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Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
adult, winter plummage
Taiwan had many species of shrike and this is a common and large one (up to 25 cm).
the upper beak had a hook at its end. Like other shrikes and flycatcher, it flies from a pole or a tree branch that is over-looking an open field, and back to the original spot. This makes the photography easy. This bird is cold-killer and the photo just showed a catch of a large grasshopper.
Nov 4 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Oct 25 2015
adult, winter plummage
This Taiwan Barbet is an endemic species of Taiwan. Since there were 5 colors but the body is mainly green, local people calls this bird as 5 colors bird. In breeding season, its very loud calls as the monotonous guttural sound "kuo-kuo-kuo-....", sort of like a monk knocking on a wooden percussion instrument while chanting buddhist sutras. This bird is similar to a woodpecker (but not a real woodpecker) to drill a hole on a tree trunk to lay eggs. The male and female takes turn for incubation with the one outside to supply food to the other and young chicks.
Nov 4 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
adult, winter plummage
This widely distributed pacific reef heron or pacific reef egret, is mostly in the coast area. There are 2 forms, one is in dark colour and the other is white. I have seen only the dark form, black or blue-black. This one had also a white patch near the neck. Iris is usually yellow but this one is dark brown. Legs were short but much thicker than most heron/egret.
Nov 4 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Nov 20 2013
adult, winter plummage
This is a comon and true aerobatic bird in Taiwan. It can fly at a great speed and dive down to get insects or harass large bird in the air. It is also a very difficult to photo because it is pure black, nothing else was shown in colour. I had many shoots of this birds but very few of them can be shown, despite of photographic enhancement package. This angle and certain lighting condition can produce a sharp image of this rather ugly but wonderful bird.
Oct 7 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Mar 15 2013
adult, winter plummage
This is a migratory water bird from North (Siberia and Alaska) in Taiwan. It appears near the seaside rocks and beaches in group.
Oct 7 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Mar 20 2013
adult, winter plummage
This is a common plover with wide distribution in Asia and Europe. It is a migratory water bird but seems to stay in Taiwan for both winter and summer. It walks very fast and fly very well.
Oct 7 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Nov 6 2014
male, adult, winter plummage
Daurian Redstart is a regular seen bird in Taiwan. Usually appears as a lone bird. Female is less colorful than the male but still retain the white wing spot. Around Tamsui area, I always see one or two this species around in every trip outside for birding. It is also the one of species easy to photographied.
Oct 7 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Oct 29 2014
adult, winter plummage
Vinous-throated Parrotbill is fairly common birds in Taiwan. It can be found in the grass ield and low trees but not near the human residences. This bird feed mainly small grass seeds.
Sep 17 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Feb 13 2015
adult, winter plummage
This is one of the endemic subspecies of Taiwan, found in the undergrowth of foothill or mountain forest. This fairly large (20 cm) pretty bird is difficult to find. The curve beaks means scimitar-like.
Sep 17 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Dec 11 2014
adult, winter plummage
This common species of kingfisher found in Asia. A very good fish hunter can be seen along all the edge of water way in Taiwan, usually perch on a branch or a pool. However, these birds did not human presence, so I have to hide myself before a photo was taken.
Sep 17 2015