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See Regional PagesThere are so many birding places, with such diversity, that it is impossible to pick individual sites as the top for the nation. Therefore, top sites are listed in each of the individual regional pages...Nick Brickle Number of bird species: 1603
Number of endemics: 368
(The number widely differs between authorities) ![]() * Field Guides & Bird SongFor a comprehensive list of recommended titles covering Asia as a whole - please see the Asia page of FatbirderA Field Guide to the Birds of South-East AsiaCraig Robson Hardcover - 504 pages ( 1 February, 2000) New Holland Publishers (UK)ISBN: 1843307464 Buy this book from NHBS.com A Photographic Guide to Birds of Java, Sumatra and BaliTony Tilford, Alain Compost (Photographer) Paperback - 136 pages ( 1 November, 2000) New Holland Publishers (UK)ISBN: 1853687308 Buy this book from NHBS.com A Photographic Guide to the Birds of Indonesiaby Morton Strange, Helm 2003 HelmSee Fatbirder Review ISBN: 0713664045 Buy this book from NHBS.com Birding IndonesiaA Bird-watcher's Guide to the World's Largest Archipelago - Edited by Paul Jepson Series: PERIPLUS ACTION GUIDES 284 pages, 120 col plates, 40 maps. Periplus Editions 1997ISBN: 962593071X Buy this book from NHBS.com The Birds of Indonesia: A Checklist (Peters' Sequence)Paul Andrew 84 pages, 1 map.Indonesian Ornithological Society 1992ISBN: 9798354001 Buy this book from NHBS.com Ornithological Society of IndonesiaTaman Burun TMII Bird Park, TMII, Jakarta (Timur) 13560. + 62 21 840 1722 netcap@indo.net.id Wildlife Conservaton Society – Indonesia Program (WCS-IP)WebsiteThe Wildlife Conservaton Society – Indonesia Program (WCS-IP) began working in Indonesia in 1965 and established a formal country program in 1991. Using a “muddy boots” method to conservation, we identify critical conservation issues, find sciencebased solutions to these problems, and achieve tangible, on-the-ground success that benefits wildlife and wild places... Indonesia National ParksWebsiteAn extensive list of the national parks with information about each and some nice photographs. Kerinci Seblat National ParkWebsiteSatellite View The Kerinci area is home to more than 300 different bird species, including 17 of Sumatra's 20 endemic birds, making it of particular importance to ornithologists and bird-watching enthusiasts... Nature ReservesWebsiteIndonesia comprises a vast area in which various geological and climatological circumstances occur. Geological, the country can be divided in three parts. Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan and Bali, together with parts of the Philipines, Thailand and Malaysia, lie on the Sunda continental shelf whereas Irian Jaya, together with Australia lies on the Sahul continental shelf. The sea bottom around Sulawesi, Nusa Tenggara and Maluku forms no continuous shelf. These islands are seperated by very deep seas. 2001 [Summer] - Phil and Charlotte BensteadReportWe spent the period between 5th June and 13th October 2001 birding in Indonesia, visiting sites on Sumatra, Java, Bali, Sulawesi, Sanghie, Talaud, Sumba, Flores, Komodo and Sumbawa. Indonesia is fantastic birding, the high level of endemism and the overall diversity (cultural and biological) throughout the country make it a stunning destination... 2006 [May] - Gary & Marlene BabicReportGunung Gede – Pangrangro National Park in western Java, Indonesia, is easily accessible from Jakarta and is reported to hold nearly all of Java’s endemic birds in its montane forests. Some of the species are easier to see in the Cibodas Botanical Gardens located at the base of the park than in the park itself. This report covers a short trip taken at the end of the rainy season... 2006 [September] - Markus Lagerqvist - Sangihe, Sulawesi and HalmaheraReportThe region today known as Wallacea consists of three distinct subregions; Sulawesi, the Lesser Sundas and the Moluccas... Regional Trip ReportsSee the regional pages for other trip reports to specific parts of Indonesia... Adventure SulawesiTour OperatorNorth Sulawesi is the places for living from 89 species (86% from the total 103 endemic bird on Celebes island and also of the shore islands and there is 13 species and several is endemic Birds khas North Celebes... Birding EcotoursTour OperatorThe island of Borneo, once a land of the mythical and mystical, has rapidly become one of the most exciting and richest destinations for wildlife. There are still vast tracts of forest remaining, in spite of widespread logging and clearings, supporting a wonderful and truly exotic array of animals and plants. A visit to Borneo is a marvelous and unforgettable experience. Birding PalInformationLocal birders willing to show visiting birders around their area... Nature Travel SpecialistsTour OperatorNature Travel Specialists believes that travel is most enjoyable when it expands the horizons of both visitor and visited, when both give and receive from each