesi Bear Cuscus and a single Tonkean Macaque. Back at Luwuk ferry port, we boarded the overnight ferry to Bobong, Taliabu.

Early morning sea-watching was very good as we slowly approached Bobong. An estimated minimum of 2200 Red-necked Phalaropes were joined by numerous Bridled Terns, several more Aleutian Terns, Parasitic Jaeger, Wilson’s Storm Petrel, Streaked Shearwater and, best of all, four excellent Heinroth’s Shearwaters. At Bobong we switched to a speedboat and continued north and then west to Jorjoga, where our simple accommodation was located. A very rewarding and thankfully rain-free afternoon birding session in the Binadessa area brought Silver-tipped Imperial Pigeon, Sulawesi Serpent Eagle, the smart little Sula Dwarf Kingfisher, Slaty Cuckooshrike, Sula (or Yellow-throated) Whistler, Sula Spangled (or Hair-crested) Drongo, and Sula Golden Bulbul. It seemed so birdy after our struggles on Peleng. After dark, Amran skilfully facilitated stunning views of both Taliabu Masked and Sula Scops Owls.

Our trek into the Taliabu highlands, with two nights of remote primitive camping, began early the following morning as we crossed the river south-east of Jorjoga; swollen and quite fast-flowing after recent rains. There followed a nice birdy spell with the likes of Sulawesi Honey Buzzard, more Sula Dwarf Kingfishers, Azure-rumped Parrot at a nest-hole, perched Sula Lorikeets, our first of many Taliabu Myzomelas, Sula Jungle Flycatchers and, the creme de la creme, a stunning pair of endemic Bare-eyed Mynas. The rest of the day was a long slog along the now broken, washed-out and severely overgrown logging road (so easy to traverse in 2011) up to the Upper Camp area. Evening rain made conditions even more hellish, with pooling water and the infamous Taliabu mud. The following day saw us reach the uppermost levels, where we scored on several endemic specialities, notably Taliabu Fantail, Taliabu Bush Warbler, Taliabu (or Island) Leaf Warbler, and Sula Island Thrush, as well as local forms of Mountain Tailorbird and Snowy-browed Flycatcher. Other notable species in the highlands were Moluccan King Parrot, Sula Cicadabird and Helmeted Myna. We settled into a lower camp for the second evening.

The next morning saw us set off early and basically walk straight back down to Jorjoga where, after lunch, we were back in the speedboat and heading around the west side of Taliabu, where we caught the overnight ferry back to Luwuk.

We were out on deck sea-watching once more on the following morning, as the ferry cruised past the north coast of Peleng. Mike called a petrel that got flushed by the boat and fortunately, a number of good photos were taken which clinched the ID as the rare and seldom-recorded Matsudaira’s Storm Petrel. Several Aleutian Terns, Wilson’s Storm Petrel, and Streaked Shearwater were also noted, along with a super-pod of 200-300 Spinner Dolphins and a Blue Whale that Barbara was lucky enough to photograph.

After docking at Luwuk we checked into a hotel and then spent the afternoon on the plateau west of town. We were guided to a secluded spot along a small stream, where we succeeded in getting great views of the endemic, and formerly almost mythical Rufous-throated Flycatcher (two males and a female together). After nightfall, both Sulawesi Scops Owl and Speckled Boobook gave great views, as did Dian’s Tarsier.

Another early start, and we headed across to the north and then west, before boarding a speedboat for the two hour journey across to Wakai on Batudaka, the largest of the Togian Islands. A somewhat run-down coastal ‘resort’ was our home for the next two nights. Driving along a small road to the south-west in the afternoon we reached a decent-looking area of forest and gardens and here we found the endemic Togian Golden Bulbul and Togian White-eye, as well as White-faced Cuckoo-Dove, a flock of Knobbed Hornbills, and the Togian endemic subspecies of Sulawesi Babbler. We then drove to another spot closer to town where, after nightfall, we obtained good views of Togian Boobook and the endemic Niemitz’s Tarsier.

The next day, we decided to visit the smaller island of Malenge, known as a place where there is a fair chance of seeing the endemic Togian Babirusa. An hour and a half later we were on the island, and almost immediately looking at a large female babirusa with a single attendant youngster. Before leaving the island after lunch, we also saw another group of seven individuals, one or two of which showed small tusks. They were joined by another endemic, Togian Water Monitor. There were also a few good birds, with Great-billed Kingfisher, Ashy Woodpecker, and both Elegant & Banda Sea Pittas.

On our last morning on the Togian Islands, after some final birding not far from Wakai, we travelled back to the mainland by speedboat and, after a tasty lunch, drove back to Luwuk. We still had enough time for an evening session on the plateau west of town, this time scoring with great views of Sulawesi Nightjar and Ochre-bellied Boobook. A calling Sulawesi Cuckoo refused to be baited.

We were back at this site again, before dawn on the following morning where we settled into a hide in the hopes of seeing the elusive Snoring Rail. It had not been seen recently and, unfortunately, that was the case during our almost three-hour vigil. Leaving the hide and re-locating to a nearby clearing, we succeeded in getting great views of a pair of Piping Crows, a tricky species to see these days, thanks to the cage-bird trade. Back in Luwuk, we took a flight to Makassar, from where those of us that were taking part in the extension took a further flight to Kendari in south-east Sulawesi. Upon arrival, we proceeded to a comfortable hotel for the night.

