THAILAND TOUR REPORT 2025

10 - 26 / 31 January 2025

by János Oláh

Thailand is an amazing country to go birdwatching and it is often amongst the first destinations for birders to start birding in Southeast Asia. However, it is certainly not only for beginners as it has many specialties and a wide range of other sough-after species. Adding to the birds the great infrastructure and the superb Thai cuisine make any trip highly enjoyable! Our Thailand tour offers a variety of habitats including wetlands with shorebirds as well as lowland and mountain forest birding. This tour is run in winter as we target the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper. Yet again we had fantastic looks of this unique and rare shorebird and as per usual it was voted the ‘Bird of the Trip’! There are a lot of other interesting wintering birds to find and this year we saw Nordmann’s Greenshank, Asian Dowitcher, Large Blue, Ultramarine and Sapphire Flycatcher, and the critically endangered Yellow-breasted Bunting just to name a few. Birding is popular in Thailand and in no other countries in Asia are you going to meet so many birders on your tour. Information is easily available and a good range of hides are possible for some of the shy forest dwellers. On our tour we make sure to visit the best places to have the best experience! All in all, this country has so much to offer and therefore it is not surprising that this tour is so popular! In 2025 we recorded 499 species of birds and 23 species of mammals. Pheasants and partridges are key targets for us and this year’s tour did not disappoint, with magical encounters with Grey Peacock-Pheasant, Siamese Fireback, Silver, Kalij and Mrs Hume’s Pheasant, Green Peafowl, Ferruginous, Bar-backed and Rufous-throated Partridge. There were many other highlights on the tour which included Chinese Egret, Wallace’s Hawk-Eagle, Grey-faced Buzzard, Malaysian Plover, Hodgson’s and Gould’s Frogmouth, White-fronted, Mountain and Collared Scops Owls, Spotted and Brown Wood Owls, Tickell’s Brown Hornbill, Bamboo, Great Slaty, Black-headed and Streak-breasted Woodpeckers, three species of piculets, Malayan Banded, Blue and Mangrove Pitta, Giant Nuthatch, Variable and Rufous Limestone Babbler, Nepal Cutia, Spectacled Barwing, Collared Babbler, White-necked Laughingthrush, Scarlet-faced Liocichla, Dark-sided Thrush, Indochinese, Chinese and Hainan Blue Flycatcher, Black-backed and Chestnut-naped Forktail, Spot-breasted Parrotbill, Cambodian Flowerpecker, Copper-throated Sunbird, Pin-tailed Parrotfinch and a big selection of bulbuls and subtle Phylloscopus warblers! We had some excellent mammal sightings too including a fantastic Malayan Sun Bear, the rare Robinson’s Banded Langur, Indochinese Serow, Lesser Indo-Malayan Chevrotain and a great selection of squirrels!

The main tour started in Bangkok, in the early hours, and we wasted no time to reach the tidal mudflats of the Gulf of Thailand to start ‘filtering’ through the thousands of waders at their high tide roost! It was a very fruitful search as we located a Spoon-billed Sandpiper without any colour rings while it was feeding on a small pool. We got pretty close to the bird without disturbing it and we could watch it for as long as we wanted! Terrific tour start! There were thousands of Tibetan Sand Plovers and two or three birds were even showing the features of Siberian Sand Plover but ID in winter plumage is not straightforward. Our next destination was also a high tide wader roost but by the time we got there the tide was rapidly going down. However, we managed to find our number one target: the Asian Dowitcher Our count was an amazing 337 individuals; a very large number for such a rare wader! In the late afternoon we visited a sandy beach where we had as many as ten Malaysian Plovers, as well as several Terek Sandpipers. We had an action-packed first day with many waders, and we had yet to find Nordmann’s Greenshank. We also managed to find an Indian Nightjar before breakfast, and we were out searching for waders as soon as the light allowed us to scan wader flocks. It did not take long to find the first Nordmann’s Greenshanks which were followed by more, and our final count reached about 52 of these rare waders. We also spotted Ruffs and Red-necked Phalaropes, as well as at least two Chinese Egrets and about 1800 Lesser Whistling Ducks. Our job was done at the tidal mudflats, and we moved inland stopping by some suitable-looking paddies where we found White-browed Crake, Grey-headed Swamphen, Grey-headed Lapwing, Greater Spotted Eagle, a male Pied Harrier, Black-browed Reed Warbler and three species of weavers with Baya and Asian Golden being the more common but two Streaked Weavers were also spotted. After lunch we arrived at the Kaeng Krachan National Park, and we made our way to a bird hide for this first afternoon. It was an amazing session with superb views of both male and female Grey Peacock-Pheasants, several Kalij Pheasants, a party of four Bar-backed Partridges, two Ferruginous Partridges and a variety of flycatchers, babblers and laughingthrushes. When it starting to get dark in the forest a female Blue Pitta made a brief appearance, and several Indo-Malayan Chevrotains came to drink as well. It was a truly memorable session with some top-quality birds!

Our first full day in the famous Kaeng Krachan was an action-packed one which started well with superb White-fronted Scops Owls at their roost site in thick bamboo. We gradually climbed to higher elevation adding Jerdon’s Baza and Olive Bulbul to our list. Around the camp we found an obliging Red-bearded Bee-eater, Blue-throated and Blue-eared Barbets and the rare Robinson’s Banded Langur. The fruiting trees held a variety of bulbuls like Mountain, Ashy, Ochraceous, Black-crested and Olive. We also managed to find Eye-browed Thrush, White-browed Scimitar Babbler and White-browed Shrike-babbler. The seeding bamboo surprised us with two pairs of Pin-tailed Parrotfinches and White-rumped Munias. Most of the afternoon was spent in the area to look for Ratchet-tailed Treepie but we only heard them; they would not show themselves. A few other goodies were seen like Grey-faced Buzzard, White-browed Piculet, Long-tailed Broadbill, Swinhoe’s Minivet, Sulphur-breasted and Alström’s Warblers, Orange-headed Thrush, Streaked Spiderhunter and a party of Collared Babblers for some. On our way down the mountain, we came across a fantastic Malayan Sun Bear, being the definite mammal highlight of the day (and of the tour). Before breakfast on our second full day of the tour, we had Indian Stone-curlew and went back to the park. We started birding at lower elevations which quickly yielded Great Slaty, Grey-headed and Heart-spotted Woodpecker while a fantastic fruiting tree gave us superb Green-eared Barbets, Black-headed and Olive Bulbuls, Eye-browed Thrush and Wedge-tailed Green Pigeons. A nearby dead treetop held Black-thighed Falconet and further up the hill we managed to find a party of Tickell’s Brown Hornbills, Black Eagles and Sultan Tits. We kept trying for Ratchet-tailed Treepie for the second afternoon running but we failed to find any. We did not even hear them, obviously they are really difficult at this location now. As this is the only accessible place in Thailand, everybody comes to this exact spot and new locations are not found.

