The golden-fronted leafbird (Chloropsis aurifrons) is a bird in the leafbird family. This mostly green bird has a blue throat with a black band. There is a red skull patch on the top of the head. The body length is 20 cm.
The Indochinese bush lark (Mirafra erythrocephala) is a species of bird in the Alaudidae family. This species is found in Southeast Asia, especially southern Myanmar, Thailand, Cambodia, Laos and southern Vietnam.
The Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) is a bird of prey in the Accipitridae family. The bird is related to the whistling kite (Haliastur sphenurus). The Brahminy kite gets its name from its role in Hindu mythology, in which this bird of prey is seen as the messenger of the god Brahma. They are found in the Indian subcontinent, Southeast Asia and Australia.
Birdwatching in Thailand: Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus)
One of the most common birds in Thailand is the Tree Sparrow (Passer montanus). This is a passerine bird from the family of sparrows and snow finches (Passeridae) and is also found in Belgium and the Netherlands.
Birdwatching in Thailand: The gray kite (Elanus caeruleus)
The gray kite (Elanus caeruleus) is a species of bird of prey. This species is one of Thailand's most common raptors and is quite striking in appearance making identification not a problem. However, the bird often remains inactive for most of the day, sitting on a post and usually hunts in the late afternoon.
The great yellow wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) is a species of bird in the wagtail and pipit family (Motacillidae). This bird is not only found in Thailand, but also in the Netherlands and Belgium.
Bird watching in Thailand: the black vulture (Aegypius monachus)
The black vulture (Aegypius monachus), in Thai: อี แร้ง ดำ หิมาลัย, is a vulture that can be found in both Asia and Europe, especially Spain. It is a large bird of prey in the Accipitridae family and belongs to the group of Old World vultures.
Birdwatching in Thailand: The rufous scops owl (Otus rufescens)
The rufous scops owl (Otus rufescens) is a species of bird in the family Strigidae (owls). The bird is found in Thailand, Malaysia, Sumatra, Java and Borneo.
Birdwatching in Thailand: The Ornaatminla (Actinodura strigula synonym: Minla strigula)
The Ornaatminla (Actinodura strigula synonym: Minla strigula) belongs to the passerine birds of the genus Actinodura (formerly Minla) in the family Leiothrichidae.
Birdwatching in Thailand: King Drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus)
A common bird in Thailand is the royal drongo (Dicrurus macrocercus). This is a passerine bird from the Drongo family of the genus Dicrurus. Previously, this species was considered the Asian subspecies of the African weeping drongo with the scientific name D. adsimilis macrocercus.
Bird watching in Thailand: the red woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus; synonym: Celeus brachyurus)
The Rufous Woodpecker (Micropternus brachyurus; synonym: Celeus brachyurus) is a species of bird in the Picidae family (woodpeckers). This species is widespread in Asia and has 10 subspecies.
The yellow-bellied sparrow (Passer flaveolus) is a passerine bird in the family of sparrows (Passeridae). This bird is found from Myanmar to southern Vietnam.
Bird watching in Thailand: the Dama thrush (Geokichla citrina; synonym: Zoothera citrina)
The Dama thrush (Geokichla citrina; synonym: Zoothera citrina) is a passerine bird in the Turdidae family.
Bird watching in Thailand: the Common Liora (Aegithina tiphia)
The Common Liora (Aegithina tiphia) is a small passerine bird in the Iora family of the same name, native to India and Southeast Asia.
The Gray Meniebird (Pericrocotus divaricatus) is a species of bird in the Campephagidae family.
Birdwatching in Thailand: Brown-backed Shrike (Lanius vittatus)
The brown-backed shrike (Lanius vittatus) is a member of the Laniidae family and is found in South Asia. It is a funny little bird considering its appearance. The black band near his eye makes it look like the bird is wearing a mask.
The crowned tree swift (Hemiprocne coronata) is a common breeding bird with a distribution area from the Indian subcontinent to eastern Thailand. The crested tree swift and the crowned swift are closely related and were sometimes considered as one species in the last century.