Next morning we were out in search of the endemic Pale-bellied White-eye. We drew a blank in a small park, where we could only find Lemon-bellied. Exploring inland somewhat, to some more natural forest edge, we eventually tempted-in a pair for very satisfactory views. A showy Moluccan Drongo-Cuckoo was also very welcome. With almost no time left, we drove the short distance to the ferry port, where we boarded the daytime ferry to Wangi-wangi, via Buton. The sea had more form to it and something of a swell during this journey. Seabirds included considerable numbers of Common Terns, and there were also many Red-footed Boobies once we departed Buton. Single Streaked and Heinroth’s Shearwaters were also noted. Upon arrival on Wangi-wangi, we drove to our excellent accommodation (arguably the best of the tour) at the unexpectedly large and well-maintained Wakatobi Patuno Resort.

Our final land-based day of the tour was spent exploring the grounds of our resort (where we found over 35 species) and an area of natural forest and clearings further south on the island. The main avian highlights were of course the endemics: kalidupae Moluccan Scops Owl, the endemic Wakatobi and totally unique Wangi-wangi White-eyes, Wakatobi (or Grey-sided) Flowerpecker, and Tukangbesi Sunbird. Other good birds included Orange-footed Megapode (heard), Channel-billed Cuckoo, Brown Goshawk, lots of Elegant Pittas, and Tenggara Golden (or Black-naped) Oriole.

On our penultimate morning, after a quick check of the resort grounds, we departed on the return daytime ferry back to Kendari. Sea-watching produced an estimated 1000 Common and 400 Bridled Terns, a range of other terns (including a single Black-naped), Parasitic and Long-tailed Jaegers (the former in good numbers), single pale and dark morph Wedge-tailed Shearwaters, and another Heinroth’s Shearwater, as well as droves of Red-footed Boobies, with a few Brown’s. Some of us were lucky enough to spot a Great-billed Heron along the coast of Buton. On arrival at Kendari, we returned to the same hotel for a comfortable last night.

The tour ended on the following morning, as we said our goodbyes over breakfast, before heading our separate ways. All-in-all, it had certainly been a memorable and endemic-filled experience, and there would be a lot to sink-in over the coming weeks!

SYSTEMATIC LIST OF SPECIES RECORDED DURING THE TOUR

Species marked with the diamond symbol (◊) are either endemic to the country or local region or considered ‘special’ birds for some other reason (e.g., it is only seen on one or two Birdquest tours; it is difficult to see across all or most of its range; the local form is endemic or restricted-range and may in future be treated as a full species).
The species names and taxonomy used in the bird list follows Gill, F., Donsker, D., & Rasmussen, P.(Eds). 2025. IOC World Bird List (v15.1).

Where the subspecies seen is/are known, these are often given in parentheses at the end of the species comment. The symbol (S) denotes a species that can only be seen on the various parts of mainland Sulawesi that are sometimes included in the itinerary for this tour. The definition “Endemic” refers to the Sulawesi subregion.

BIRDS

Spotted Whistling Duck ◊  Dendrocygna guttata   Heard-only. Flying over in the Taliabu lowlands.

Philippine Megapode ◊  Megapodius cumingii   A couple seen on Talaud.

Sula Megapode ◊  Megapodius bernsteinii   Endemic. Great views of four from the hide on Pulau Saleng.

King Quail (Blue-breasted Q)  Excalfactoria chinensis

Bay Coucal ◊  Centropus celebensis   Endemic. Heard-only.

Lesser Coucal  Centropus bengalensis

Yellow-billed Malkoha ◊ (Sulawesi M)  Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus   Endemic. Brief views by some, west of Luwuk and on Batudaka, Togian Is. (nominate).

Asian Koel  Eudynamys scolopaceus   Sangihe & Talaud.

Black-billed Koel  Eudynamys melanorhyncha   Endemic. Widespread with brief sightings.

Channel-billed Cuckoo ◊  Scythrops novaehollandiae   Several sightings, with the best on Wangi-wangi.

Plaintive Cuckoo  Cacomantis merulinus

Sulawesi Brush Cuckoo ◊  Cacomantis virescens   Endemic.

Moluccan Drongo-Cuckoo ◊  Surniculus musschenbroeki   Heard on Peleng, then seen well near Kendari.

Sulawesi Cuckoo ◊  Cuculus crassirostris   Endemic. Heard-only. This mega was heard at night, west of Luwuk.

Oriental Cuckoo  Cuculus optatus

White-faced Cuckoo-Dove ◊ (Sulawesi Black Pigeon)  Turacoena manadensis   Endemic. 3 seen well Togian Is.

Sula Cuckoo-Dove ◊ (Solilongan C D)  Turacoena sulaensis   Endemic. Several sightings on Peleng and Taliabu.

Sultan’s Cuckoo-Dove ◊  (Sulawesi C-D)  M. [doreya] albicapilla   Endemic. Mainland (albicapilla), Sangihe & Talaud (sanghirensis), Peleng & Taliabu (sedecima), Togian Is (atrata).

Spotted Dove (introduced)  Streptopelia chinensis   Sangihe & Talaud.

Rock Pigeon (Feral Pigeon) (introduced)  Columba livia

Common Emerald Dove (Asian E D)  Chalcophaps indica

Pink-necked Green Pigeon  Treron vernans   Sangihe & Talaud.

Grey-cheeked Green Pigeon ◊  Treron griseicauda   Taliabu, Togian Is., and Wangi-wangi (wallacei).

