Category Archives: Vietnam Wildlife

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Spotting the Collared Laughingthrush in Vietnam: Top 4 Locations

Identification of Collared Laughingthrush The Collared Laughingthrush is a striking and unmistakable bird, known for its unique and vibrant Halloween-themed plumage. This species is adorned in a dramatic combination of black, gray, and orange. Its head is entirely black, which contrasts sharply with the silver patch on its ear-coverts, creating a striking facial appearance. The […]

Golden-winged Laughingthrush

Spotting the Golden-winged Laughingthrush in Vietnam: Top 2 Locations

Identification of Golden-winged Laughingthrush The Golden-winged Laughingthrush is a striking bird, primarily gray with distinctive golden and rusty patches on its wings and tail. The darker centers on the feathers of its breast and back give it a delicately scalloped appearance, adding to its unique charm. This species also sports a chestnut crown and nape, […]

Orange-breasted Laughingthrush

Spotting the Orange-breasted Laughingthrush in Vietnam: Top 2 Locations

Identification of Orange-breasted Laughingthrush The Orange-breasted Laughingthrush is a dull-brown bird distinguished by its dark throat, speckled orange breast, and a thin ochre-orange line that elegantly curves over the eye. It has a heavy, somewhat corvid-like dark bill, giving it a unique appearance. Distinctive Features:The Orange-breasted Laughingthrush is unlikely to be confused with any other […]

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Spotting the Black-crowned Fulvetta in Vietnam: Top 4 Locations

Identification of Black-crowned Fulvetta The Black-crowned Fulvetta is an adorable small bird with large, liquid cartoon-like eyes. It has a plain brown overall plumage. The dark crown is patterned with jagged pale streaks, and its pale face is marked by a broad black stripe above the ear and a distinctive “teardrop” mark below the eye. […]

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Vietnam Endemic Birds Checklist: 13 Endemic, 25 Near-Endemic, and 9 Subspecies Endemic Birds

Vietnam Endemic Birds checklist updates on 1. 8. 2024 from numerous sources we’ve compiled, showcasing Vietnam’s unique avian diversity and rich birdlife. Vietnam Endemic Birds Checklist Edwards’s Pheasant (Lophura edwardsi) Annam Prinia (Prinia rocki) Dalat Bush Warbler (Locustella idonea) Black-crowned Fulvetta (Schoeniparus klossi) White-throated Wren-Babbler (Napothera pasquieri) Vietnamese Cutia (Cutia legalleni) Gray-crowned Crocias (Laniellus langbianis) Collared Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron yersini) Golden-winged Laughingthrush (Trochalopteron ngoclinhense) Orange-breasted Laughingthrush (Garrulax […]

Western Black Crested Gibbon - Nomascus concolor

Western Black Crested Gibbon – Nomascus concolor

Nestled within the verdant landscapes of Vietnam, the Western Black Crested Gibbon (Nomascus concolor) emerges as a captivating species that embodies the diverse tapestry of the country’s wildlife. In this exploration, we embark on a detailed journey into the taxonomy, appearance, habitat, behavior, reproductive biology, and conservation status of this remarkable primate. Taxonomy and Classification […]

Northern White-cheeked Gibbon – Nomascus leucogenys

The northern white-cheeked gibbon (Nomascus leucogenys) is a Critically Endangered gibbon species indigenous to South East Asia. Initially believed to be conspecific with the Southern White-cheeked Gibbon (Nomascus siki), the females of these closely related species share nearly identical appearances. Notably, the genome of N. leucogenys was comprehensively sequenced and published in 2011. Taxonomy and […]

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Eastern Black Crested Gibbon – “Cao-vit Gibbon” – Nomascus nasutus

Nestled within the dense, emerald-green forests of Vietnam, the Eastern Black Crested Gibbon (Nomascus nasutus), also known as the Cao-vit black crested gibbon or the Cao-vit crested gibbon, emerges as a symbol of the country’s unique and fragile biodiversity. The term “Cao-vit” originated from the sounds of their calls or songs that villagers of Ngoc […]

Long-tailed Macaque - Con Son Long-tailed Macaque

Long-tailed Macaque and Con Son Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis and Macaca fascicularis condorensis)

The Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis) is a common species in Vietnam, but there exists a unique sub-species called the Con Son Long-tailed Macaque (Macaca fascicularis condorensis), which is endemic to Vietnam. Renowned for its remarkable adaptability to human environments, the Long-tailed Macaque population in Vietnam has demonstrated significant and rapid growth over the years. Taxonomy […]

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Grey-shanked Douc Langur – Pygathrix cinerea

The Grey-Shanked Douc Langur (Pygathrix cinerea), classified under the Animalia kingdom and Chordata phylum, was discovered in 1997 in Vietnam. Native to the region from Quang Nam to Binh Dinh, these primates inhabit tropical hill forests at altitudes ranging from 200 to 1500 meters. Recognized for their distinctive grey fur with white markings, these langurs […]