The following day we made our way towards the Khwae Noi (Kwai) River with a short stop near Petchaburi to look for the Critically Endangered Yellow-breasted Bunting. These once common birds declined tremendously in the last 20 years and you need to grab every opportunity you have to go and see them, if you can. It was not easy in the thick bushes where a flock of about 200 birds were hiding from the heat and wind but eventually we all go to see winter plumage males with their big white shoulder patches. We also had Indochinese Bush Lark and Plain-backed Sparrow along with large number of open country species. Our journey continued north and by the afternoon we arrived at Krasae Cave. This touristic attraction where one can see the ‘death railway’ was the spot for us to see the near-endemic Variable Limestone Babbler. It took some time in the heat of the day but three birds were seen foraging on the limestone wall! We arrived at our comfortable lodge by the Kwai River in the late afternoon and our garden exploration yielded Ashy-headed Green Pigeon and Pale-legged Leaf Warbler. A few hours later, the following morning, we got stunning looks of Collared Scops Owl and Asian Barred Owlet before breakfast. Our morning was spent along the river where we got even better looks of Variable Limestone Babbler and also Indochinese (Maned) Serow. After the morning activity had peaked we had a fair distance to cover and made our way towards Khao Yai National Park. We had a nice lunch in the old capital of Ayutthaya (Siam) which is a UNESCO site and by late afternoon we arrived to yet another set of limestone hills for our next target. We quickly found two Rufous Limestone Babblers, but it took a while to secure good looks of these skulking endemic birds. Finally, we all had proper looks and it was quite an achievement to see both species of limestone babblers in the same day!

Our next morning in the famous Khao Yai National Park was exciting with goodies like Silver Pheasants, Moustached Barbet, a fantastic Buffy Fish Owl with chick, a stunning male Red-headed Trogon, Black-throated Laughingthrush, Green Magpie, Blue-bearded Bee-eater, Sulphur-breasted and Claudia’s Leaf Warblers. By lunchtime the National Park was getting very busy with visitors. It is quite amazing how many local people visit the park. It is excellent news for the country but for birders it makes things difficult too, especially if you are looking for the shyer birds. After lunch we made our way to the Sakaerat Reserve where we were not disappointed as we had excellent looks of both male and female Siamese Firebacks – the national bird of Thailand – when small parties were crossing the main track in the late afternoon. A few other birds were seen too like Great Iora, Banded Bay Cuckoo and Siberian Blue Robin. The following morning we were back to the park for another short visit, and we had good activity by a fine fruiting tree with Barred Cuckoo-doves, Thick-billed Green Pigeons and Common Hill Mynas. The best birds of the morning for us were Jerdon’s Baza, Banded Broadbill, a party of Rosy Minivets and Cambodian Flowerpecker. It was time for us to head towards Bangkok Airport, to catch our flight north the following day, which we swiftly did and by the afternoon we were watching Long-billed Plovers, Small Pratincoles and Black-collared Starlings.

Northern Thailand is first class mountain birding, just like anywhere in the Himalayas! On our first morning we visited Wat Tham Pha Plong aka Doi Chiang Dao where our pre-breakfast foray yielded Brown Boobook and Mountain Scops Owl. The fruiting trees around the temple gave us stunning Great Barbets and Pin-tailed Green Pigeons as well as many Asian Fairy Bluebirds. Streaked Wren-Babbler was only seen briefly, but Velvet-fronted Nuthatch, Striated Yuhina, Marten’s Warbler and Streaked Spiderhunter showed well. We made our way further north after the morning birding session and arrived to Doi Ang Khang on a Saturday with cherry blossoms in their peak. Wow, there were MANY tourists around, but, thankfully, it did not disturb the superb White-headed Bulbuls feasting on the cherry blossoms alongside Mountain, Black, Flavescent, Brown-breasted and Red-whiskered Bulbuls. White-headed Bulbuls were certainly the better-looking species of the group and they are not easy to track down as they are quite mobile and nomadic, especially in winter. So, we were very happy and the superb Thai lunch with chili strawberry salad and a fine brownie to finish was most welcome! The afternoon was quiet, and no Giant Nuthatches were found but we did see Black-breasted Thrushes, Mrs. Gould’s Sunbirds, Cinereous Tits, Chestnut-vented Nuthatches, Blue-winged Minlas and a pair of Red-eyed Scimitar Babblers.

We spent the following day at the famous Doi Lang Ridge where we enjoyed excellent birding and fantastic scenery! Our day started with a Hodgson’s Frogmouth which was playing hide-and-seek with us but eventually it did show well for a short while. Unfortunately, the Mrs. Hume’s Pheasants were not cooperative this morning as there were many visitors with free-style photo blinds and folks were in and out of these hides continuously. Fine male Ultramarine and Rufous-gorgeted Flycatchers, Oriental Turtle Doves, Olive-backed Pipits and a Brown Shrike of the lucionensis race stole the show. Higher up the hill we had more flycatchers such as Slaty-backed and Slaty-blue as well as Rufous-bellied Niltava. There were hordes of Yunnan Fulvettas and both Red-eyed and White-browed Scimitar Babblers were lurking in the undergrowth. Yet another cherry blossom tree was fantastic with many Dark-backed and Long-tailed Sibias feeding on it with Chestnut-flanked White-eyes, Orange-bellied Leafbirds, Maroon Orioles and many Mrs Gould’s Sunbirds. It’s a fantastic sight when many birds are feasting on the nectar! We also managed to find Speckled Piculet and Stripe-breasted Woodpecker. Davison’s Leaf Warblers were singing all along the track. Finally our search for the near-endemic Giant Nuthatch was successful and a pair showed very well in the pines at our picnic lunch spot! The afternoon was still birdy, and we secured great looks of many exciting birds like Nepal Cutia, Grey-headed Parrotbill, Pale Blue Flycatcher, Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush, Siberian Rubythroat, Short-billed and Long-tailed Minivets and Crested Finchbill. It was an action-packed forest birding day with about 80 species seen; a wonderful site for birding!

We were back at Doi Ang Khang for a morning visit the next day in hope to find some of our remaining targets. Little did we know how difficult will be to get proper looks at the Scarlet-faced Liocichla. It took us a few hours and three different pairs but eventually we all had great looks of this stunning bird! In the process we also encountered Bay Woodpecker, Large Niltava, Silver-eared Mesia and Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush. Back in the botanical garden a nice male Spot-winged Grosbeak gave prolonged views, and a Mountain Hawk-Eagle appeared in the sky briefly. There was no sign of White-headed Bulbuls anymore. After lunch we drove to Tha Ton for some open country birding. This area used to be reliable for Jerdon’s Bush Chat but since most of the reedbeds disappeared this species is rare now. We did find a few nice birds like Ruddy-breasted Crake, Greater Painted Snipe, Citrine Wagtail and Lanceolated Warbler.

We were happy to return to Doi Lang the next morning and this time we were in place, waiting and hoping for the pheasants to come. There were no events with tourists and soon after sunrise two female Hume’s Pheasants appeared in front of us and after a few minutes a beautiful male with its long silvery tail arrived as well. They stayed on the roadside and were happily feeding for about 30 minutes, and we enjoyed excellent looks of this most-wanted species! It was a great relief to see them so well and it was followed by happy birding! Further birding was great again as well. We had more looks at the common birds but also found Spectacled Barwing, Clicking and White-browed Shrike-babblers, Hume’s Treecreeper, Black-throated Bushtit, Chinese and Pallas’s Leaf Warblers and a fine winter plumage male Sapphire Flycatcher. Our afternoon was quiet, though Buff-throated Warbler and excellent looks of low flying Cook’s Swifts were obtained. The last hour of the day was spent in the Tha Ton area again where we had 84 Grey-headed Lapwings, Ruddy-breasted Crake, several Pied Harriers, Citrine Wagtails, Oriental Reed Warbler and a rarity in the form of a Common Starling. However, the calling and even singing Baikal Bush Warbler refused to show itself.