Zebra Dove (introduced)  Geopelia striata

White-bellied Imperial Pigeon ◊  Ducula forsteni   Endemic. Heard-only. Peleng & Taliabu highlands.

Green Imperial Pigeon ◊  (Paulina’s I P)  Ducula [aenea] paulina   Endemic.

Elegant Imperial Pigeon ◊  Ducula concinna   Not uncommon on Sangihe.

Grey Imperial Pigeon ◊  Ducula pickeringii   Nine logged on Talaud.

Pied Imperial Pigeon  Ducula bicolor

Silver-tipped Imperial Pigeon ◊  Ducula luctuosa   Endemic. Seven scoped on Taliabu.

Banggai Fruit Dove ◊  Ramphiculus subgularis   Endemic. Small numbers of this and next species; mostly heard.

Sula Fruit Dove ◊  Ramphiculus mangoliensis   Endemic.

Superb Fruit Dove (Western S F D) ◊  Ptilinopus [superbus] temminckii   Endemic. Heard-only.

Black-naped Fruit Dove  Ptilinopus melanospilus   Throughout: melanospilus, with xanthorhous on Sangihe & Talaud, and chrysorrhous on Peleng & Taliabu.

Buff-banded Rail  Hypotaenidia philippensis   Non-leader.

Barred Rail  Hypotaenidia torquata   Mostly celebensis, with sulcirostris Banggai & Taliabu & kuehni Wangi-wangi.

White-browed Crake  Poliolimnas cinereus   One on Talaud.

Isabelline Bush-hen ◊  Amaurornis isabellina   Endemic. Seen at G. Mahawu and on Wangi-wangi.

White-breasted Waterhen  Amaurornis phoenicurus

Pale-vented Bush-hen ◊  Amaurornis moluccana   Seen best on Talaud where one was thermalled.

Red-legged Crake ◊  Rallina fasciata   Heard-only. Batudaka, Togian Is.

Slaty-legged Crake  Rallina eurizonoides   Heard-only. West of Luwuk.

Grey Plover  Pluvialis squatarola   Non-leader.

Pacific Golden Plover  Pluvialis fulva

Greater Sand Plover  Anarhynchus leschenaultii

Eurasian Whimbrel  Numenius phaeopus

Snipe sp.  Gallinago sp.   A small group flying over ricefields on Talaud.

Common Sandpiper  Actitis hypoleucos

Red-necked Phalarope  Phalaropus lobatus

Grey-tailed Tattler  Tringa brevipes

Wood Sandpiper  Tringa glareola

Ruddy Turnstone  Arenaria interpres

Red-necked Stint  Calidris ruficollis   Non-leader.

Parasitic Jaeger (Arctic Skua)  Stercorarius parasiticus   1 off Luwuk, & 6+ between Kendari and Wangi-wangi.

Long-tailed Jaeger (L-t Skua)  Stercorarius longicaudus   Non-leader. One between Kendari and Wangi-wangi.

Aleutian Tern ◊  Onychoprion aleuticus   20+ logged across 5 different dates.

Bridled Tern  Onychoprion anaethetus

Little Tern  Sternula albifrons

Whiskered Tern  Chlidonias hybrida   Non-leader.

Greater Crested Tern  Thalasseus bergii

Common Tern (Eastern C T)  S. [hirundo] longipennis   Widespread. c.1,000 between Kendari & Wangi-wangi.

Black-naped Tern  Sterna sumatrana   Non-leader. One noted between Kendari & Wangi-wangi.

Wilson’s Storm Petrel  Oceanites oceanicus   Probably 25-30 noted across five dates.

Matsudaira’s Storm Petrel ◊  Hydrobates matsudairae   Mike spotted this crippler to the N of Peleng; seen well.

Bulwer’s Petrel  Bulweria bulwerii  11 noted on two dates.

Streaked Shearwater  Calonectris leucomelas   Seven noted across five dates.

Wedge-tailed Shearwater  Ardenna pacifica   Four as we approached Talaud, and two NW of Wangi-wangi.

Heinroth’s Shearwater ◊  Puffinus heinrothi   4 west of Taliabu, and 2 singles between Kendari & Wangi-wangi.

Lesser Frigatebird  Fregata ariel

Great Frigatebird  Fregata minor

Red-footed Booby  Sula sula   Large numbers between Buton and Wangi-wangi.

Brown Booby  Sula leucogaster

Pacific Reef Heron (P R Egret)  Egretta sacra

Little Egret  Egretta garzetta   Non-leader.

Little Egret (Black-footed E)  Egretta [garzetta] immaculata   Three on Wangi-wangi.

Little Heron  Butorides atricapilla

Javan Pond Heron  Ardeola speciosa

Great Egret (Eastern G E)  Ardea [alba] modesta  

Eastern Cattle Egret  Ardea coromanda

Great-billed Heron  Ardea sumatrana   Non-leader. One off Buton.

Purple Heron  Ardea purpurea

Great Eared Nightjar (Pacific E N)  Lyncornis macrotis   Small numbers on  Sulawesi (macrotis).

Sulawesi Nightjar ◊ (S)  Caprimulgus celebensis   Endemic. Great views of a male near Luwuk, & another heard.

Grey-rumped Treeswift  Hemiprocne longipennis   Widespread sightings (wallacii).

Purple Needletail ◊  Hirundapus celebensis   A flock of c.15 on Peleng.