other. With this in mind we design itineraries that enable our travelers to explore the natural areas of the world, in the company of English-speaking local tour guides who know their country and region intimately... Vacation Indonesia ToursTour OperatorVacation Indonesia Tours, owned by Nurlin Djuni & Darwin Sumang, is your gateway to Indonesia. We can immerse you in our culture, heritage and our extraordinarily diverse natural history. The Islands of Indonesia are justly famous for birdwatching. Over 372 species have been recorded and many are found nowhere else. Nurlin Djuni specialises in Birdwatching/Holidays Tours in Sulawesi, Halmahera, Papua, Java, Bali, Kalimantan, Lesser Sundas and Sumatera... NihiwatuAccommodationFor trekkers there are incredible waterfalls and beaches to discover and while hiking through the tropical forests you can also search for the indigenous birds of Sumba Island. If you are looking for adventure, true natural beauty or just relaxing and really getting away to another world, Nihiwatu Resort, in Indonesia is the place to be. Birders of Borneo IslandWebsitebirding and digiscoping birds of borneo… Birding in IndonesiaWebsiteIndonesia consists of thousands of islands and more than 1500 species of birds are recorded in the country. Many of these islands are of great biological value. There are hundreds of nature reserves. I will describe a few of these, starting with some on Java, Bali and Lombok. In 1994 my wife and I spent five weeks on these islands. The pressure on bird habitats here is very high and many species are rather scarce as a result of massive capture for the pet trade. But still many places are worth a birding visit. Birding on BaliWebsiteThe Bali Barat National Park is located on the north west tip of Bali. This reserve is the last site for the endangered Bali Myna. At Tegal Bunder it is possible to visit the Bali Myna project release centre. Pulau Menjangan is a small island that belongs to the reserve. Here are very beautiful coral reefs and it is a good spot for Lemon-bellied White-eye. The park is pretty much left alone by the thousands of tourists that visit Bali each year. Birding on JavaWebsiteA number of different locations with access details, checklists etc. Birds of Sumba IslandWebsiteOn the island of Sumba, birds are a special treasure. Although this ecoregion`s overall biodiversity is low, about 180 bird species can be found here, including seven that are endemic. But the rapid pace of deforestation on the island is threatening these and other species. Burung-Nusantara - Birds-IndonesiaWebsiteBirding and bird conservation in Indonesia. Site-by-site birdwatching guides, maps, birding trip reports, Indonesia bird checklists, listings of local guides & services, photo galleries, local bird conservation groups, bird conservation projects, birding ID forums and more... Endemic Birds of IndonesiaWebsiteIndonesia has more endemic birds than any other country. Indonesia's size, tropical climate, and archipelagic geography, support the world's second highest level of biodiversity (after Brazil)... Javan Hawk-Eagle Spizaetus bartelsiWebsiteUntil recently, little was known about this enigmatic bird of prey, but ecological research, including radio tracking, has provided information on prey species, breeding biology and the home range of non-breeding males... Operation WallaciaWebsiteOperation Wallacea is a series of scientific wildlife survey and conservation expeditions to a remote corner of the island of Sulawesi. It has been running wildlife research and community development projects in SE Sulawesi for the last 6 years. In 2001 there were nearly 300 mainly University students, together with 35 scientists, a professional photographer, an artist, expert trackers and forest support teams, diving staff and extensive logistics team to support the wide range of projects completed. Project BirdwatchWebsiteTo develop locally owned, low-cost, ecotourism cooperatives which enable wild bird trappers and sellers to work as birdwatching guides and tour organizers. To promote conservation of threatened bird populations and draw wider attention to unsustainable practices in the existing wild-caught bird trade. Sulawesi BirdingWebsiteSulawesi has a total bird count of 350 species, with 4 categories classified: residents 127, endemic 88, migrants 97, and counted as residents or migrants 32. These numbers exclude Sangihe and Talaud, Banggai and Sula islands. Sangihe has 3 endemics, Talaud has 2 endemics, and Banggai has 2 endemics. From the 88 endemic birds of the island, Lore Lindu National Park has the highest number with c. 72, Dumoga Bone 51, and Tangkoko 38 species. Two or three other endemic birds are found in South Sulawesi... Wetlands DatabaseWebsiteTo sustain and restore wetlands, their resources and biodiversity for future generations through research, information exchange and conservation activities, worldwide... |
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