Sri Phang Nga Bird Watching Day Trip
Sri Phang-Nga Bird Watching Day Trip is a full-day guided birding experience in one of southern Thailand’s richest rainforest habitats. Explore pristine jungle trails with an expert guide, searching for a wide variety of tropical forest birds, while enjoying nature, scenic landscapes, and a relaxed pace ideal for both birders and nature lovers.
About this tour
Sri Phang-Nga Bird Watching Day Trip – Long Description
Discover the rich birdlife and untouched rainforest of Sri Phang-Nga National Park, one of southern Thailand’s most important and rewarding birding destinations. This full-day bird watching tour takes you into a protected lowland rainforest known for its dense vegetation, flowing streams, waterfalls, and exceptional biodiversity.
The day starts early to take advantage of peak bird activity. Accompanied by an experienced bird guide, you will explore forest trails, clearings, and riverine habitats while listening for calls and observing birds in their natural environment. Sri Phang-Nga is home to a wide range of resident and migratory species, making it an excellent location for spotting hornbills, broadbills, barbets, kingfishers, flycatchers, and many other tropical forest birds.
The tour is designed at a relaxed pace, allowing time for careful observation, photography, and learning about bird behavior, habitats, and conservation. Breaks are included for refreshments and lunch, giving you time to enjoy the peaceful forest surroundings and recharge before continuing birding in the afternoon.
In addition to birds, the park often offers sightings of butterflies, reptiles, and other wildlife, along with impressive rainforest scenery. This tour is suitable for both dedicated birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who want an immersive experience in one of Thailand’s finest natural areas.
By the end of the day, you return with a deeper appreciation of Thailand’s forest ecosystems, memorable wildlife encounters, and a rewarding day spent in nature.
Discover the rich birdlife and untouched rainforest of Sri Phang-Nga National Park, one of southern Thailand’s most important and rewarding birding destinations. This full-day bird watching tour takes you into a protected lowland rainforest known for its dense vegetation, flowing streams, waterfalls, and exceptional biodiversity.
The day starts early to take advantage of peak bird activity. Accompanied by an experienced bird guide, you will explore forest trails, clearings, and riverine habitats while listening for calls and observing birds in their natural environment. Sri Phang-Nga is home to a wide range of resident and migratory species, making it an excellent location for spotting hornbills, broadbills, barbets, kingfishers, flycatchers, and many other tropical forest birds.
The tour is designed at a relaxed pace, allowing time for careful observation, photography, and learning about bird behavior, habitats, and conservation. Breaks are included for refreshments and lunch, giving you time to enjoy the peaceful forest surroundings and recharge before continuing birding in the afternoon.
In addition to birds, the park often offers sightings of butterflies, reptiles, and other wildlife, along with impressive rainforest scenery. This tour is suitable for both dedicated birdwatchers and nature enthusiasts who want an immersive experience in one of Thailand’s finest natural areas.
By the end of the day, you return with a deeper appreciation of Thailand’s forest ecosystems, memorable wildlife encounters, and a rewarding day spent in nature.
Planning a wider trip? Read our birdwatching guide to Thailand.