Asian Palm Swift  Cypsiurus balasiensis   Non-leader.

Fork-tailed Swift  Apus pacificus   One seen well on Talaud.

House Swift  Apus nipalensis

Glossy Swiftlet  Collocalia esculenta

Moluccan Swiftlet ◊ (Sulawesi S)  Aerodramus [infuscatus] sororum   Endemic. Mainland, Taliabu, and Togian Is.

Uniform Swiftlet  Aerodramus vanikorensis   Lower numbers but more widespread than the last species.

Taliabu Masked Owl ◊  Tyto nigrobrunnea   Endemic. Superb encounter on Taliabu.

Sulawesi Masked Owl ◊  Tyto rosenbergii   Endemic. Heard-only.

Chocolate Boobook ◊  Ninox randi   A vocal but tricky individual on Talaud.

Ochre-bellied Boobook ◊ (S)  Ninox ochracea   Endemic. Excellent views of several, west of Luwuk.

Cinnabar Boobook ◊  Ninox ios   Endemic. Heard-only. Unexpected, on one evening, west of Luwuk.

Togian Boobook ◊  Ninox burhani   Endemic. Great views of a single individual.

Speckled Boobook ◊  Ninox punctulata  Endemic.  One seen well near Luwuk, and another heard.

Moluccan Scops Owl ◊  Otus magicus   Three showed well on Wang-wangi (kalidupae).

Sulawesi Scops Owl ◊  Otus manadensis   Endemic. One seen well and three heard near Luwuk.

Banggai Scops Owl ◊  Otus mendeni   Endemic. Three seen on Peleng, and others heard.

Sangihe Scops Owl ◊  Otus collari   Endemic. Two were eventually seen well.

Sula Scops Owl ◊  Otus sulaensis   Endemic. Crazy views of one on Taliabu, and many heard.

Osprey (Eastern O)  Pandion [haliaetus] cristatus

Barred Honey Buzzard ◊ (Sulawesi H B)  Pernis celebensis   Endemic. Some nice sightings: Mainland & Taliabu.

Sulawesi Serpent Eagle ◊  Spilornis rufipectus   Endemic. Several seen.

Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle ◊  Nisaetus lanceolatus   Endemic. Just two seen.

Vinous-breasted Goshawk ◊  Tachyspiza rhodogaster   Endemic. Heard-only.  Taliabu highlands, & near Luwuk.

Spot-tailed Sparrowhawk ◊  Tachyspiza trinotatus   Endemic. Heard-only. Near Luwuk.

Brahminy Kite  Haliastur indus

White-bellied Sea Eagle  Icthyophaga leucogaster

Knobbed Hornbill ◊  Rhyticeros cassidix   Endemic. Good numbers on the Togian Is.

Sulawesi Hornbill ◊  (S Dwarf H)  Rhabdotorrhinus exarhatus   Endemic. Healthy numbers near Luwuk.

Oriental Dollarbird  Eurystomus orientalis

Rainbow Bee-eater  Merops ornatus

Common Kingfisher ◊ (Cobalt-eared K)  Alcedo [atthis] hispidoides  

Sulawesi Dwarf Kingfisher ◊  Ceyx fallax   Endemic. Heard-only. Near Luwuk.

Sula Dwarf Kingfisher ◊  Ceyx wallacii   Endemic. Easily found on Taliabu, with 6-8 seen.

Great-billed Kingfisher ◊  Pelargopsis melanorhyncha   A smart bird seen well on Malenge, Togian Is.

Ruddy Kingfisher  Halcyon coromanda   Often heard: seen on Batudaka, Togian is. Difficult to confirm races.

Sangihe Lilac Kingfisher ◊  Cittura sanghirensis   Endemic. A number of sightings on Sangihe. Not uncommon.

Scaly-breasted Kingfisher ◊  Actenoides [princeps] princeps   Endemic. A superb tame female at G. Mahawu.

Sacred Kingfisher  Todiramphus sanctus

Collared Kingfisher  Todiramphus chloris

Talaud Kingfisher ◊  Todiramphus enigma   Endemic. Common.

Ashy Woodpecker ◊  Mulleripicus fulvus   Endemic. Seen well on Togian Is., and near Luwuk (nominate).

Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker ◊  Yungipicus temminckii   Endemic. One at G. Mahawu.

Spotted Kestrel (Indonesia K)  Falco moluccensis

Peregrine Falcon (Australasian Peregrine)  Falco [peregrinus] ernesti   Leader-only, in Taliabu highlands.

Moluccan King Parrot ◊  Alisterus amboinensis   A few in the Taliabu Highlands, but elusive.

Golden-mantled Racket-tail ◊ (Sulawesi Racquet-t)  Prioniturus platurus   Endemic. Widespread. Nominate race, with talutensis on Talaud, and sinerubris on Peleng and Taliabu.

Yellow-breasted Racket-tail ◊ (Minahassa Racquet-t)  Prioniturus flavicans   Endemic. Heard-only. Batudaka.

Great-billed Parrot ◊  Tanygnathus megalorynchos   A couple on Talaud (nominate).

Blue-naped Parrot ◊  Tanygnathus lucionensis   A smart pair scoped on Talaud (talautensis).

Azure-rumped Parrot ◊  Tanygnathus sumatranus   A juvenile on Talaud (sangirensis), and two on Taliabu (with one in nest-hole) & four on Batudaka, Togian Is. (nominate).

