Category Archives: Vietnam Wildlife

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 […]

2 Frogmouths Of Vietnam

The Podargidae is a family of birds commonly known as frogmouths. There are several species of frogmouths that can be found in Vietnam, including: These 2 Frogmouths Of Vietnam are known for their wide, frog-like mouths and their distinctive, broad wings. They feed primarily on insects and other small invertebrates and are most active at […]

27 Geese, Swans, and Ducks Of Vietnam

The Anatidae family of birds, also known as swans, geese, and ducks, are found in many parts of the world, including Vietnam. There are 27 Geese, Swans, and Ducks of Vietnam, which is home to a diverse range of habitats, including wetlands, rice paddies, and forests, which provide suitable habitats for many species of Anatidae. […]

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Black-and-Red Broadbill

Overview and Distribution of Black-and-Red Broadbill The Black-and-Red Broadbill (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos) is a species of bird in the typical broadbill family, Eurylaimidae. It is the only species in the genus Cymbirhynchus. A large, distinctive bird, it has maroon underparts, black upperparts, a maroon neck-band, and white bars on the wings. It also has a large, two-colored, blue-and-yellow bill. The species shows […]