Rufous-bellied Woodpecker (Dendrocopos hyperythrus) is a very rare bird in Thailand. It used to be much more common and widespread in the past, but has heavily declined due to the logging of lowland deciduous forest which is the species' primary habitat. There are 2 disjunct populations in Thailand, the nominate in the north-west, and the... Continue Reading →
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 →
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 →
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 →