Great Hanging Parrot ◊ (Sulawesi H-P)  Loriculus stigmatus   Endemic. Widespread on mainland & Togian Is.

Sula Hanging Parrot ◊  Loriculus sclateri   Endemic. Frequent encounters on Peleng and Taliabu

Sangihe Hanging Parrot ◊  Loriculus catamene   Endemic. Two seen very well and another heard.

Ornate Lorikeet ◊  Trichoglossus ornatus   Endemic.  A flyover on Peleng, and four more on Batudaka, Togian Is.

Sula Lorikeet ◊  Trichoglossus flavoviridis   Endemic. Regular flyovers on Taliabu, with a few seen perched.

Red-and-blue Lory ◊  Trichoglossus histrio   Endemic. Good numbers and easily seen on Talaud (talautensis).

Philippine Pitta ◊ (Talaud P)  Erythropitta [erythrogaster] inspeculata   Endemic. Common and easily seen.

Sula Pitta ◊  Erythropitta dohertyi   Endemic. Stunning views of one on Peleng, and another heard.

Sulawesi Pitta ◊  Erythropitta celebensis   Endemic. Wonderful views at G. Mahawu. Heard near Luwuk.

Sulawesi Pitta ◊ (Sangihe P)  Erythropitta [celebensis] caeruleitorques   Endemic. One seen well and two heard.

Western Hooded Pitta  Pitta sordida  Several sightings on Sangihe, and many heard (sanghirana).

Elegant Pitta ◊ (Temminck’s E P)  Pitta elegans   Common Wangi-wangi, seen well. Abdel had one on Malenge.

Banda Sea Pitta ◊  Pitta vigorsii   Seen well on Peleng at a feeding spot and heard on P. Saleng. Heard and seen on Malenge, Togian Is.

Golden-bellied Gerygone (Sulawesi G)  Gerygone [sulphurea] flaveola   Endemic. Near Manado and Kendari.

Taliabu Myzomela ◊  Myzomela wahe   Endemic. Common in the highlands with a few reaching the lowlands.

Slaty Cuckooshrike ◊  Coracina schistacea   Endemic. A few seen well on Taliabu.

White-shouldered Triller ◊ (Lesueur’s T)  Lalage sueurii

White-rumped Triller ◊ (Sulawesi T)  Lalage leucopygialis   Endemic. Widespread.

Sangihe Cicadabird ◊ (Salvadori’s C)  E. salvadorii   Endemic. Pair Sangihe (nom.); 10 Talaud (talautense).

Sulawesi Cicadabird ◊  Edolisoma morio   Endemic. Pairs seen west of Luwuk and on Batudaka, Togian Is.

Banggai Cicadabird* ◊  Edolisoma pelingi   Endemic. Four seen well.

Sula Cicadabird ◊  Edolisoma sula   Endemic. A handful seen on Taliabu.

Ivory-backed Woodswallow ◊  A. monachus   Endemic. Peleng, Taliabu and Togian Is. (nest-building Malenge).

White-breasted Woodswallow  Artamus leucorynchus

Black-naped Oriole ◊ (Celebes Sea Golden O)  O. [chinensis] formosus   Endemic. Seen on Sangihe (sangirensis) & Talaud (melanisticus).

Black-naped Oriole ◊ (Sulawesi Golden O)  Oriolus [chinensis] celebensis   Endemic. Togian Is. & near Luwuk.

Black-naped Oriole ◊ (Sula Golden O)  Oriolus [chinensis] frontalis   Endemic. Plenty seen Taliabu; also Peleng.

Black-naped Oriole ◊ (Tenggara Golden O)  Oriolus [chinensis] broderipi   A few seen on Wangi-wangi.

Sangihe Whistler* ◊ (S Shrike-Thrush)  Coracornis sanghirensis   Endemic. Heard-only.

Yellow-throated Whistler ◊ (Banggai W)  Pachycephala [macrorhyncha] pelengensis   Endemic. One seen.

Yellow-throated Whistler ◊ (Sula W)  Pachycephala [macrorhyncha] clio   Endemic. Common on Taliabu.

Sulphur-vented Whistler ◊ (S) (S-bellied W)  P. sulfuriventer   Endemic. Seen and heard at Gunung Mahawu.

Drab Whistler ◊  Pachycephala griseonota   Three seen on Peleng and a couple on Taliabu (lineolata).

Cerulean Flycatcher ◊  Eutrichomyias rowleyi   Endemic. Two males showed well on Sangihe.

Taliabu Fantail ◊  Rhipidura sulaensis   Endemic. Not uncommon at higher levels.

Hair-crested Drongo ◊ (White-eyed Spangled D)  Dicrurus [hottentottus] leucops   Endemic. Seen on Sangihe (ssp.), Peleng (banggaiensis), and west of Luwuk, on Togian Is., near Kendari & on Wangi-wangi (nominate).

Hair-crested Drongo ◊ (Sula Spangled D)  D. [hottentottus] pectoralis   Endemic. Not uncommon on Taliabu

Pale-blue Monarch ◊  Hypothymis puella   Endemic. Many seen. Unique voice on Togian Is.

Rufous Paradise Flycatcher ◊ (Southern R P F)  Terpsiphone [cinnamomea] cinnamomea   Common on Talaud.

Island Monarch ◊  Monarcha cinerascens   Widespread (commutatus).

Piping Crow ◊  Corvus typicus   Endemic. An entertaining pair near Luwuk.