Next morning we decided our luck once more at Doi Ang Khang to see if we could find a bamboo partridge or a parrotbill so we were back there to do a few hours of birding. Although there was no sign of the partridge we came across a party of seven White-necked Laughingthrushes and eventually tracked down Spot-breasted Parrotbills and they gave us an excellent performance. We even found a skulking pair of Spot-throated Babblers and a brief Chestnut Bunting for some. By mid-morning we had to leave and make our way south. We made a short stop at Ban Hong Non to admire the Green Peafowls and we even had two different males displaying.

A visit to the dry Dipterocarpaceae forest at Mae Ping National Park was our morning program and just as we expected birding was very slow in this habitat. Just before dawn we saw a Brown Wood Owl by the entrance gate – belonging to the ticehursti race here in the north – while after sunrise we had Burmese Shrike, White-bellied Woodpecker, Rufous Treepie, Red-billed Blue Magpie and Oriental Cuckooshrike around the campsite. Birding along the main forest track was very slow but we were granted superb looks of Black-headed Woodpecker and Grey-headed Parakeet and finally we did find two Burmese Nuthatches. Although we had to work hard for it, we did find what we wanted. Later on, we moved to Doi Inthanon National Park which was our last port-of-call during the main tour. We arrived in time to explore the lower elevation where we birded the same dry dipterocarp forest as in the morning but with even less activity. Nevertheless, we managed to find Rufous-winged Buzzard and two Collared Falconets. Near our accommodation, we had a male Blossom-headed Parakeet in flight at dusk, while the female did stop on a dead treetop allowing us to check her maroon shoulder patch.

We spent the last two days at various elevations in the very well-known Doi Inthanon National Park trying to see as many goodies as possible in this great mountain forest. Pride of the place was the angkanensis race of the Green-tailed Sunbird which is endemic to the mountain and one day could even be split as Doi Inthanon Sunbird. The males have an orange breast compared to the usual yellow on most races. The special sphagnum bog habitat at the peak of the mountain with a boardwalk around it provided great birding and on the various visits we connected with most of the goodies we wanted such as Rufous-throated Partridge, Dark-sided Thrush, Himalayan Shortwing, Silver-eared Laughingthrush, Bar-throated Minla, Rufous-winged Fulvetta, Ashy-throated, Buff-barred and Blyth’s Leaf Warblers, Pygmy Cupwing, Slaty-bellied Tesia and a few migrants such as Eye-browed Thrush and Himalayan Bluetail. Both Ashy and Speckled Wood Pigeons were also tracked down at this high elevation. Lower down along various forest trails we managed to find Golden-throated Barbet, Buff-breasted and Grey-throated Babblers, Eye-browed Wren-Babbler, Lesser Shortwing, White-tailed Robin, Plumbeous Water and White-capped Redstarts, Black-backed and White-crowned Forktails, amongst a long list of birds we had already seen. It was very enjoyable birding in amazing forest habitat.

The main tour ended and we bid farewell to those leaving us today. The rest of us took a flight from Chiang Mai to Krabi for a few more days birding in the southern part of the country. As soon as there was light, we boarded our boat and made our way to the mangroves where we found Brown-winged, Black-capped and Ruddy Kingfishers, Banded Woodpecker, Ashy Tailorbird and Malayan Swamp Babbler. A bonus Forest Wagtail was also found though Mangrove Pitta remained heard-only. We changed site and visited another mangrove area where we had a very close Mangrove Pitta but it was only glimpsed by some before it disappeared. A party of three Black-and-red Broadbills and a superb Copper-throated Sunbird were great birds to see. After the first mangrove experience, we made our way to Khao Pra Bang Khram Reserve aka Khao Nor Chu Chi as it was called in the old days. This place was the place to see Gurney’s Pitta so for 30 years everybody visited here to find this jewel of the forest. Well, sadly, we don’t have to look for this bird anymore as there has been no sightings for a few years now (though some claims are still made from time to time). This location has a very long list of birds recorded but a lot of the key species are not in the reserve anymore or not being seen anyway. Birding is frustratingly slow at this place and our first afternoon was a perfect example of this, but even so we did find Rufous Piculet, Red-throated Barbet, Indian Cuckoo, Moustached Babbler and Purple-naped Spiderhunter. The following morning we visited the Emerald Pool area where Sooty Barbets were found on a fruiting tree and yet again, we found Pin-tailed Parrotfinches on a seeding bamboo. Sometimes you have several tours and years with no sightings and now we already had the second sighting during one tour of this nomadic bird! In the sky we found Brown-backed Needletail and Grey-rumped Treeswifts while in the loose bird parties Crow-billed Drongo and a male Van Hasselt’s Sunbird were seen. Later in the day Black-and-yellow and Green Broadbills, Rufous-tailed Tailorbird and a pair of Black-bellied Malkoha were located.

We had some unfinished business in the mangroves so early next morning we were back, and this time we quickly found a singing Mangrove Pitta and could watch it for as long as we wanted! We had another look at the scarce Copper-throated Sunbird and Rufous-bellied Swallows and a female Streak-breasted Woodpecker were welcome bonuses. We also tracked down the rather dull Mangrove Whistler and Yellow-bellied Gerygone, although they do sing nicely! Funny enough, we found another Mangrove Pitta at our lunch place and got even better looks as it was singing and later foraging in the mangrove at low tide. On our way north we visited a park where we found roosting Spotted Wood Owls and had superb looks of this most beautiful owl!

Our last day-and-a-half were spent in the lovely Si Phang Nga National Park which is a tiny part of a much bigger forest system with ragged terrain and hence well protected. You can tell that the forest is in good shape when you hear Helmeted Hornbills singing! We had no luck to see one but Wreathed and Bushy-crested Hornbills were seen several times. It was an enjoyable location with good birding where we got superb looks of Wallace’s Hawk-Eagle, Malayan Banded Pitta, Bamboo and Maroon Woodpeckers, Red-billed Malkoha, Brown Wood Owl, Gould’s Frogmouth, Chestnut-naped Forktail and Large Blue Flycatcher just to mention the top candidates of the place. We also had many species of bulbuls, babblers, warblers and flowerpeckers. It was a really great place to finish such an amazingly bird-packed tour in Southeast Asia! We were a hard-working Birdquest group with some exceptional spotters and I hope all will look back at the Thailand 2025 tour with great memories!

BIRDS OF THE TOUR

1^st Spoon-billed Sandpiper

2^nd Mrs Hume’s Pheasant

3^rd White-headed Bulbul

4^th Siamese Fireback

5^th Spot-breasted Parotbill

BIRDS OF THE POST-TOUR EXTENSION

1^st Malayan Banded Pitta

2^nd Mangrove Pitta

3^rd Chestnut-naped Forktail

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). 2024. IOC World Bird List (v14.2).

