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One of the winter migrants to Taiwan, Little Ringed Plover has the yellow rings around its eyes, which make it easy to identify in a … Read More “Little Ringed Plover”

A rare bird species in Taiwan, Maroon Oriole can sometimes be seen in lowland forests around the Island. This bird in the photo perched high … Read More “Maroon Oriole”

There are three subspecies of White Wagtails in Taiwan. This subspecies, Motacilla alba ocularis, features grey back plumage and a black stripe passing through the … Read More “White Wagtail”

An endemic species to Taiwan, Taiwan Barwings live in mid- to high-elevation forest. They often move in small groups within bushes, occasionally coming out to … Read More “Taiwan Barwing”

A rare transit visitor to Taiwan, this Hair-crested Drongo was spotted inside the Chinshan Youth Activity Center in northern Taiwan in the past April. The … Read More “Hair-crested Drongo”

One of the most common bird species in Taiwan, Black Drongo is well-known to be very aggressive in defending its territory, particularly in the breeding … Read More “Black Drongo”

A common bird species in Taiwan, Bronzed Drongo usually appears to have black plumage, but under strong sunlight its feathers reflect a shining blue color. … Read More “Bronzed Drongo”

A large patch of Zinnia in an urban riverside park of New Taipei City, Taiwan, attracts Golden-headed Cisticola and some other little birds to build … Read More “Golden-headed Cisticola”

Besra or Besra Sparrowhawk is not often seen in Taiwan, despite it being an endemic subspecies. This one was spotted inside the campus of National … Read More “Besra”

Often seen walking vertically along large tree trunks like a stunt person, Eurasian Nuthatches are residents of mid-to-high elevation forests in Taiwan, where they form … Read More “Eurasian Nuthatch”