10 rare and exotic birds you can find in Thailand.

 

10 rare and exotic birds you can find in Thailand:

1. Gurney’s Pitta (Hydrornis gurneyi) Once thought extinct, this elusive and colorful bird has vibrant blue and yellow plumage. It’s found in lowland forests in southern Thailand and is critically endangered due to habitat loss.

2. Banded Broadbill (Eurylaimus javanicus) With its electric purple, yellow, and black markings, this bird looks like something out of a fantasy movie. It lives in humid evergreen forests and is known for its thick, hooked bill.

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3. Rufous-necked Hornbill (Aceros nipalensis) A rare and striking hornbill with a reddish-orange neck and large casque. It can be seen in northern Thailand’s forests, especially in Doi Inthanon and Huai Kha Khaeng.

4. Green Peafowl (Pavo muticus) Native to Southeast Asia, including Thailand’s north and northeast, the green peafowl is a stunning bird with shimmering green and blue plumage. It’s rarer than the Indian peafowl and is under threat from hunting and deforestation.

5. Black-headed Woodpecker (Picus erythropygius) This beautifully patterned woodpecker has a velvety black head, yellow belly, and bright green wings. It's often found in dry deciduous forests and open woodlands in central and northern Thailand.

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6. Blue Pitta (Hydrornis cyaneus) A shy, ground-dwelling bird with vibrant blue and orange plumage. It prefers damp forest floors and is often spotted in the northern highlands during the cooler months.

7. White-rumped Falcon (Polihierax insignis) A rare and tiny falcon found in open woodlands. It has a distinctive white rump and reddish breast. Thailand is one of the few places in Southeast Asia where you can still spot this elusive bird.

8. Great Slaty Woodpecker (Mulleripicus pulverulentus) The largest woodpecker in the world, this giant bird can grow over 50 cm long. It’s found in mature lowland forests in Thailand, often in pairs or family groups.

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9. Silver Pheasant (Lophura nycthemera) This elegant bird, with striking black and white plumage and a red face, inhabits the hill forests of western and northern Thailand. It’s both rare and highly photogenic.

10. Spoon-billed Sandpiper (Calidris pygmaea) One of the world’s rarest shorebirds, it winters along Thailand’s coastal mudflats, especially in the Gulf of Thailand. Its spoon-shaped bill makes it instantly recognizable and critically endangered.

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