Where the subspecies seen is/are known, these are often given in parentheses at the end of the species comment.

BIRDS
Lesser Whistling Duck Dendrocygna javanica
Northern Shoveler Spatula clypeata
Northern Pintail Anas acuta
Ferruginous Partridge Caloperdix oculeus Fantastic looks at Kaeng Krachan NP. NT
Rufous-throated Partridge Arborophila rufogularis We enjoyed several great looks in Doi Inthanon NP. Tickelii race.
Bar-backed Partridge Arborophila brunneopectus Fantastic looks at Kaeng Krachan NP.
Mrs. Hume’s Pheasant Syrmaticus humiae A male and two females were seen at Doi Lang. Fantastic! VU
Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelanos Excellent looks of several in Kaeng Krachan NP.
Silver Pheasant Lophura nycthemera Two pairs were seen at Khao Yai NP.
Siamese Fireback Lophura diardi A total of 11 were seen. Stunning birds!
Green Peafowl Pavo muticus Many were seen in the special non-hunting reserve. Heard elsewhere. EN
Green-legged Partridge Tropicoperdix chloropus Heard-only.
Grey Peacock-Pheasant Polyplectron bicalcaratum Both a superb male and a female were seen in Kaeng Krachan.
Red Junglefowl Gallus gallus
Great Eared Nightjar Lyncornis macrotis One was seen at Kaeng Krachan NP.
Large-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus macrurus Several sightings.
Indian Nightjar Caprimulgus asiaticus One was seen near the coast.
Gould’s Frogmouth Batrachostomus stellatus One day roosting bird was seen in Si Phang Nga NP. NT
Hodgson’s Frogmouth Batrachostomus hodgsoni One was tracked down in Doi Lang.
Blyth’s Frogmouth Batrachostomus affinis Heard-only.
Crested Treeswift Hemiprocne coronata
Grey-rumped Treeswift Hemiprocne longipennis
Himalayan Swiftlet Aerodramus brevirostris
Edible-nest Swiftlet (Germain’s S) Aerodramus [fuciphagus] germani
Silver-rumped Spinetail Rhaphidura leucopygialis
Brown-backed Needletail Hirundapus giganteus
Asian Palm Swift Cypsiurus balasiensis
Cook’s Swift Apus cooki
House Swift Apus nipalensis
Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis
Lesser Coucal Centropus bengalensis
Raffles’s Malkoha Rhinortha chlorophaea
Red-billed Malkoha Zanclostomus javanicus Great looks in Si Phang Nga NP.
Chestnut-breasted Malkoha Phaenicophaeus curvirostris
Black-bellied Malkoha Phaenicophaeus diardi Two were seen in Khao Nor Chu Chi in the south. NT
Green-billed Malkoha Phaenicophaeus tristis
Asian Koel Eudynamys scolopaceus
Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus
Banded Bay Cuckoo Cacomantis sonneratii
Large Hawk-Cuckoo Hierococcyx sparverioides
Indian Cuckoo Cuculus micropterus
Rock Dove (introduced) (Feral Pigeon) Columba [livia] var_domestica
Speckled Wood Pigeon Columba hodgsonii
Ashy Wood Pigeon Columba pulchricollis
Oriental Turtle Dove (Rufous T D) Streptopelia orientalis
Red Collared Dove (R Turtle D) Streptopelia tranquebarica
Spotted Dove Spilopelia chinensis
Barred Cuckoo-Dove Macropygia unchall
Common Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica
Zebra Dove Geopelia striata
Ashy-headed Green Pigeon Treron phayrei NT
Thick-billed Green Pigeon Treron curvirostra
Pin-tailed Green Pigeon Treron apicauda We had several at Doi Chiang Dao.
Wedge-tailed Green Pigeon Treron sphenurus
Mountain Imperial Pigeon Ducula badia
Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus
Grey-headed Swamphen Porphyrio poliocephalus
Ruddy-breasted Crake Zapornia fusca Several sightings.
White-browed Crake Poliolimnas cinereus A juvenile was seen near Petchaburi.
White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus
Little Grebe Tachybaptus ruficollis
Indian Stone-curlew Burhinus indicus
Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus
Grey Plover (Black-bellied P) Pluvialis squatarola VU
Pacific Golden Plover Pluvialis fulva
Little Ringed Plover Charadrius dubius
Long-billed Plover Charadrius placidus Three wintering birds were seen near Chiang Mai.
Grey-headed Lapwing Vanellus cinereus It was common, about 137 were logged.
Red-wattled Lapwing Vanellus indicus
Tibetan Sand Plover Anarhynchus atrifrons Thousands seen, two individuals were looking good for Siberian Plover.
Greater Sand Plover Anarhynchus leschenaultii
Malaysian Plover Anarhynchus peronii About 10 were seen at Lam Phak Bia. NT
Kentish Plover Anarhynchus alexandrinus
Greater Painted-snipe Rostratula benghalensis Both male and female were seen near Tha Ton.
Bronze-winged Jacana Metopidius indicus
Eurasian Whimbrel Numenius phaeopus
Eurasian Curlew Numenius arquata
Black-tailed Godwit Limosa limosa NT
Asian Dowitcher Limnodromus semipalmatus An exceptional count of 337 at Pak Thale was amazing. NT
Pin-tailed Snipe Gallinago stenura
Red-necked Phalarope Phalaropus lobatus
Terek Sandpiper Xenus cinereus
Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
Green Sandpiper Tringa ochropus
Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis
Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola
Common Redshank Tringa totanus
Nordmann’s Greenshank (Spotted G) Tringa guttifer About 45 were seen at Pak Thale. EN
Spotted Redshank Tringa erythropus
Common Greenshank Tringa nebularia
Ruddy Turnstone Arenaria interpres NT
Great Knot Calidris tenuirostris Hundreds were seen at several sites. EN
Red Knot Calidris canutus NT
Ruff Calidris pugnax
Broad-billed Sandpiper Calidris falcinellus VU
Curlew Sandpiper Calidris ferruginea VU
Long-toed Stint Calidris subminuta
Red-necked Stint (Rufous-n S) Calidris ruficollis
Spoon-billed Sandpiper Calidris pygmaea Excellent looks of this enigmatic species! Voted as ‘Bird of the trip’! CR
Sanderling Calidris alba
Small Pratincole Glareola lactea
Little Tern (Eastern L T) Sternula [albifrons] sinensis
Gull-billed Tern Gelochelidon nilotica
Caspian Tern Hydroprogne caspia
Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybrida
White-winged Tern (W-w Black T) Chlidonias leucopterus
Common Tern Sterna hirundo
Brown-headed Gull Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus
Asian Openbill Anastomus oscitans
Painted Stork Mycteria leucocephala
Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster
Little Cormorant Microcarbo niger
Indian Cormorant Phalacrocorax fuscicollis
Glossy Ibis Plegadis falcinellus
Cinnamon Bittern Botaurus cinnamomeus
Yellow Bittern Botaurus sinensis
Pacific Reef Heron Egretta sacra
Chinese Egret Egretta eulophotes Excellent looks of two individuals at Pak Thale. VU
Little Egret Egretta garzetta
Striated Heron (Little H) Butorides striata
Chinese Pond Heron Ardeola bacchus Hundreds seen. We may have seen Javan Pond Heron too, no ID in winter.
Great Egret (Eastern G E) Ardea [alba] modesta
Medium Egret Ardea intermedia
Eastern Cattle Egret Ardea coromanda
Grey Heron Ardea cinerea
Purple Heron Ardea purpurea
Osprey (Western O) Pandion [haliaetus] haliaetus
Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus
Crested Honey Buzzard (Oriental H B) Pernis ptilorhynchus
Jerdon’s Baza Aviceda jerdoni One was seen at Kaeng Krachan NP and one at Khao Yai NP.
Crested Serpent Eagle Spilornis cheela
Wallace’s Hawk-Eagle Nisaetus nanus A mating pair was seen at Si Phang Nga NP. VU
Mountain Hawk-Eagle Nisaetus nipalensis NT
Black Eagle Ictinaetus malaiensis
Greater Spotted Eagle Clanga clanga VU
Crested Goshawk Lophospiza trivirgata
Shikra Tachyspiza badia
Besra Tachyspiza virgata