Birds you can spot
Abbott's Babbler
Malacocincla abbotti
target
Malacocincla abbotti
target
African Red-eyed Bulbul
Pycnonotus nigricans
target
Pycnonotus nigricans
target
Ashy Drongo
Dicrurus leucophaeus
target
Dicrurus leucophaeus
target
Asian Fairy-bluebird
Irena puella
target
Irena puella
target
Asian Glossy Starling
Aplonis panayensis
target
Aplonis panayensis
target
Asian Palm Swift
Cypsiurus balasiensis
target
Cypsiurus balasiensis
target
Ayeyarwady Bulbul
Pycnonotus blanfordi
target
Pycnonotus blanfordi
target
Banded Bay Cuckoo
Cacomantis sonneratii
target
Cacomantis sonneratii
target
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Hemipus picatus
target
Hemipus picatus
target
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
target
Hirundo rustica
target
Black-bellied Malkoha
Phaenicophaeus diardi
target
Phaenicophaeus diardi
target
Black-capped Kingfisher
Halcyon pileata
target
Halcyon pileata
target
Black-winged Kite
Elanus caeruleus
target
Elanus caeruleus
target
Blue Whistling Thrush
Myophonus caeruleus
target
Myophonus caeruleus
target
Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
target
Merops philippinus
target
Blue-winged Pitta
Pitta moluccensis
target
Pitta moluccensis
target
Brahminy Kite
Haliastur indus
target
Haliastur indus
target
Bronzed Drongo
Dicrurus aeneus
target
Dicrurus aeneus
target
Brown Boobook
Ninox scutulata
target
Ninox scutulata
target
Brown Shrike
Lanius cristatus
target
Lanius cristatus
target
Brown-backed Needletail
Hirundapus giganteus
target
Hirundapus giganteus
target
Brown-throated Sunbird
Anthreptes malacensis
target
Anthreptes malacensis
target
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
target
Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
target
Chestnut-breasted Malkoha
Phaenicophaeus curvirostris
target
Phaenicophaeus curvirostris
target
Chestnut-winged Cuckoo
Clamator coromandus
target
Clamator coromandus
target
Chinese Pond Heron
Ardeola bacchus
target
Ardeola bacchus
target
Common Emerald Dove
Chalcophaps indica
target
Chalcophaps indica
target
Common Iora
Aegithina tiphia
target
Aegithina tiphia
target
Common Kestrel
Falco tinnunculus
target
Falco tinnunculus
target
Common Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
target
Alcedo atthis
target
Common Myna
Acridotheres tristis
target
Acridotheres tristis
target
Crested Serpent Eagle
Spilornis cheela
target
Spilornis cheela
target
Crested Treeswift
Hemiprocne coronata
target
Hemiprocne coronata
target
Crimson Sunbird
Aethopyga siparaja
target
Aethopyga siparaja
target
Crimson-winged Woodpecker
Picus puniceus
target
Picus puniceus
target
Eastern Red-rumped Swallow
Cecropis daurica
target
Cecropis daurica
target
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
target
Passer montanus
target
Eyebrowed Thrush
Turdus obscurus
target
Turdus obscurus
target
Forest Wagtail
Dendronanthus indicus
target
Dendronanthus indicus
target
Glossy Swiftlet
Collocalia esculenta
target
Collocalia esculenta
target
Greater Coucal
Centropus sinensis
target
Centropus sinensis
target
Greater Green Leafbird
Chloropsis sonnerati
target
Chloropsis sonnerati
target
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus paradiseus
target
Dicrurus paradiseus
target
Green Iora
Aegithina viridissima
target
Aegithina viridissima
target
Green-billed Malkoha
Phaenicophaeus tristis
target
Phaenicophaeus tristis
target
Grey Wagtail
Motacilla cinerea
target
Motacilla cinerea
target
Grey-eyed Bulbul
Iole propinqua
target
Iole propinqua
target
Grey-faced Buzzard
Butastur indicus
target
Butastur indicus
target
Grey-headed Canary-flycatcher
Culicicapa ceylonensis
target
Culicicapa ceylonensis
target
Grey-headed Lapwing
Vanellus cinereus
target
Vanellus cinereus
target
Grey-rumped Treeswift
Hemiprocne longipennis
target
Hemiprocne longipennis
target
Hodgson's Hawk-Cuckoo
Hierococcyx nisicolor
target
Hierococcyx nisicolor
target
Indian Cuckoo
Cuculus micropterus
target