Banggai Crow ◊  Corvus unicolor   Endemic. Some great sightings on Peleng, with five seen.

Sulawesi Crow ◊  Corvus celebensis   Endemic. Scattered sightings

Citrine Canary-flycatcher ◊  Culicicapa helianthea

Zitting Cisticola (Double Zitting C)  Cisticola [juncidis] tinnabulans   One Wangi-wangi (constans).

Golden-headed Cisticola  Cisticola exilis   One near Kendari (rusticus).

Gray’s Grasshopper Warbler ◊  Helopsaltes fasciolatus   A couple seen on Peleng, heard on Talaud and Taliabu.

Taliabu Bush Warbler ◊  Locustella portenta   Endemic. Three seen in total, and others heard. A good showing.

Pacific Swallow  Hirundo javanica

Barn Swallow  Hirundo rustica

Mountain Tailorbird (M Leaftoiler)  Phyllergates cucullatus   Heard G. Mahawu (riedeli), then a good number seen on Taliabu (sulanus).

Arctic/Kamchatka Leaf Warbler  Phylloscopus borealis/examinandus   One migrating SE at sea, south of Talaud.

Island Leaf Warbler ◊ (Peleng L W)  P. [poliocephalus] suaramerdu   Endemic. Four seen in the highlands.

Island Leaf Warbler ◊ (Taliabu L W)  P. [p.] emilsalimi   Endemic. Five logged in the Taliabu highlands.

Sooty-headed Bulbul (introduced) Pycnonotus aurigaster

Sangihe Golden Bulbul ◊  Hypsipetes platenae   Endemic. Heard-only.

Togian Golden Bulbul ◊  Hypsipetes aureus   Endemic. At least ten seen.

Banggai Golden Bulbul ◊  Hypsipetes harterti   Endemic. 23 logged.

Sula Golden Bulbul ◊  Hypsipetes longirostris   Endemic. Common on Taliabu.

Warbling White-eye  Zosterops japonicus   A small number in the Taliabu highlands (neglectus).

Lemon-bellied White-eye ◊  Zosterops chloris   At least eight in Kendari.

Wakatobi White-eye ◊  Zosterops flavissimus   Endemic. Common on Wangi-wangi. 30+ seen.

Black-crowned White-eye ◊  Zosterops atrifrons   Endemic. A few on mainland (nom. in N, ? surdus near Luwuk).

Black-crowned White-eye ◊ (Banggai W)  Zosterops [atrifrons] subatrifrons   Endemic. Common on Peleng.

Black-crowned White-eye ◊ (Sula W)  Zosterops [atrifrons] sulaensis   Endemic. A few seen on Taliabu.

Togian White-eye ◊  Zosterops somadikartai   Endemic. Three seen well on Batudaka.

Pale-bellied White-eye ◊ (Sulawesi W)  Zosterops consobrinorum   Endemic. A pair showed well near Kendari.

Wangi-wangi White-eye ◊ Zosterops paruhbesar   Endemic. Quite common on Wangi-wangi. 20 seen.

Everett’s White-eye ◊  Zosterops everetti   Common on Talaud (babelo).

Sulawesi Babbler ◊  Pellorneum celebense   Endemic. Nominate G. Mahawu, rufofuscum Luwuk & Kendari, togianense on Togian Is.

Grosbeak Starling ◊ (Finch-billed Myna)  Scissirostrum dubium   Endemic. 50+ at a colonial roost on Peleng

Helmeted Myna ◊  Basilornis galeatus   Endemic. 2-4 seen on Peleng and a couple by Abdel on Taliabu.

Bare-eyed Myna ◊  Streptocitta albertinae   Endemic. A lovely pair on Taliabu.

White-necked Myna ◊ (S) (Northern W-n M)  Streptocitta [albicollis] torquata   Endemic. A few near Luwuk.

Metallic Starling  Aplonis metallica   Non-leader. Taliabu.

Asian Glossy Starling  Aplonis panayensis

Moluccan Starling ◊  Aplonis mysolensis   Small numbers seen on Taliabu.

Sula Island Thrush ◊  Turdus deningeri   One was seen well by the adventurous ones on Taliabu (nominate).

Grey-streaked Flycatcher  Muscicapa griseisticta   One on Sangihe.

Banggai Jungle Flycatcher ◊  Cyornis pelingensis   Endemic. Five on Peleng. Easily seen.

Sula Jungle Flycatcher ◊  Cyornis colonus   Endemic. Four on Taliabu. Ditto.

Snowy-browed Flycatcher  Ficedula hyperythra   Male at G. Mahawu (annalisa), and a few on Taliabu (betinabiru).

Little Pied Flycatcher  Ficedula westermanni   Heard-only. Taliabu (nominate).

Rufous-throated Flycatcher ◊ (S)  F. rufigula   Endemic. Two males & a female near Luwuk. A huge bonus-bird!

Pied Bush Chat  Saxicola caprata   Wangi-wangi (albonotatus).

Yellow-sided Flowerpecker ◊  Dicaeum aureolimbatum   Endemic. Small numbers of laterale on Sangihe, and nominate elsewhere.

Grey-sided Flowerpecker ◊  D. celebicum   Endemic. Seen on Sangihe, mainland Sulawesi, Peleng and Taliabu.

Grey-sided Flowerpecker ◊ (Talaud F)  Dicaeum [celebicum] talautense   Endemic. Common on Talaud.

