![[Bird list of Cat Tien and Dalat] top 2 hotspots for the birder in Vietnam](https://wanee.asia/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/1-3-e1676294721235.jpg "Oriental Bay Owl 1")
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 […]
Nightjars of Vietnam – Caprimulgidae With 5 species of Nightjars of Vietnam, occurring over the country, all species hard to see, the striking Great Eared-Nightjar and Savanna Nightjar the more understated. Their range throughout Vietnam but their ability to camouflage makes them invisible on the forest floor. The overview of Nightjars families Nightjars are medium-sized […]
Let’s explore the best time for birding in Dalat Plateau, home to 8 endemic species, 9 endemic subspecies, and 14 near-endemic species. This guide introduces each birding spot and suggests accommodations for a memorable birdwatching experience. Situated at an elevation of 1,500 meters on the Dalat Plateau, this area is home to many of Vietnam’s […]
Why birding in Tan Phu Forest & Ma Da Nature reserve? Birding in Tan Phu Forest and Ma Da Nature Reserve, part of the UNESCO-listed Dong Nai Biosphere Reserve, offers a rich mix of biodiversity and scenic beauty. With habitats ranging from evergreen forests to wetlands, these areas are home to species like Germain’s Peacock-Pheasant, […]
Why birding in Can Gio Mangrove Can Gio Mangroves, with their captivating interplay of water and land, beckon to bird enthusiasts for an array of compelling reasons. While the dominant habitat here, plantation mangrove, may not be the primary draw for key bird species, it’s the intertidal mudflats and sandbanks that take center stage. These […]
Birding in the Mekong Delta unveils a sanctuary where nature thrives in its full splendor. This vast region offers an unparalleled birding experience, shaped by diverse and dynamic habitats. From shimmering intertidal mudflats and expansive salt pans to bustling shrimp ponds and serene mangrove and melaleuca forests, every landscape invites discovery. Seasonally flooded grasslands, swamps, […]
Little known by birders around the world, the Sa Mu pass is located in the northwest Quang Tri province and belongs to Bac Huong Hoa Natural Reserve Area. The area encompassed by lowland and mid-montane evergreen forest in central Vietnam, adjacent to the international border with Laos. The avifauna of reserve area is typical of the Annamese […]
Birding in Mang Den Mang Den is surrounded by montane evergreen forests, making it an ideal place for bird havens. Chestnut-eared Laughingthrush, a recently discovered near-endemic, is one of the main highlights for birders. It also shares a few specialties with Dalat Plateau, such as Indochinese Wren-babbler, Black-hooded Laughingthrush, Grey-crowned Crocias, and Yellow-billed Nuthatch. Other […]
Bird fauna in Lo Xo – Birding in Lo Xo Lo Xo is actually the name of a pass on Ho Chi Minh road leading Da Nang southwest-ward to Kon Tum. The mountain forest along the Vietnam border with Laos. It is located in the Kontum Plateau EBA nearby Ngoc Linh national park, the tantalizingly […]
Yok Đôn National Park is dominated by deciduous forests with seasonal pools, semi-evergreen forests along rivers, and low hills. The Srepok River, a major Mekong tributary, runs through the park into Cambodia. Its dry dipterocarp forest shares a unique birdlife with northwestern Cambodia, offering a rare chance to spot species rarely seen elsewhere in Vietnam. […]