Cuculus micropterus
target
Indian Cuckooshrike
Coracina macei
target
Coracina macei
target
Indian Roller
Coracias benghalensis
target
Coracias benghalensis
target
Indian Scops Owl
Otus bakkamoena
target
Otus bakkamoena
target
Javan Blue Flycatcher
Cyornis banyumas
target
Cyornis banyumas
target
Javan Leafbird
Chloropsis cochinchinensis
target
Chloropsis cochinchinensis
target
Large-billed Crow
Corvus macrorhynchos
target
Corvus macrorhynchos
target
Large-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus macrurus
target
Caprimulgus macrurus
target
Lesser Green Leafbird
Chloropsis cyanopogon
target
Chloropsis cyanopogon
target
Little Spiderhunter
Arachnothera longirostra
target
Arachnothera longirostra
target
Maroon-breasted Philentoma
Philentoma velata
target
Philentoma velata
target
Ochraceous Bulbul
Alophoixus ochraceus
target
Alophoixus ochraceus
target
Olive-winged Bulbul
Pycnonotus plumosus
target
Pycnonotus plumosus
target
Orange Minivet
Pericrocotus flammeus
target
Pericrocotus flammeus
target
Orange-bellied Flowerpecker
Dicaeum trigonostigma
target
Dicaeum trigonostigma
target
Orange-breasted Trogon
Harpactes oreskios
target
Harpactes oreskios
target
Oriental Dollarbird
Eurystomus orientalis
target
Eurystomus orientalis
target
Plaintive Cuckoo
Cacomantis merulinus
target
Cacomantis merulinus
target
Puff-throated Babbler
Pellorneum ruficeps
target
Pellorneum ruficeps
target
Red-throated Sunbird
Anthreptes rhodolaemus
target
Anthreptes rhodolaemus
target
Red-wattled Lapwing
Vanellus indicus
target
Vanellus indicus
target
Rufous-chested Flycatcher
Ficedula dumetoria
target
Ficedula dumetoria
target
Scarlet-backed Flowerpecker
Dicaeum cruentatum
target
Dicaeum cruentatum
target
Silver-rumped Spinetail
Rhaphidura leucopygialis
target
Rhaphidura leucopygialis
target
Slender-billed Oriole
Oriolus tenuirostris
target
Oriolus tenuirostris
target
Streak-breasted Woodpecker
Picus viridanus
target
Picus viridanus
target
Streaked Bulbul
Ixos malaccensis
target
Ixos malaccensis
target
Striated Heron
Butorides striata
target
Butorides striata
target
Stripe-throated Bulbul
Pycnonotus finlaysoni
target
Pycnonotus finlaysoni
target
Sunda Pied Fantail
Rhipidura javanica
target
Rhipidura javanica
target
Thick-billed Green Pigeon
Treron curvirostra
target
Treron curvirostra
target
Tiger Shrike
Lanius tigrinus
target
Lanius tigrinus
target
Vernal Hanging Parrot
Loriculus vernalis
target
Loriculus vernalis
target
White-bellied Erpornis
Erpornis zantholeuca
target
Erpornis zantholeuca
target
White-breasted Waterhen
Amaurornis phoenicurus
target
Amaurornis phoenicurus
target
White-rumped Munia
Lonchura striata
target
Lonchura striata
target
White-throated Kingfisher
Halcyon smyrnensis
target
Halcyon smyrnensis
target
White-throated Rock Thrush
Monticola gularis
target
Monticola gularis
target
Yellow-bellied Warbler
Abroscopus superciliaris
target
Abroscopus superciliaris
target
Yellow-eared Spiderhunter
Arachnothera chrysogenys
target
Arachnothera chrysogenys
target
Zebra Woodpecker
Meiglyptes tristis
target
Meiglyptes tristis
target
Itinerary
Day 1
Pick-up from your hotel in Khao Lak trandfer to Sri Phang-Nga National Park
05:00 - 17:00
Breakfast on Way/Start the early morning bird watching.
Availability & pricing
Availability: Available on request · Season: All year
Price: Price on request
Included
- English-speaking Bird leader
- Park entrance fees (400 Baht/per/person)
- Refreshment
- Insurance
- Bird check list
- Transportations
- Meals, Fruits, Coffee and Tea
- Vat 7%
Not included
- Any other service not mentioned in the programs
- Personal expenses
- All alcoholic
Policies & FAQ
What to bring?
Light walking boots or sports shoes
Spotting Scope and binoculars
Long trousers and long sleeved shirt for walking in the forest
Mosquito repellent,sun hat and sun cream
Send inquiry
Ask about this tour before booking. Your preferred date is optional and availability will be confirmed after your inquiry.