Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip
Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip is a full‑day guided birding experience in Thailand’s highest mountain region, known for its rich diversity of forest bird species and cool montane habitats. The tour takes you through lush forests, misty trails, and scenic landscapes where you can spot a wide variety of highland birds, including endemic and migratory species. With the help of an experienced guide, you’ll explore several prime birding sites, enjoy peaceful nature walks, and have opportunities
About this tour
Doi Inthanon Bird Watching Day Trip – Full-Day Highland Birding Adventure
Explore the rich avian diversity of Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest mountain, on this full-day guided birding tour. Known for its cool montane forests, misty trails, and scenic landscapes, Doi Inthanon offers a unique habitat for a wide variety of forest birds, including several endemic and migratory species that attract birdwatchers from around the world.
The day begins with an early morning departure to the park, giving you the best chance to observe birds during their most active hours. Accompanied by an experienced local bird guide, you will walk along quiet forest paths, visit highland streams, and explore waterfalls and viewpoints, all while listening for calls and spotting colorful and elusive species. The guide provides expert identification, notes on behavior, and insights into the ecology and conservation of the area.
Throughout the day, you may encounter species such as sunbirds, babblers, flycatchers, laughingthrushes, thrushes, barbets, and other montane forest specialists. The tour allows for ample time to stop, observe, and photograph birds in their natural habitats, making it suitable for both serious birders and nature enthusiasts.
Lunch is included during a scenic break in the park, providing a chance to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Afterward, the afternoon session continues with birding along different trails and habitats to maximize your species sightings.
By the end of the day, participants gain a deeper understanding of Doi Inthanon’s unique ecosystems, enjoy memorable wildlife encounters, and leave with lasting memories of Thailand’s montane birdlife.
Explore the rich avian diversity of Doi Inthanon, Thailand’s highest mountain, on this full-day guided birding tour. Known for its cool montane forests, misty trails, and scenic landscapes, Doi Inthanon offers a unique habitat for a wide variety of forest birds, including several endemic and migratory species that attract birdwatchers from around the world.
The day begins with an early morning departure to the park, giving you the best chance to observe birds during their most active hours. Accompanied by an experienced local bird guide, you will walk along quiet forest paths, visit highland streams, and explore waterfalls and viewpoints, all while listening for calls and spotting colorful and elusive species. The guide provides expert identification, notes on behavior, and insights into the ecology and conservation of the area.
Throughout the day, you may encounter species such as sunbirds, babblers, flycatchers, laughingthrushes, thrushes, barbets, and other montane forest specialists. The tour allows for ample time to stop, observe, and photograph birds in their natural habitats, making it suitable for both serious birders and nature enthusiasts.
Lunch is included during a scenic break in the park, providing a chance to relax and enjoy the natural surroundings. Afterward, the afternoon session continues with birding along different trails and habitats to maximize your species sightings.
By the end of the day, participants gain a deeper understanding of Doi Inthanon’s unique ecosystems, enjoy memorable wildlife encounters, and leave with lasting memories of Thailand’s montane birdlife.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Thailand.