Grey-sided Flowerpecker ◊ (Tukangbesi F)  Dicaeum [celebicum] kuehni   Endemic. Common on Wangi-wangi.

Brown-throated Sunbird  Anthreptes malacensis   One on Sangihe (heliocalus), Peleng (extremus), and Manado, Togian Is. & Kendari (celebensis).

Black Sunbird ◊  Leptocoma aspasia   One of the commonest birds on this tour. Subspecies porphyrolaema, with sangirensis on Sangihe, talautensis on Talaud, and auriceps on Peleng & Taliabu.

Elegant Sunbird ◊  Aethopyga duyvenbodei   Endemic. Common enough on Sangihe.

Tukangbesi Sunbird ◊  Cinnyris infrenatus   Endemic. Common on Wangi-wangi.

Sahul Sunbird  Cinnyris frenatus   Manado, Togian Is. and Luwuk (plateni), and Taliabu (robustirostris).

Scaly-breasted Munia  Lonchura punctulata   Near Manado, and on Wangi-wangi (particeps).

Black-faced Munia ◊  Lonchura molucca   Small numbers on Peleng, and Wangi-wangi (nominate).

Chestnut Munia  Lonchura atricapilla

Eurasian Tree Sparrow  Passer montanus

Eastern Yellow Wagtail  Motacilla tschutschensis   Seen on Talaud, and Taliabu.

MAMMALS

Sulawesi Bear Cuscus  Ailurops ursinus   Endemic. Two near Luwuk.

Togian Babirusa (Malenge Babirusa)  Babyrousa togeanensis   Endemic. Nine were seen well on Malenge.

Pantropical Spotted Dolphin  Stenella attenuata   Multiple sightings of this and next species during sea crossings.

Spinner Dolphin  Stenella longirostris

Indo-Pacific Bottlenose Dolphin  Tursiops aduncus   A couple of sightings.

Blue Whale Balaenoptera musculus   Barbara managed to photograph one off Peleng.

Sperm Whale  Physeter macrocephalus   One spotted to the north-west of Wang Wangi.

Beaked Whale sp.  One south of Talaud. Probably either a Ziphius or Mesoplodon (M. hotaula or ginkgodens, with 2 or 3 species not known to range here also looking similar).

Dark Sheath-tailed Bat  Mosia nigrescens   Non-leader. Peleng and Taliabu.

Pallas’s Tube-nosed Fruit Bat  Nyctimene cephalotes   Peleng, Taliabu, and Wangi-wangi.

Talaud Fruit Bat (T Flying Fox)  Acerodon humilis   Non-leader. Talaud.

Wallacean Grey Flying Fox  Pteropus griseus   Wangi-wangi.

Island Flying Fox (Variable F F)  Pteropus hypomelanus   Sangihe.

Sulawesi Rousette  Rousettus celebensis   Non-leader. Taliabu.

Lesser Long-tongued Fruit Bat  Macroglossus minimus   Roosting under a leaf on Wangi-wangi.

Diadem Roundleaf Bat  Hipposideros diadema   Non-leader. Talaud, Makassar.

Sulawesi Horseshoe Bat  Rhinolophus celebensis   Non-leader. Talaud.

Dian’s Tarsier (S)  Tarsius dentatus  Endemic. Great views of this and the next three species.

Niemitz’s Tarsier  Tarsius niemitzi   Endemic. Batudaka, Togian Is.

Peleng Tarsier  Tarsius pelengensis   Endemic.

Great Sangihe Tarsier  Tarsius sangirensis   Endemic. Sangihe.

Tonkean Macaque  Macaca tonkeana   Endemic. One distantly near Luwuk.

Celebes Dwarf Squirrel (Sulawesi D S)  Prosciurillus murinus   Endemic. One near Luwuk.

Sanghir Squirrel (Rosenberg’s D S)  Prosciurillus rosenbergii   Endemic. Common.

Sulawesi Giant Squirrel  Rubrisciurus rubriventer   Endemic. One near Luwuk.

Long-tailed Talaud Mosaic-tailed Rat  Melomys talaudium   Endemic. Common on Talaud at night.

Marmoset Xanthurus Rat  Rattus marmosurus   Non-leader. Peleng.

Peleng Island Xanthurus Rat  Rattus pelurus   Peleng.

Oriental House Rat  Rattus tatezumi   Non-leader. Wangi-wangi.

REPTILES

Green Crested Lizard  Bronchocela cristatella   Non-leader. Talaud.

Littoral Whiptail-Skink  Emoia atracostata

Pacific Bluetail Skink  Emoia caeruleocauda   Talaud.

Rough Mabuya  Eutropis rudis   Sangihe and Talaud.

Emerald Tree Skink  Lamprolepis smaragdina   Sangihe.

Asian Forest Skink  Sphenomorphus variegatus   Non-leader. Widespread.

Sangihe Flying Dragon  Draco caerulhians   Sangihe endemic.

Supriatna’s Flying Dragon  Draco supriatna   Togian endemic. Malenge.

Tokay Gecko  Gekko gecko  Wangi-wangi.

Flat-tailed House Gecko  Hemidactylus platyurus

Water Monitor  Varanus salvator celebensis

Togian Water Monitor  Varanus togianus   Endemic. Malenge, Togian Is.

Tasma’s Bevel-nosed Boa  Candoia paulsoni tasmai   Two on Talaud.