Pied Harrier Circus melanoleucos Two males and a female were seen on the tour. Stunning raptor!
Black Kite (Black-eared K) Milvus [migrans] lineatus
Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus
White-bellied Sea Eagle Icthyophaga leucogaster
Lesser Fish Eagle Icthyophaga humilis A breeding pair at Si Phang Nga NP. NT
Rufous-winged Buzzard Butastur liventer Several seen at Doi Inthanon NP.
Grey-faced Buzzard Butastur indicus
Eastern Buzzard (Himalayan B) Buteo [japonicus] burmanicus
Brown Boobook  Ninox scutulata  One was seen at Doi Chiang Dao.
Collared Owlet  Taenioptynx brodiei  Heard-only.
Spotted Owlet  Athene brama  One near Khao Yai NP.
Asian Barred Owlet  Glaucidium cuculoides  Common.
White-fronted Scops Owl ◊  Otus sagittatus  Three birds were seen at Kaeng Krachan NP. VU
Mountain Scops Owl  Otus spilocephalus  One was tracked down at Doi Chiang Dao. This is the latouchi race.
Oriental Scops Owl  Otus sunia  Heard-only.
Collared Scops Owl  Otus lettia  Several sightings.
Buffy Fish Owl ◊   Ketupa ketupu  A breeding bird with chick at Khao Yai NP.
Barred Eagle-Owl ◊   Ketupa sumatrana  Heard-only. NT
Spotted Wood Owl ◊   Strix seloputo  Two were seen in the south. A handsome owl!
Brown Wood Owl  Strix leptogrammica  The ticehursti race was seen at Mae Ping NP and maingayi in Si Phang Nga NP.
Orange-breasted Trogon  Harpactes oreskios
Red-headed Trogon  Harpactes erythrocephalus
Eurasian Hoopoe  Upupa epops  Heard-only.
White-crowned Hornbill Berenicornis comatus Heard-only. EN
Great Hornbill Buceros bicornis VU
Helmeted Hornbill Rhinoplax vigil Heard-only. CR
Oriental Pied Hornbill Anthracoceros albirostris
Tickell’s Brown Hornbill Anorrhinus tickelli A party of ten were seen at Kaeng Krachan NP. NT
Bushy-crested Hornbill Anorrhinus galeritus Great looks at Si Phang Nga NP. NT
Wreathed Hornbill Rhyticeros undulatus VU
Indochinese Roller Coracias affinis
Oriental Dollarbird Eurystomus orientalis
Rufous-collared Kingfisher Actenoides concretus Heard-only. NT
Banded Kingfisher Lacedo pulchella Heard-only.
Stork-billed Kingfisher Pelargopsis capensis
Brown-winged Kingfisher Pelargopsis amauroptera Excellent looks in the mangrove near Krabi. NT
Ruddy Kingfisher Halcyon coromanda Excellent looks in the mangroves near Krabi.
White-throated Kingfisher Halcyon smyrnensis
Black-capped Kingfisher Halcyon pileata VU
Collared Kingfisher Todiramphus chloris
Blue-eared Kingfisher Alcedo meninting
Common Kingfisher Alcedo atthis
Red-bearded Bee-eater Nyctyornis amictus
Blue-bearded Bee-eater Nyctyornis athertoni
Asian Green Bee-eater Merops orientalis
Blue-tailed Bee-eater Merops philippinus
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater Merops leschenaulti
Great Barbet Psilopogon virens
Lineated Barbet Psilopogon lineatus
Green-eared Barbet Psilopogon faiostrictus Excellent looks at Kaeng Krachan NP.
Golden-whiskered Barbet Psilopogon chrysopogon
Red-throated Barbet Psilopogon mystacophanos NT
Golden-throated Barbet Psilopogon franklinii The ramsayi race was seen at Doi Inthanon NP.
Blue-throated Barbet Psilopogon asiaticus The davisoni race on the tour.
Moustached Barbet Psilopogon incognitus Two were seen at Khao Yai NP. This is the eurous race.
Blue-eared Barbet Psilopogon cyanotis
Coppersmith Barbet Psilopogon haemacephalus
Sooty Barbet Caloramphus hayii About six were seen on a fruiting tree at Khao Nor Chu Chi. NT
Speckled Piculet Picumnus innominatus One was seen at Doi Lang.
Rufous Piculet Sasia abnormis One was seen at Khao Nor Chu Chi in the south.
White-browed Piculet Sasia ochracea One was seen at Kaeng Krachan NP.
Heart-spotted Woodpecker Hemicircus canente One was seen at Kaeng Krachan NP.
Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker Yungipicus canicapillus
Stripe-breasted Woodpecker Dendrocopos atratus A few were seen at Doi Lang.
White-bellied Woodpecker Dryocopus javensis One was seen at Mae Ping NP.
Banded Woodpecker Chrysophlegma miniaceum
Greater Yellownape Chrysophlegma flavinucha
Streak-breasted Woodpecker Picus viridanus Excellent looks in the mangroves.
Black-headed Woodpecker Picus erythropygius Superb looks of this most handsome woodpecker at Mae Ping NP.
Grey-headed Woodpecker Picus canus Three were seen in Kaeng Krachan NP.
Common Flameback Dinopium javanense
Greater Flameback Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus
Bamboo Woodpecker Gecinulus viridis A pair of this elusive species was seen at Si Phang Nga NP in the south.
Maroon Woodpecker Blythipicus rubiginosus A pair was seen at Si Phang Nga NP in the south.
Bay Woodpecker Blythipicus pyrrhotis Good views in Doi Ang Khang.
Great Slaty Woodpecker Mulleripicus pulverulentus A party of six were seen at Kaeng Krachan NP. VU
Collared Falconet Microhierax caerulescens Two were seen in Doi Inthanon NP.
Black-thighed Falconet Microhierax fringillarius One was seen at Kaeng Krachan NP.
Common Kestrel Falco tinnunculus
Grey-headed Parakeet Psittacula finschii Excellent looks in Mae Ping NP. NT
Blossom-headed Parakeet Psittacula roseate Just two were seen in Doi Inthanon NP. NT
Vernal Hanging Parrot Loriculus vernalis
Long-tailed Broadbill Psarisomus dalhousiae We have seen this beauty in Kaeng Krachan NP and in Doi Lang.
Black-and-red Broadbill Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos Three were seen in the mangroves of the south.
Banded Broadbill Eurylaimus javanicus One was seen in Khao Yai NP.
Black-and-yellow Broadbill Eurylaimus ochromalus Several seen in the south. NT
Green Broadbill Calyptomena viridis Just two were seen in Khao Nor Chu Chi. NT
Malayan Banded Pitta Hydrornis irena A fantastic male at Si Phang Nga. Voted the ‘Bird of the extension’. NT
Blue Pitta Hydrornis cyaneus A female was seen in Kaeng Krachan NP.
Blue-winged Pitta Pitta moluccensis Heard-only. They should not even be in Doi Inthanon this time of the year!
Mangrove Pitta Pitta megarhyncha Two fantastic encounters in the mangroves of the south. NT
Golden-bellied Gerygone (Flyeater) Gerygone sulphurea
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike Hemipus picatus
Large Woodshrike Tephrodornis virgatus
Ashy Woodswallow Artamus fuscus
Common Iora Aegithina tiphia
Green Iora Aegithina viridissima NT
Great Iora Aegithina lafresnayei
Fiery Minivet Pericrocotus igneus
Grey-chinned Minivet Pericrocotus solaris
Short-billed Minivet Pericrocotus brevirostris
Long-tailed Minivet Pericrocotus ethologus
Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus speciosus
Ashy Minivet Pericrocotus divaricatus
Swinhoe’s Minivet Pericrocotus cantonensis Several sightings in Kaeng Krachan NP.
Rosy Minivet Pericrocotus roseus A party of four were seen in Khao Yai NP.
Oriental Cuckooshrike Coracina javensis
Black-winged Cuckooshrike Lalage melaschistos
Mangrove Whistler Pachycephala cinerea
White-browed Shrike-babbler Pteruthius aeralatus
Clicking Shrike-babbler Pteruthius intermedius Good looks in Doi Lang and Doi Inthanon NP.
White-bellied Erpornis Erpornis zantholeuca
Maroon Oriole Oriolus traillii
Black-hooded Oriole Oriolus xanthornus
Black-naped Oriole Oriolus chinensis
Bronzed Drongo Dicrurus aeneus
Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo Dicrurus remifer
Crow-billed Drongo Dicrurus annectens Two sightings in the south.
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo Dicrurus paradiseus
Hair-crested Drongo Dicrurus hottentottus
