Out of 7 species of yuhinas in the genus Yuhina, the Burmese Yuhina (Yuhina humilis) is undoubtedly the most difficult one to see. This species has only 2 small and disjunct populations, the race Y. h. clarki in eastern Myanmar (primarily in Shan State), and the nominate in western Thailand and small adjacent area in... Continue Reading →
Birding at The Rock Viewpoint
It took way too long for me to finally visit Laos for the first time. Even though Thailand and Laos share a long stretch of borders from Chiang Rai to Ubon Ratchathani, Laos was the last country in Southeast Asia that I visited. Between 9-11 March 2026, I finally visited Laos with few birding friends.... Continue Reading →
Notes on Thailand’s first Green Warbler
Back on 21 December 2023, I was birding in Khao Yai National Park with Wayne Paes and Andy Last. As we stopped for birding near Chao Pu Khao Khieo Shrine on the way up to Khao Khieo summit, I noticed a Phylloscopus warbler feeding in the canopy level of a tall open tree. I watched... Continue Reading →