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Kontum Plateau Birding Herping and Wildlife Tours

Kontum Plateau Birding Herping and Wildlife Tours reveal over 80% of South Vietnam’s endemics. It’s a challenging yet rewarding destination for unique wildlife. Key Highlights Species Key Endemic and Near-Endemic Bird Species to Kontum Plateau Endemic Bird to Kontum Plateau: Near-Endemic to Kontum Plateau: Sub-Endemic to Kontum Plateau: Bird Highlight to Kontum Plateau Phasianidae (Pheasants […]

Black-and-buff Woodpecker - Meiglyptes jugularis

Birding Herping and Wildlife Tours Around Ho Chi Minh City

Birding Herping and Wildlife Tours Around Ho Chi Minh City We introduce the 5 best places for diverse wildlife experiences and highlight notable species within each location. Discover unique trails, specialized habitats, and the best times for birding and herping in these rich, biodiverse areas. Key Bird Species: Bird Highlights around Ho Chi Minh City: […]

Siamese Red-necked Keelback - Rhabdophis siamensis

Mekong Delta Birding Herping and Wildlife Tours

Explore the Mekong Delta with our specialized Mekong Delta Birding Herping and Wildlife Tours, showcasing avian wonders, unique reptiles, and elusive mammals. Our tours cover top locations like Binh Dai, Tan Thanh Beach, and Tram Chim National Park, offering encounters with rare species such as the Spoon-billed Sandpiper, Hon Son Pit Viper, and Sunda Pangolin. […]

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Dalat Plateau Birding Herping and Wildlife Tours

The Dalat Plateau, rising 2,000 meters above sea level, is one of Vietnam’s most important regions for conservation. Dalat Plateau Birding Herping and Wildlife Tours boasts the largest number of endemic, sub-endemic, and near-endemic species in the country, making it a haven for birding, herping, and wildlife enthusiasts. With half of Vietnam’s endemic reptiles and […]

Northern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon | Nomascus annamensis

Northern Yellow-cheeked Crested Gibbon – Nomascus annamensis

The Northern Yellow-Cheeked Crested Gibbon, or Nomascus annamensis, is an exclusive primate species found in Cambodia, Lao PDR, and Vietnam. These gibbons form monogamous family units, primarily maintaining a frugivorous diet with occasional inclusions of leaves, young shoots, flowers, squirrels, and lizards. Their unique ecological role and behavioral patterns make them a compelling subject for […]

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Cat Tien National Park Avian Elegance: Unveiling the Splendor of 3 Broadbill Bird Species

Cat Tien National Park is renowned as one of Vietnam’s largest national parks, representing a pristine landscape with a diverse and abundant ecosystem, allowing wildlife and vegetation to flourish freely. Moreover, Cat Tien National Park is recognized as the only place in Vietnam where one can witness wild animals such as Gaur (Bos gaurus), Asian […]

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Exploring the Richness: Biodiversity Wonders of Cat Tien National Park in Viet Nam

Cat Tien National Park is situated 150 km from Ho Chi Minh City to the north, located in 6 districts: Tan Phu, Vinh Cuu (Dong Nai), Cat Tien, Bao Lam, Da Teh (Lam Dong ) and Bu Dang (Binh Phuoc). Extending across three provinces in Viet Nam’s Central Highlands and Southeast Region, the park is […]

6 Splendid Shrikes of Vietnam: The Majestic Hunters of Nature’s Realm

Shrikes Of Vietnam – Laniidae Vietnam is home to a diverse range of bird species, and among them are the striking and powerful shrikes. Shrikes are known for their sharp, hooked beaks and their predatory behavior, making them some of the most fascinating birds to observe in the wild. There are six of the most […]

Red-billed Tropicbird Of Vietnam

The Red-billed Tropicbird, also known as Phaethon aethereus, is a species of seabird in the family Phaethontidae. This striking bird is easily recognized by its long, white tail streamers, bright red bill, and black eye markings. It has a predominantly white body with black markings on its wings and a black stripe running from the […]

[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 […]