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Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
May 6 2014
summer plummage
This is very common little bird in Taiwan and the country of Eastern Asia. They may form a large flock. I saw near 100 birds flying from a tree to the other. Have nice voice and love to eat flowers' pedal in the Spring.
Sep 3 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Apr 22 2014
adult, summer plummage
This species is a common sight in Taiwan. During most of the year, this egret looks white, similar to the size and color of more common little egret. One the winter is pacing out, the color transfermation took place, appearing the bright red/brown plumage and more red in the beak.
Aug 30 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
May 31 2013
summer plummage
This is a very common dabbling duck in Taiwan, usually mixed with other ducks at the edge of rivers and ponds. Male and female were similar. This species is widely distributed in Eastern Asia.
Aug 30 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Jun 14 2014
adult
Pacific reef heron or egret. This is a common species found in the coast and river area in Asia and Australia. There are two types, dark and white feather. This one is the dark form with blue and grey/brown feather. Thick beaks and feets is different from most of herons and egrets in the area.
Aug 25 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Dec 14 2013
adult
This endemic species is known for its metalic radiant blue feather. It is also known as Formosan Whistling Thrush. Many international bird watcher came to Taiwan to photo this particular species.
Aug 21 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Mar 24 2013
adult, winter plummage
This is another thrush regularly seen in Taiwan. This one is similar to Pale thrush but a white belly and generally lighter brown to distinct from Pale thrush. In the field, it is difficult to tell apart of these 2 species.
Aug 21 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Feb 13 2015
adult, winter plummage
This wide distributed little bird is also presented in Taiwan. I found this lone stonechat perching on a branch at some distance away.
Aug 21 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Jun 8 2014
adult, winter plummage
This is strange to see this bird in Taiwan in stead of Africa. Some sacred ibis escaped from captivity and became very common around Taiwanese river bank. This is rather large (indeed very large) bird looking for food in the sand or water.
Aug 21 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Oct 27 2014
adult, winter plummage
This little bird is usually hiding within bushes and weeds, so it is difficult to detect and to photo but is a common species. Usually came as a flock and noisy.
Aug 21 2015
Copyright jimmyhu
Birdviewing.com
Mar 24 2013
adult, winter plummage
This pale thrush is the most common seen thrush in northern Taiwan during the winter months. A migratory bird can be found on the ground or perched on the tree.
Aug 16 2015