[Bird list of Cat Tien and Dalat] top 2 hotspots for the birder in Vietnam

Oriental Bay Owl

Overview and Distribution The Oriental Bay Owl (Phodilus badius) is a type of bay owl, usually classified with barn owls in the Order Strigiformes and Family Tytonidae. It is completely nocturnal, and can be found throughout Southeast Asia and parts of India. It has several subspecies. It has a heart-shaped face with earlike extensions. The […]

Eurasian Oystercatcher Of Vietnam

The Eurasian Oystercatcher (Haematopus ostralegus) is a large wading bird in the Haematopodidae family. It is a coastal bird that is found along shorelines and estuaries throughout much of Europe and Asia, including some parts of Vietnam. Eurasian Oystercatcher The Eurasian Oystercatcher has a distinctive appearance, with a long, strong bill used to feed on […]

2 Avocets and Stilts Of Vietnam

Avocets and Stilts Of Vietnam – Recurvirostridae The Recurvirostridae family of birds is also known as the avocets and stilts. It is a small family of wading birds that are found in a variety of wetland habitats, including marshes, lakes, and lagoons. There are 2 species of avocets and stilts of Vietnam are the Black-winged […]

2 Thick-knees Of Vietnam

Thick-knees Of Vietnam – Burhinidae The Burhinidae family of birds includes the stone-curlews or thick-knees. Thick-knees are wading birds that are known for their large size and distinctive appearance, with long, thin legs and large eyes. They are found in a variety of habitats, including wetlands, grasslands, and coastal areas, and feed on insects, crustaceans, […]

Masked Finfoot Of Vietnam

Masked Finfoot Of Vietnam – Heliornithidae The Masked Finfoot (Heliopais personatus) is the only species of bird that belongs to the family Heliornithidae in Vietnam. It is a large, waterbird that is found in Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. The Masked Finfoot is known for its distinctive appearance, with a long, slender neck, a sharp, hooked […]

Bengal Florican of Vietnam

The Bengal Florican (Houbaropsis bengalensis) is the only species of bird that belongs to the family Otididae in Vietnam, also known as bustards. It is a large, ground-dwelling bird that is native to Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. The Bengal Florican is a Critically Endangered species, with a declining population due to habitat loss and other […]

Crested Treeswift of Vietnam

The Crested Treeswift (Hemiprocne coronata) is the only species of bird that belongs to the family Hemiprocnidae. It is a medium-sized bird with a slender, streamlined body and long, narrow wings. It is primarily found in tropical and subtropical regions of Southeast Asia, including Vietnam. The Crested Treeswift is a forest-dwelling bird that feeds on […]