Ashy Drongo (Sooty D) Dicrurus [leucophaeus] leucophaeus We had mouhoti and bondi races.
Ashy Drongo (Blackish D) Dicrurus [leucophaeus] longicaudatus Definitely seen hopwoodi in the north and nigriscens in the south.
Ashy Drongo (White-lored D) Dicrurus [leucophaeus] salangensis One was seen at Kaeng Krachan NP.
Ashy Drongo (White-faced D) Dicrurus [leucophaeus] leucogenis This easily recognizable race was fairly common.
Black Drongo Dicrurus macrocercus
White-throated Fantail Rhipidura albicollis Heard-only.
Malaysian Pied Fantail Rhipidura javanica
Black-naped Monarch Hypothymis azurea
Blyth’s Paradise Flycatcher Terpsiphone affinis All the wintering birds we saw looked like this species.
Burmese Shrike Lanius collurioides Just a singleton in Mae Ping NP.
Brown Shrike Lanius cristatus We had cristatus and lucionensis races.
Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach The tricolor race was seen in the north.
Grey-backed Shrike Lanius tephronotus
Eurasian Jay Garrulus glandarius The leucotis race we saw sometimes split as White-faced Jay.
Red-billed Blue Magpie Urocissa erythroryncha
Common Green Magpie Cissa chinensis
Rufous Treepie Dendrocitta vagabunda
Grey Treepie Dendrocitta formosae Heard-only.
Racket-tailed Treepie Crypsirina temia
Ratchet-tailed Treepie Temnurus temnurus Despite much effort remained heard-only. Difficult to see in Thailand!
Large-billed Crow Corvus macrorhynchus In the Malayan Peninsula south of the Kra Isthmus, the macrorhynchus race occurs. We saw it on the extension around Krabi. IOC split is from Eastern Jungle Crow C. levaillantii.
Eastern Jungle Crow (Large-b C) Corvus levaillantii
Yellow-bellied Fantail Chelidorhynx hypoxanthus
Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher Culicicapa ceylonensis
Sultan Tit Melanochlora sultanea
Cinereous Tit Parus cinereus
Yellow-cheeked Tit Machlolophus spilonotus
Indochinese Bush Lark Plocealauda erythrocephala We had good views around Petchaburi.
Hairy-backed Bulbul Tricholestes criniger
Ochraceous Bulbul Alophoixus ochraceus
Puff-throated Bulbul Alophoixus pallidus Several good looks in the north.
Olive Bulbul Iole viridescens Easy to see in Kaeng Krachan.
Buff-vented Bulbul Iole crypta NT
Grey-eyed Bulbul Iole propinqua Both nominate and simulator have been seen on the tour.
Ashy Bulbul Hemixos flavala
Mountain Bulbul Ixos mcclellandii
White-headed Bulbul Hypsipetes thompsoni We had excellent looks on the cherry blossoms at Doi Ang Khang.
Black Bulbul Hypsipetes leucocephalus
Black-headed Bulbul Brachypodius melanocephalos
Spectacled Bulbul Ixodia erythropthalmos
Black-crested Bulbul Rubigula flaviventris
Crested Finchbill Spizixos canifrons Repeated good looks at Doi Lang.
Cream-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus simplex
Olive-winged Bulbul Pycnonotus plumosus
Asian Red-eyed Bulbul Pycnonotus brunneus
Streak-eared Bulbul Pycnonotus conradi
Stripe-throated Bulbul Pycnonotus finlaysoni
Flavescent Bulbul Pycnonotus flavescens
Brown-breasted Bulbul Pycnonotus xanthorrhous A few sightings in the far north of the country.
Red-whiskered Bulbul Pycnonotus jocosus
Yellow-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus goiavier
Sooty-headed Bulbul Pycnonotus aurigaster
Sand Martin Riparia riparia
Dusky Crag Martin Ptyonoprogne concolor
Pacific Swallow Hirundo javanica
Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica
Wire-tailed Swallow Hirundo smithii
Asian House Martin Delichon dasypus
Eastern Red-rumped Swallow Cecropis daurica
Rufous-bellied Swallow Cecropis badia A few were seen very well in the south.
Pygmy Cupwing (P Cupwing) Pnoepyga pusilla
Yellow-bellied Warbler Abroscopus superciliaris
Mountain Tailorbird Phyllergates cucullatus Heard-only.
Aberrant Bush Warbler Horornis flavolivaceus Heard-only.
Slaty-bellied Tesia Tesia olivea Excellent looks of this loud tiny bird of montane undergrowth.
Asian Stubtail Urosphena squameiceps A very brief look of a calling bird at Doi Inthanon.
Black-throated Bushtit Aegithalos concinnus
Buff-barred Warbler (Orange-b Leaf-w) Phylloscopus pulcher
Ashy-throated Warbler Phylloscopus maculipennis
Hume’s Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus humei
Yellow-browed Warbler Phylloscopus inornatus
Chinese Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus yunnanensis One was seen well at Doi Lang.
Pallas’s Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus proregulus
Dusky Warbler Phylloscopus fuscatus
Buff-throated Warbler Phylloscopus subaffinis One was seen at Doi Lang.
Eastern Crowned Warbler Phylloscopus coronatus
Alström’s Warbler (Plain-tailed W) Phylloscopus soror A few were noted in Kaeng Krachan NP and Khao Yai NP.
Martens’s Warbler (Omei W) Phylloscopus omeiensis A few seen in the north.
Two-barred Warbler Phylloscopus plumbeitarsus
Pale-legged Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus tenellipes Regularly heard and many seen.
Arctic Warbler Phylloscopus borealis
Sulphur-breasted Warbler Phylloscopus ricketti Some excellent looks in Kaeng Krachan NP and Khao Yai NP.
Blyth’s Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus reguloides
Claudia’s Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus claudiae
Davison’s Leaf Warbler Phylloscopus intensior Common in the north.
Oriental Reed Warbler Acrocephalus orientalis
Black-browed Reed Warbler Acrocephalus bistrigiceps
Lanceolated Warbler Locustella lanceolata
Baikal Bush Warbler Locustella davidi Heard-only.
Hill Prinia Prinia superciliaris
Rufescent Prinia Prinia rufescens
Grey-breasted Prinia Prinia hodgsonii
Plain Prinia Prinia inornata
Common Tailorbird Orthotomus sutorius
Dark-necked Tailorbird Orthotomus atrogularis
Rufous-tailed Tailorbird Orthotomus sericeus
Ashy Tailorbird Orthotomus ruficeps
Spot-breasted Parrotbill Paradoxornis guttaticollis Eventually excellent looks at Doi Ang Khang.
Grey-headed Parrotbill Paradoxornis gularis A few seen in mixed flocks at Doi Lang. This is the laotianus race.
Striated Yuhina Staphida castaniceps A few were seen at Doi Chiang Dao.
Chestnut-flanked White-eye Zosterops erythropleurus
Swinhoe’s White-eye Zosterops simplex
Indian White-eye Zosterops palpebrosus
Hume’s White-eye Zosterops auriventer
Pin-striped Tit-Babbler Mixornis gularis
Golden Babbler Cyanoderma chrysaeum
Chestnut-winged Babbler Cyanoderma erythropterum
Rufous-fronted Babbler Cyanoderma rufifrons
White-browed Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus schisticeps
Red-eyed Scimitar Babbler Erythrogenys imberbis
Grey-throated Babbler Stachyris nigriceps
Moustached Babbler Malacopteron magnirostre
Collared Babbler Gampsorhynchus torquatus A party of 5 were seen by some at Kaeng Krachan NP.
Rufous-winged Fulvetta Schoeniparus castaneceps
Puff-throated Babbler Pellorneum ruficeps
Spot-throated Babbler Pellorneum albiventre This very shy species was seen well at Doi Ang Khang.
Buff-breasted Babbler Pellorneum tickelli
Malayan Swamp Babbler Pellorneum rostratum NT
Abbott’s Babbler Malacocincla abbotti
Streaked Wren-Babbler Gypsophila brevicaudata One was seen at Doi Chiang Dao.
Variable Limestone Babbler Gypsophila crispifrons A total of five were seen along the Kwai River.
Rufous Limestone Babbler Gypsophila calcicole Endemic. A pair was seen near Khao Yai NP. VU
Eyebrowed Wren-Babbler Napothera epilepidota One was seen at Doi Inthanon NP.