Birds you can spot
Ashy Wood Pigeon
Columba pulchricollis
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Columba pulchricollis
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Ashy-throated Warbler
Phylloscopus maculipennis
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Phylloscopus maculipennis
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Asian Barred Owlet
Glaucidium cuculoides
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Glaucidium cuculoides
target
Asian Emerald Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx maculatus
target
Chrysococcyx maculatus
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Asian Palm Swift
Cypsiurus balasiensis
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Cypsiurus balasiensis
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Ayeyarwady Bulbul
Pycnonotus blanfordi
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Pycnonotus blanfordi
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Banded Bay Cuckoo
Cacomantis sonneratii
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Cacomantis sonneratii
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Bar-backed Partridge
Arborophila brunneopectus
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Arborophila brunneopectus
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Black Bulbul
Hypsipetes leucocephalus
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Hypsipetes leucocephalus
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Black Drongo
Dicrurus macrocercus
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Dicrurus macrocercus
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Black-naped Monarch
Hypothymis azurea
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Hypothymis azurea
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Black-throated Prinia
Prinia atrogularis
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Prinia atrogularis
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Black-throated Sunbird
Aethopyga saturata
target
Aethopyga saturata
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Black-winged Kite
Elanus caeruleus
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Elanus caeruleus
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Blue Whistling Thrush
Myophonus caeruleus
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Myophonus caeruleus
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Blue-fronted Redstart
Phoenicurus frontalis
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Phoenicurus frontalis
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Blue-throated Blue Flycatcher
Cyornis rubeculoides
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Cyornis rubeculoides
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Bronzed Drongo
Dicrurus aeneus
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Dicrurus aeneus
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Brown-breasted Bulbul
Pycnonotus xanthorrhous
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Pycnonotus xanthorrhous
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Brown-cheeked Fulvetta
Alcippe poioicephala
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Alcippe poioicephala
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Burmese Shrike
Lanius collurioides
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Lanius collurioides
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Chestnut-bellied Rock Thrush
Monticola rufiventris
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Monticola rufiventris
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Chestnut-flanked White-eye
Zosterops erythropleurus
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Zosterops erythropleurus
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Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Clamator coromandus
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Clamator coromandus
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Collared Falconet
Microhierax caerulescens
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Microhierax caerulescens
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Common Green Magpie
Cissa chinensis
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Cissa chinensis
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Common Woodshrike
Tephrodornis pondicerianus
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Tephrodornis pondicerianus
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Crested Finchbill
Spizixos canifrons
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Spizixos canifrons
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Crested Treeswift
Hemiprocne coronata
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Hemiprocne coronata
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Dark-backed Sibia
Heterophasia melanoleuca
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Heterophasia melanoleuca
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Daurian Redstart
Phoenicurus auroreus
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Phoenicurus auroreus
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Eurasian Jay
Garrulus glandarius
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Garrulus glandarius
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Eyebrowed Wren-Babbler
Napothera epilepidota
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Napothera epilepidota
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Flavescent Bulbul
Pycnonotus flavescens
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Pycnonotus flavescens
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Giant Nuthatch
Sitta magna
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Sitta magna
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Great Tit
Parus major
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Parus major
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Greater Coucal
Centropus sinensis
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Centropus sinensis
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Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus paradiseus
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Dicrurus paradiseus
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Green Cochoa
Cochoa viridis
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Cochoa viridis
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Green-billed Malkoha
Phaenicophaeus tristis
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Phaenicophaeus tristis
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Green-tailed Sunbird
Aethopyga nipalensis
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Aethopyga nipalensis
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Grey Treepie
Dendrocitta formosae
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Dendrocitta formosae
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Grey-cheeked Fulvetta
Alcippe morrisonia
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Alcippe morrisonia
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Grey-chinned Minivet
Pericrocotus solaris
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Pericrocotus solaris
target
Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher
Culicicapa ceylonensis
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Culicicapa ceylonensis
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Grey-throated Babbler
Stachyris nigriceps
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Stachyris nigriceps
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Grey-winged Blackbird
Turdus boulboul
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Turdus boulboul
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Hair-crested Drongo
Dicrurus hottentottus
target
Dicrurus hottentottus
target
Himalayan Cuckoo
Cuculus saturatus
target
Cuculus saturatus
target
Himalayan Cutia
Cutia nipalensis
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Cutia nipalensis
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Hodgson's Frogmouth
Batrachostomus hodgsoni
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Batrachostomus hodgsoni
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Indian Nuthatch
Sitta castanea
target
Sitta castanea
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Indian Paradise Flycatcher
Terpsiphone paradisi
target
Terpsiphone paradisi
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Indian Roller
Coracias benghalensis
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Coracias benghalensis
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Indian White-eye
