There are 200 different snake species in Thailand, on Thailandblog we describe a number of species. Today the flying snake (Chrysoplea ornata) this is a venomous snake from the family wrath snakes (Colubridae) and the subfamily Ahaetuliinae.
There are 200 different snake species in Thailand, on Thailandblog we describe a number of species. Today the Red Neck Keel (Rhabdophis subminiatus) or in English the Red Neck Keelback, a venomous snake from the Colubridae family.
There are 200 different snake species in Thailand, on Thailandblog we describe a number of species. Today the Spitskopslang, redtail snake or Malaysian boomslang (Gonyosoma oxycephalum), this is a non-venomous snake from the family Wrath snakes and the subfamily Colubrinae.
The white-lipped bamboo viper (Trimeresurus albolabris) is a venomous snake in the family Viperidae (vipers) that lives in trees and preys on small mammals.
10 common bird species in Thailand
Last Saturday we posted the last photo in the series about birds in Thailand. Especially for enthusiasts one last article about birds in Thailand, about the 10 common bird species.
Jasmine, a symbol
The Zebra Kingfisher (Lacedo pulchella) is a species of bird in the Alcedinidae family (kingfishers). This species occurs in tropical lowland forests in Southeast Asia and the Greater Sunda Islands and has 3 subspecies.
The pied hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris) is a hornbill with a special appearance, which is found in India and Southeast Asia.
The Malayan ralbabbler (also called raltimalia) (Eupetes macrocerus) is a special passerine bird from the monotypic family Eupetidae. It is a very shy bird that resembles a rail and lives on the forest floor of the tropical rainforest in Southeast Asia.
The red-necked trogon (Harpactes kasumba) is a species of bird in the family Trogons (Trogonidae). The bird is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia and Thailand. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests.
Kanchanaburi: enjoy beautiful nature
Kanchanaburi, a province three hours' drive north of Bangkok, has beautiful nature, including cascading waterfalls and rare birds. All this in the middle of the lush jungle that you will find in the national parks such as the famous Erawan and Sai Yok park. The heart of the area is the famous River Kwai.
The mountain cutterbird (Phyllergates cuculatus synonym: Orthotomus cuculatus) is a passerine bird in the family Cettiidae. The bird is found in Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia, China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, the Philippines, Thailand and Vietnam. The natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical moist montane forest.
The Siam tulip in Chaiyaphum
Chaiyaphum province has two beautiful national parks: Pa Hin Ngam and Sai Thong. From the beginning of June to the end of August, the Siam tulip, “dok krajiao”, will be admired in all its glory in the colors pink and ivory white as carpets in those parks.
The Blue Rock Thrush (Monticola solitarius) is a passerine bird in the family Muscicapidae (Flycatchers) and the subfamily of the "lesser thrushes". The bird is found in mountainous areas from southern Europe to China and Southeast Asia.
The orange-backed woodpecker (Reinwardtipicus validus) is a species of woodpecker in the monotypic genus Reinwardtipicus. The bird is found in the south of Thailand, Malaya, Sarawak and Sabah in Malaysia, Brunei, Sumatra and Java.
The black-capped thrush (Turdus cardis) or Japanese thrush in English, is a passerine bird in the thrush family (Turdidae).
The Horsfield's Nightjar (Caprimulgus macrurus) is a species of nightjar in the Caprimulgidae family.