Brown-cheeked Fulvetta Alcippe poioicephala
Yunnan Fulvetta Alcippe fratercula It was common at higher altitudes in Doi Lang and Doi Inthanon NP.
Himalayan Cutia Cutia nipalensis Three at Doi Lang. Fantastic birds, we could watch them foraging for 30 minutes.
Silver-eared Laughingthrush Trochalopteron melanostigma Good looks at Doi Inthanon NP.
Dark-backed Sibia Heterophasia melanoleuca They were common on the cherry blossom trees.
Long-tailed Sibia Heterophasia picaoides The cana race was a write-in. We saw several at Doi Lang.
Blue-winged Minla (B-w Siva) Actinodura cyanouroptera
Bar-throated Minla (Chestnut-tailed M) Actinodura strigula
Spectacled Barwing Actinodura ramsayi One was seen at Doi Lang.
Silver-eared Mesia Leiothrix argentauris
Rufous-backed Sibia Leioptila annectens Two were seen with the cutias.
Scarlet-faced Liocichla Liocichla ripponi It took some work this year but eventually seen well!
Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush Garrulax monileger
White-crested Laughingthrush Garrulax leucolophus
White-necked Laughingthrush Garrulax strepitans A party of seven were seen at Doi Ang Khang.
Black-throated Laughingthrush Pterorhinus chinensis
White-browed Laughingthrush Pterorhinus sannio Heard-only.
Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush Pterorhinus pectoralis
Asian Fairy-bluebird Irena puella
Giant Nuthatch Sitta magna Repeated great looks at Doi Lang! EN
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch Sitta frontalis
Chestnut-vented Nuthatch Sitta nagaensis It was fairly common with many sightings at Doi Lang.
Burmese Nuthatch Sitta neglecta Two were seen at Mae Ping NP.
Hume’s Treecreeper Certhia manipurensis Excellent looks at Doi Lang.
Asian Glossy Starling Aplonis panayensis
Common Hill Myna Gracula religiosa
Great Myna (White-vented M) Acridotheres grandis
Common Myna Acridotheres tristis
Black-collared Starling Gracupica nigricollis Regularly seen, this handsome starling in the north.
Siamese Pied Myna Gracupica floweri
Common Starling Sturnus vulgaris One was seen at Tha Ton. A rare winter visitor and was a write-in.
Green Cochoa Cochoa viridis Heard-only.
Dark-sided Thrush Zoothera marginata We had to work hard this year but eventually seen in Doi Inthanon NP.
Orange-headed Thrush Geokichla citrina
Black-breasted Thrush Turdus dissimilis Many excellent looks in the north.
Eyebrowed Thrush Turdus obscurus
Oriental Magpie-Robin Copsychus saularis
White-rumped Shama Copsychus malabaricus
Dark-sided Flycatcher (S no star) Muscicapa sibirica
Asian Brown Flycatcher Muscicapa dauurica
Rufous-bellied Niltava Niltava sundara
Large Niltava Niltava grandis
Verditer Flycatcher Eumyias thalassinus
Rufous-browed Flycatcher Anthipes solitaris Heard-only in Kaeng Krachan NP.
Pale Blue Flycatcher Cyornis unicolor
Chinese Blue Flycatcher Cyornis glaucicomans We had two sightings in the south.
Hainan Blue Flycatcher Cyornis hainanus Regular good looks throughout the tour!
Large Blue Flycatcher Cyornis magnirostris A fantastic male was seen at Si Phang Nga NP. A rare bird! NT
Indochinese Blue Flycatcher Cyornis sumatrensis Regular sightings on the tour.
Hill Blue Flycatcher Cyornis whitei
Bluethroat Luscinia svecica
White-tailed Robin Myiomela leucura
Siberian Rubythroat Calliope calliope A good-looking male was seen at Doi Lang.
Black-backed Forktail Enicurus immaculatus We had good looks of this shy stream denizen in Doi Inthanon NP.
White-crowned Forktail Enicurus leschenaulti
Chestnut-naped Forktail Enicurus ruficapillus We had good looks of this shy stream denizen in Si Phang Nga.
Blue Whistling Thrush Myophonus caeruleus
Himalayan Shortwing Brachypteryx cruralis
Lesser Shortwing Brachypteryx leucophris The carolinae race was seen very well in Doi Inthanon NP.
Siberian Blue Robin Larvivora cyane A few fantastic males seen on the tour!
Slaty-blue Flycatcher Ficedula tricolor
Snowy-browed Flycatcher Ficedula hyperythra
Slaty-backed Flycatcher Ficedula erithacus
Rufous-gorgeted Flycatcher Ficedula strophiata
Sapphire Flycatcher Ficedula sapphira We had great looks of a winter-plumaged male at Doi Lang!
Ultramarine Flycatcher Ficedula superciliaris Fantastic males were seen at Doi Lang.
Little Pied Flycatcher Ficedula westermanni
Taiga Flycatcher Ficedula albicilla
Himalayan Bluetail Tarsiger rufilatus
Plumbeous Water Redstart Phoenicurus fuliginosus
White-capped Redstart Phoenicurus leucocephalus
Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush Monticola rufiventris
Blue Rock Thrush Monticola solitarius
Grey Bush Chat Saxicola ferreus
Pied Bush Chat Saxicola caprata
Amur Stonechat Saxicola stejnegeri
Lesser Green Leafbird Chloropsis cyanopogon NT
Blue-winged Leafbird Chloropsis moluccensis
Golden-fronted Leafbird Chloropsis aurifrons
Orange-bellied Leafbird Chloropsis hardwickii
Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker Prionochilus maculatus
Thick-billed Flowerpecker Dicaeum agile
Yellow-vented Flowerpecker Dicaeum chrysorrheum
Orange-bellied Flowerpecker Dicaeum trigonostigma
Plain Flowerpecker Dicaeum minullum
Cambodian Flowerpecker Dicaeum cambodianum Two were seen at Khao Yai NP.
Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker Dicaeum cruentatum
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird Chalcoparia singalensis
Brown-throated Sunbird Anthreptes malacensis
Van Hasselt’s Sunbird Leptocoma brasiliana A fine male was seen at Khao Nor Chu Chi in the south.
Copper-throated Sunbird Leptocoma calcostetha Excellent looks in the mangroves near Krabi.
Purple Sunbird Cinnyris asiaticus
Ornate Sunbird Cinnyris ornatus
Mrs. Gould’s Sunbird Aethopyga gouldiae
Green-tailed Sunbird Aethopyga nipalensis The endemic angkanensis race was seen at Doi Inthanon NP.
Black-throated Sunbird Aethopyga saturata
Crimson Sunbird Aethopyga siparaja
Purple-naped Spiderhunter Kurochkinegramma hypogrammicum
Little Spiderhunter Arachnothera longirostra
Yellow-eared Spiderhunter Arachnothera chrysogenys
Grey-breasted Spiderhunter Arachnothera modesta
Streaked Spiderhunter Arachnothera magna
Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus
Plain-backed Sparrow Passer flaveolus Just a pair was seen near Petchaburi.
House Sparrow Passer domesticus
Asian Golden Weaver Ploceus hypoxanthus Several non-breeding plumaged birds seen in the Petchaburi area. NT
Streaked Weaver Ploceus manyar Two were seen, a rarely seen bird on this tour.
Baya Weaver Ploceus philippinus The most common weaver on the tour with many sightings.
Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata
White-rumped Munia Lonchura striata
Pin-tailed Parrotfinch Erythrura prasina Superb looks of several males. Somewhat nomadic and often difficult to find.
Forest Wagtail Dendronanthus indicus One was seen in the mangroves near Krabi.
Eastern Yellow Wagtail Motacilla tschutschensis
Citrine Wagtail Motacilla citreola
Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea
White Wagtail (Amur W) Motacilla [alba] leucopsis
Paddyfield Pipit Anthus rufulus
Olive-backed Pipit Anthus hodgsoni
Red-throated Pipit Anthus cervinus
Spot-winged Grosbeak Mycerobas melanozanthos A male was seen in Doi Ang Khang.
Common Rosefinch Carpodacus erythrinus
Yellow-breasted Bunting Emberiza aureola About 200 were seen near Petchaburi. CR
Chestnut Bunting Emberiza rutile