Zosterops palpebrosus
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Zosterops palpebrosus
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Javan Shortwing
Brachypteryx montana
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Brachypteryx montana
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Large Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx sparverioides
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Hierococcyx sparverioides
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Large Niltava
Niltava grandis
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Niltava grandis
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Lesser Coucal
Centropus bengalensis
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Centropus bengalensis
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Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus remifer
target
Dicrurus remifer
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Lesser Yellownape
Picus chlorolophus
target
Picus chlorolophus
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Little Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula westermanni
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Ficedula westermanni
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Long-tailed Minivet
Pericrocotus ethologus
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Pericrocotus ethologus
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Long-tailed Shrike
Lanius schach
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Lanius schach
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Mountain Bamboo Partridge
Bambusicola fytchii
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Bambusicola fytchii
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Mountain Imperial Pigeon
Ducula badia
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Ducula badia
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Mrs. Gould's Sunbird
Aethopyga gouldiae
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Aethopyga gouldiae
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Mrs. Hume's Pheasant
Syrmaticus humiae
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Syrmaticus humiae
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Orange Minivet
Pericrocotus flammeus
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Pericrocotus flammeus
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Pied Shrike-babbler
Pteruthius flaviscapis
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Pteruthius flaviscapis
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Plaintive Cuckoo
Cacomantis merulinus
target
Cacomantis merulinus
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Plumbeous Water Redstart
Phoenicurus fuliginosus
target
Phoenicurus fuliginosus
target
Purple Cochoa
Cochoa purpurea
target
Cochoa purpurea
target
Pygmy Cupwing
Pnoepyga pusilla
target
Pnoepyga pusilla
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Red-breasted Flycatcher
Ficedula parva
target
Ficedula parva
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Rosy Minivet
Pericrocotus roseus
target
Pericrocotus roseus
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Rufescent Prinia
Prinia rufescens
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Prinia rufescens
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Rufous-winged Buzzard
Butastur liventer
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Butastur liventer
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Scaly Thrush
Zoothera dauma
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Zoothera dauma
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Scaly-breasted Munia
Lonchura punctulata
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Lonchura punctulata
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Short-billed Minivet
Pericrocotus brevirostris
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Pericrocotus brevirostris
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Sikkim Treecreeper
Certhia discolor
target
Certhia discolor
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Silver-eared Mesia
Leiothrix argentauris
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Leiothrix argentauris
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Slaty-backed Forktail
Enicurus schistaceus
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Enicurus schistaceus
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Slaty-bellied Tesia
Tesia olivea
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Tesia olivea
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Small Minivet
Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
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Pericrocotus cinnamomeus
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Sooty-headed Bulbul
Pycnonotus aurigaster
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Pycnonotus aurigaster
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Speckled Piculet
Picumnus innominatus
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Picumnus innominatus
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Spectacled Barwing
Actinodura ramsayi
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Actinodura ramsayi
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Square-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo
Surniculus lugubris
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Surniculus lugubris
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Streaked Spiderhunter
Arachnothera magna
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Arachnothera magna
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Sultan Tit
Melanochlora sultanea
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Melanochlora sultanea
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Swinhoe's Minivet
Pericrocotus cantonensis
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Pericrocotus cantonensis
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Taiwan Vivid Niltava
Niltava vivida
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Niltava vivida
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Trilling Shrike-babbler
Pteruthius aenobarbus
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Pteruthius aenobarbus
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Violet Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus
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Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus
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Warbling White-eye
Zosterops japonicus
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Zosterops japonicus
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White-breasted Waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus
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Amaurornis phoenicurus
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White-browed Fantail
Rhipidura aureola
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Rhipidura aureola
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White-crowned Forktail
Enicurus leschenaulti
target
Enicurus leschenaulti
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White-throated Fantail
Rhipidura albicollis
target
Rhipidura albicollis
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White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
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Halcyon smyrnensis
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White-throated Rock Thrush
Monticola gularis
target
Monticola gularis
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Yellow-legged Buttonquail
Turnix tanki
target
Turnix tanki
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Yellow-rumped Flycatcher
Ficedula zanthopygia
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Ficedula zanthopygia
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Itinerary
Day 1
Pick up from your hotel
- 17:30
Pick up from your hotel and transfer to Doi Inthanon National Park. Breakfast at Mr. Daeng's Cafe'? , before start a full day of bird watching with your expert guide, Start bird watching from the second checkpoint where typical species include Black-headed Sibia, Fulvetta, Pigeon, Minivet, and Nuthatch. Next to the summit of Doi Inthanon where exciting species such as the Pygmy Wren Babbler can be found. In the afternoon bird watching at Ban Phar Mork waterfall.
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: All year
Price: Price on request
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