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Free information, maps, checklists and trip reports on birdwatching in Thailand.

thaibirding.com
provides reliable information on birdwatching in Thailand with the aim of make planning and enjoying birdwatching vacations to Thailand as simple as possible.

Finding good sites to go birding in Thailand is easy in the "Locations" section with all the information needed to visit each site independently or if you prefer expert guided assistance in order to save time and see more species then that can be arranged for you too, please ask for deatils.

Each birding location has its own species checklist available and there are a collection of trip reports to browse through for further information as well as links to blog postings related to each location. Thaibirding also contains a collection of ornithological papers specifically relating to species recorded in Thailand as well as other birding related articles and book reviews.

Contributions of photos, trip reports, observations, articles or maps are welcomed as are suggestions for improvements. nickupton@thaibirding.com

Calidris Birding Tours; Worldwide birding tours that create a balance between finding the maximum number of species and spending the time to enjoy watching them at a sensible pace.
Thailand Bird Watching Trips:
Some excellent birdwatching day trips can be arranged from Bangkok: day tour options.
Extended tours result in more sightings. Check the suggested itineraries: Thailand bird tours.

Locations directory is a list of birding sites around Thailand arranged geographically to make them easy to locate. Thailand is divided into six regions to make it simple to find birding sites close to where you are.

Trip Reports collection contains a large selection of reports arranged by region to make finding what you are looking for easier. The reports range from day trips to 2-3 week long trips dating from 1999 to present.

What's New?

Khao Yai National Park - Details of birding, travel, accommodation and bird checklist for this national park full of colourful and exciting species.(Updated 15/03/24)

Birds of Thailand Checklist - Updated checklist of birds recorded in Thailand including listing and scientific names for all subspecies that are potential splits.(Updated 13/03/24)

Mae Wong National Park Bird Checklist - Checklist of birds known from Mae Wong National Park, including scientific names of all recorded subspecies.(Updated 24/08/23)

Mae Ping National Park - Details on birding, travel and accomodation at this little-visited national park full of dry dipterocarp speciality species.(Updated 23/06/23)

Mae Wong NP 29 April-2nd May 2023 Trip Report - A birding tour trip report for Mae Wong National Park and visits to some nearby wetlands.(Added 03/06/23)

Doi Lang Bird Checklist - A new checklist of the birds recorded at Doi Lang (including Doi Lang East & West) including all known subspecies names.(Added 11/12/22)

Khao Lak Family Holiday Birding Trip Report - A short report detailing the birds seen casually birding while on a family beach holiday at Khao Lak, Phang Nga province.(Added 27/10/22)

Pathum Thani Rice Research Centre - Details on visiting and birding at this interesting site to the north of Bangkok. Maps, photos, information and checklist for the site.(Added 11/10/22)

Late Wet Season Birding Trip Report - A report on a short trip, at an unusual time of the year, to Kaeng Krachan National Park and some wetlands along the way.(Added 05/10/22)

Laem Pak Bia/Pak Thale Checklist - Taxonomically updated checklist including all identifiable subspecies. Contains link to downloadable PDF version.(Added 23/08/22)

Satun Province; 24 Hours of Birding Trip Report - Visiting several sites in Satun province within a twenty four hour period for some regional specialities.(Added 22/04/22)

Bangkok & Samut Prakan Birding Day Trip Report - A day trip visiting sites close to the eastern outskirts of Bangkok.(Updated 16/02/22)

Petchaburi Birding Trip Report - Three days of birding from Bangkok, visiting Pak Thale, Kaeng Krachan National Park and Petchaburi Rice Fields.(Updated 09/02/22)

Baan Maka Bird Checklist - An updated checklist of the birds recorded at Baan Maka with printable version in PDF format.(Updated 31/12/21)

Birds of Thailand T-Shirt - New, unique T-shirt design featuring nine of the highlight species from birding in the northern & central regions.(Added 07/12/21)

Mae Hia Checklist - Additions and updates to the checklist for this open-country/woodland edge birding site close to the city of Chiang Mai.(Updated 07/10/21)

Ban Thung Yai Meadowlands - Information on visiting & finding birds at this open-country site, providing a seldom-visited habitat in the south of Thailand.(Added 11/03/21)

Common Green Magpie T Shirts - Designs featuring Common Green Magpie exclusive to thaibirding.com. Print-on-demand t-shirts in several colours and sizes. (Added 14/01/21)


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Birds of Southeast Asia by Craig RobsonBook Reviews contains reviews of a selection of bird watching and wildlife books that are useful to wildlife enthusiasts in Thailand. Some of the books featured are field guides for the country/region while others are reference material relating to groups of species that occur in Thailand.


The Ornithology section provides access to the full text of a number of ornithological papers, and a few more informal studies, concerning species that occur in Thailand, although some were written based on studies in other countries. Listed are a few highlighted ornithological papers.


Spoon-billed Sandpiper Tee Shirt Blue Pitta Tee Shirt Green Magpie Tee Shirt

Print on demand T-shirts with original designs featuring the Birds of Thailand available now - Thaibirding T-Shirt Store

Black-and-yellow BroadbillDownload a full checklist of the birds of Thailand including all distinct subspecies that are potential splits for the future.

Malayan Banded PittaBird Watching Trips in Thailand - Tailor-made birding tours in Northern, Central & Southern Thailand for groups of all sizes.

Blue-faced MalkohaKazakhstan/Kyrgyzstan, 25th May - 7th June 2024 - Pallas's Sandgrouse, Ibisbill, Black Lark, White-browed Tit Warbler, Saxaul Sparrow, Caspian Plover: £3850 - 1 space

Christmas Island FrigatebirdWest Java & Sumatra, 1-24th August 2024 - Schneider's Pitta, Large Frogmouth, Christmas Island Frigatebird, Javan Banded Pitta, Sumatran Trogon: £6275 - 4 spaces

Blue-faced MalkohaSri Lanka, 20th Nov - 2nd Dec 2024 - Serendib Scops Owl, Indian Pitta, Malabar Trogon, Spot-winged Thrush, Sri Lanka Blue Magpie, Pied Thrush: £3575

Steller's Sea EagleSouth Korea, 3-15th January 2025 - Steller's Sea Eagle, Relict Gull, Red-crowned Crane, White-naped Crane, Baikal Teal, Solitary Snipe, Asian Rosy Finch: £3950

Black-headed WoodpeckerCambodia, 12-26th March 2025 - Giant Ibis, Bar-bellied Pitta, Greater Adjutant, Mekong Wagtail, Cambodian Tailorbird, White-rumped Vulture: £4050

Bar-bellied PittaSouth Vietnam, 29th Mar - 9th Apr 2025 - Bar-bellied Pitta, Vietnamese Cutia, Collared Laughingthrush, Vietnamese Grenfinch, Blue-rumped Pitta: £3100

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