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Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
male, adult, winter plummage
This is one of the common thrush along the water edge of Taiwan. There are 2 subspecies in Taiwan, the blue bellied and brown bullied (this one). At a certain angle of sun, this bird can be very soft pretty blue and brown coloured. I had photoed this bird amny occasions because it is stationary on the ground, water edge,pooles and trees.
Nov 20 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Dec 23 2014
adult
This is one of two common reed warblers in Taiwan. Easy to find in the weeds, especially during the period bearing the seeds. Sometimes this species perching on the wires or poles but most time stays low near the ground among the reeds. The similar species, yellow-bellied prinia had their head feathers in darker color.
Nov 26 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Mar 30 2015
adult, winter plummage
This is the other common reed warbler in Taiwan. It is always staying among the weeds, very active and giving out pretty melody. This species had a black beaks whereas the plain prinia had a light beaks and turned into black during the breeding.
Nov 26 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
May 2 2015
summer plummage
This is the third species of reed warbler in Taiwan but it is usually common. I only saw this bird in limited times. Usually occurs in medium attitude hills except the northern shoreline area where I was resided. Like other reed warblers, it is a very active birds.
Nov 26 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
male, adult, winter plummage, outside normal range
This is a rare visitor for Taiwan from Siberian. A pretty thrush with a head of pale thrush, usual throat and breast of red/brown feather and white belly. This lone bird was photoed in Jinshan, a coast town in Northeast part of Taiwan. Many migratory birds passing through this part of Taiwan in the early winter.
Dec 2 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
female, winter plummage, outside normal range
This red-crowned crane arrived in Taiwan just a week ago. After 3 trips, I finally took photos of this lost crane in Northern coast of Taiwan, at least 1000 kilometers away from their winter range. This is a second crane reside in Taiwan (other is a Siberian Crane). This crane takes roots in the water and sometimes fish, staying in the same general area for a week but also flying around after feeding.
Dec 5 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Dec 2 2015
adult, winter plummage
This Common Magpie is common sight during the Taiwanese winter. Usually came with a pair together. This is widely distributed species, from Europe, Asia to North America. This pretty bird is a member of Crow family and was introduced into Taiwan long time ago because it represents as "lucky".
Dec 7 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Feb 18 2015
adult, winter plummage
Crested Serpent Eagle is the largest raptor in Taiwan. This big bird is easily seen soaring in open country during mid morning in a sunny day. There are several eagles living near my resident, so I could photo them when they perch on the pole or tree top. This bird is not a good flyer and I saw other smaller bird harasses this gigantic raptor during the flight. Despite its name, I saw this bird hunting the snails along the river bank just outside my window.
Dec 7 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
female, adult, winter plummage
Once upon the time, this is the most abundant species when I was a boy in this island. Now, overhunting for food in China reduces this species into endangered list. This morning, I spot this female yellow-breasted bunting perched on a comb of reed seeds to plug the seeds. I was able to approach within 3 meters to take this photo.
Feb 11 2016
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Mar 27 2015
male, adult, winter plummage
These birds are fairly sized with a distinct yellow skin around the eyes. As other starlings, it usually stay on the ground looking for food, so it is easy to photograph them. They usually appeared as a small group or a pair of birds.
Feb 11 2016