Common Mock Viper  Psammodynastes pulverulentus   Non-leader. Seen by Nick and Charles on Taliabu.

BUTTERFLIES

Rippon’s Birdwing  Troides hypolitus   Taliabu.

Lime Swallowtail  Papilio demolius   Sangihe.

Celebes Banded Swallowtail  Papilio gigon   Endemic. Quite widespread.

Great Jay (Pale Triangle)  Graphium eurypylus   Sangihe.

Orange Migrant  Catopsilia scylla   Bunta, Sulawesi (en route to Togian boat).

Three-spotted Grass Yellow  Eurema blanda   Non-leader. Sangihe.

Common Grass Yellow  Eurema hecabe   Sangihe and Talaud.

Great Orange Tip  Hebomoia glaucippe   Wangi-wangi.

Sulawesi Wanderer  Pareronia tritaea   Endemic. Wangi-wangi.

Blue  Anthene lycaenolus   Talaud endemic.

Pierrot  Caleta rhode   Talaud.

Banded Blue Pierrot  Discolampa ethion   Near Luwuk.

Pierrot  Discolampa ulysses   Non-leaded. Talaud.

Gram Blue  Euchrysops cnejus   Taliabu.

Orange-tipped Pea-Blue  Everes lacturnus   Sangihe and Talaud.

Common Cerulean  Jamides celeno   Taliabu.

Cerulean  Jamides schatzi   Non-leader. Sangihe.

Zebra Blue  Leptotes plinius   Sangihe.

Rounded Sixline Blue  Nacaduba berenice   Taliabu.

Phoenix Quaker  Pithecops phoenix   Endemic. Sangihe and Talaud.

Blue  Psychonotis piepersii   Endemic. Near Luwuk.

Lesser Grass Blue  Zizina otis  Non-leader. Togian Is.

Tiny Grass Blue  Zizula hylax  Non-leader. Talaud.

Plum Judy  Abisara echerius   Taliabu.

Palm King  Amathusia phidippus   Restaurant near Manado.

Swamp Tiger  Danaus affinis

Ismare Tiger  Danaus ismare   Sangihe.

Blue-banded King Crow  Euploea eunice   Non-leader. Talaud.

Common Palmfly  Elymnias hypermnestra   Taliabu.

Sulawesi Faun (Menado F)  Faunis menado   Endemic. Togian Is.

Blanchard’s Tree Nymph (B Ghost)  Idea blanchardii   Wangi-wangi.

Rice Paper Butterfly  Idea leuconoe   Non-leader. Sangihe.

Grey Glassy Tiger  Ideopsis juventa   Near Luwuk, and Wang Wangi.

Grey Pansy  Junonia atlites   Non-leader. Togian Is.

Sulawesi Chocolate Pansy  Junonia intermedia   Widespread.

Orange-banded Plane  Lexia aeropa   Non-leader. Taliabu.

Bushbrown  Lohora inga   Sula endemic. Taliabu.

Bushbrown  Lohora tilmara   Sangihe/Talaud endemic. Sangihe.

Sailer  Lasippa neriphus   Endemic. Near Luwuk.

Sailer  Neptis ida   Endemic. Near Luwuk.

Sulawesi Jungle Brown  Orsotriana jopas   Endemic. Near Luwuk, and Peleng.

Smooth-eyed Bushbrown  Orsotriana medus   Non-leader. Talaud.

Lascar  Pantoporia antara   Endemic. Non-leader. Taliabu.

Janardana Bushbrown (Common B)  Telinga janardana   Sangihe.

Ring  Ypthima nynias   Endemic. Peleng.

Ring  Ypthima kalelonda   Endemic. Near Luwuk.

Philippine Five-ring  Ypthima stellera   Taliabu.

Great Eggfly  Hypolimnas bolina   Widespread.

Malay Cruiser  Vindula dejone   Malenge, Togian Is.

Lesser Dart  Potanthus omaha   Near Luwuk.

Indian Palm Bob  Suastus gremius   Wangi-wangi.

Pied Flat  Tagiades japetus  Non-leader. Taliabu.

Veined Grass Dart  Taractrocera luzonensis   Peleng.

MOTHS

Hübner’s Wasp Moth  Amata huebneri   Manado.

White-brow Hawkmoth  Gnathothlibus eras   Taliabu.

Black Looper  Hyposidra talaca   Sangihe.

DRAGONFLIES

Jewel  Libellago manganitu   Sangihe endemic.

Jewel  Rhinocypha sangihensis   Sangihe endemic.

Jewel  Rhinocypha tincta   Near Luwuk.

Red-tipped Shadefly  Argiocnemis rubescens   Taliabu.

Red Swamp Dragon  Agrionoptera insignis  

Skimmer  Diplacina militaris   Near Luwuk.

Scarlet Pygmy (Northern Pymyfly)  Nannophya pygmaea   Taliabu.

Percher  Neurothemis manadensis

Red Percher  Neurothemis ramburii

Blue Marsh Hawk  Orthetrum glaucum

Crimson-tailed Marsh Hawk  Orthetrum pruinosum

Mangrove Dwarf  Raphismia bispina

SPIDERS

Giant Golden Orbweaver  Nephila pilipes   Peleng.

PLANTS

Great Pitcher-Plant  Nepenthes maxima   Taliabu.

Common Swamp Pitcher-Plant  Nepenthes mirabilis   Taliabu.

Shepherd’s Crook Orchid  Eulophia cernua   Malenge, Togian Is.