MAMMALS
Malayan Sun Bear Helarctos malayanus Great views of this superb mammal in Kaeng Krachan NP. Write-in.
Lesser Indo-Malayan Chevrotain (L Oriental Chevrotain) Tragulus kanchil Superb looks in Kaeng Krachan NP.
Sambar Rusa unicolor
Indochinese (Maned) Serow Capricornis maritimus One was seen near the Kwai River.
Lyle’s Flying Fox Pteropus lylei About 50 were seen at Laem Phak Bia.
Hardwicke’s Woolly Bat Kerivoula hardwickii Three were seen roosting in bamboo in Kaeng Krachan NP.
Lesser Short-nosed Fruit Bat Cynopterus brachyotis One was seen at Baan Maka Lodge.
Black-bearded Tomb Bat Taphozous melanopogon Two were seen at Kasae Cave.
Northern Treeshrew Tupaia belangeri Several sightings.
Long-tailed Macaque (Crab-eating M) Macaca fascicularis
Northern Pig-tailed Macaque Macaca leonina It was common in Khao Yai NP. The Kra Isthmus is the dividing line for the two species.
Southern Pig-tailed Macaque Macaca nemestrina Two were seen at Si Phang Nga NP.
Robinson’s Banded Langur Presbytis robinsoni This rare and localized primate was seen in Kaeng Krachan NP.
Dusky Langur Trachypithecus obscurus Great looks in Kaeng Krachan NP.
Lar Gibbon (Common Gibbon) Hylobates lar Great looks in Kaeng Krachan NP.
Burmese Hare Lepus peguensis One was seen near Baan Maka Lodge.
Grey-bellied Squirrel Callosciurus caniceps
Pallas’s Squirrel (Belly-banded Squirrel) Callosciurus erythraeus
Finlayson’s Squirrel (Variable Squirrel) Callosciurus finlaysonii Superb almost all-white individuals in the Khao Yai area.
Plantain Squirrel Callosciurus notatus Two were seen in the south.
Indochinese Ground Squirrel Menetes berdmorei Just a few sightings on the tour.
Black Giant Squirrel Ratufa bicolor Good looks of this huge squirrel in Khao Yai NP.
Himalayan Striped Squirrel Tamiops macclellandii Commonly encountered.