Liu Yongqiang
Sulawesi, formerly known as Celebes, is a large island in central Indonesia and the 11th largest island in the world, with a total land area of 174,600 square kilometers. Sulawesi is a strangely shaped island, resembling a capital letter "K", jutting out of four peninsulas to the northeast, east, southeast and south. With many high mountains and deep valleys and few plains, it is the island with the largest proportion of mountainous area in Indonesia.
Due to its unique geographical location, and the late human development in the past, this is a paradise for wildlife. Sulawesi is located on the Wallace Line, a biological line that distinguishes Asia from Oceania, where both the Flora and Fauna of the Eastern and New Zealand Realms are present. Sulawesi is known to have 127 species of mammals, of which 79 are endemic to the island and do not exist in other parts of the world. Birds are also endemic to 34% of the species.
Sulawesi eight-colored thrush
It is one of the goals of this bird watching trip to the island. Unfortunately, the first bird watching spot was destroyed. But at the second point, you can shoot wild shots.
Green-backed emerald
This is a species endemic to Sulawesi and a must-see bird species to visit Sulawesi this time. The body is relatively large.
Small three-toed kingfisher
It is also a special kind of Sulawesi, although the individual is small, but the appearance is amazing. We walked for 2 to 3 days and finally met her and took a good picture.
Sulawesi blue-eared kingfisher
It is also endemic to Sulawesi. This photo is of a mother-in-law standing together, which is rare. Because I had been to Sulawesi so many times before, this was the first time I had encountered it.
Big-mouthed emerald
It is also endemic to Sulawesi, mainly distributed in mangrove areas. This one was taken while sitting in a boat. However, some people actually think it is ugly. It's really the Appearance Association.
<h3 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > the moment we set out for the mangroves</h3>
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > it's there, fast. </h3>
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > large-billed emerald is in front. Be engrossed. </h3>
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Spotted emerald
It is also a special kind of Sulawesi, which continues to be sweltering for several days, and everyone is physically exhausted. So, go up to high altitudes to escape the heat. As a result, the mother bird was seen less than 5 minutes after arrival.
I saw the female bird, and it didn't take long to see the male bird. Friends say it's too easy.
White-browed emerald
It is mainly distributed in Australia. When the local area is about to enter winter, it flies over Sulawesi for the winter. When we get to Sulawesi, it's going home. As a result, we met.
Red Emerald
It flew in secretly and flew away quietly. It's not easy to photograph either.
Sula wrinkled helmet hornbill
It is a sulawesi endemic species, one of the must-see bird species for everyone to come to Sulawesi. Personally, I think it comes to the world's most beautiful hornbills.
The picture below shows that it flew to the nest before feeding its wife.
The picture below is a flying version, there are 7-8 flying around, so that everyone keeps pressing the shutter.
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > Sulawesi horned owl</h3>
<h3 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > is endemic to Sulawesi and was photographed on the first day on the island. It was too close to scare it. </h3>
The picture below is that while everyone is waiting for the hornbills, friends find that the male and female are on the same branch.
Ochre-bellied hawk owl
It is endemic to Sulawesi and is rarely missed when visiting the island. Unfortunately, this time there is only 1. Usually, 2-3 can be seen before.
Hairy-legged nighthawk
It was one of the surprises of this visit to the island, and this bird is not easy to see. This time, it was a pair of people to see.
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > Sulawesi Nighthawk</h3>
<h3 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > is also endemic to Sulawesi and is not easy to see. When it found it, it looked at us warily. As long as we move a lot, it will fly away. </h3>
Here's another pair.
Red-backed ground plover
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > is also endemic to Sulawesi</h3>
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > this time more afraid of people. Only 1 friend took the picture</h3>
Tan's woodpecker
<h3 class = "pgc-h-arrow-right" > also called Sulawesi woodpeckers, small in size. </h3>
Dull yellow woodpecker
<h3 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > which is endemic to Sulawesi and has a fairly ordinary appearance. See no less than 5 times</h3>
Hair crown curls
It's full of mountains, but the eyes are white!
Gorgeous fruit dove
It is a unique species of Sulawesi, and its appearance is amazing. Unfortunately, it was not filmed well, and the bird was too shy
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > Sulawesian dove</h3>
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > is endemic to Sulawesi. </h3>
<h3 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > doves are afraid of people, and they are not quick to shoot here. </h3>
White-faced banana dove
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > is endemic to Sulawesi. I have been to the island many times, and this bird is very afraid of people. It was tens of meters away from us all. </h3>
Black-necked fruit dove
This bird is beautiful, but it is too frightening.
Sura Spotted Dove
Sulawesi is a unique species, but unfortunately this stands far away and is not easy to take, use a previous photo.
Green Emperor Dove
This time, not taken, with an old photograph from before.
Gray-cheeked green dove
Friends in the same industry photographed it and then ate the fruit, but unfortunately I did not shoot it. Use old photos from before.
<h3 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > Sulawesi eagle eagle</h3>
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > is endemic to Sulawesi. It's just sub-adult birds, we haven't arrived yet. It was standing right on the side of the road waiting for us. </h3>
The picture below is an adult bird, which feels like a beautiful bird of prey.
Spot-tailed eagle
It is endemic to Sulawesi, a small bird of prey. Personally, I think it's beautiful.
When standing in the distance, always stand very well
Horizontal spotted buzzard
Very ordinary chicken. Taken outside a restaurant.
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > Sulawesi bitter bird</h3>
<h3 class= "pgc-h-arrow-right" > endemic to Sulawesi, a bird that runs too fast. Just use an old photo. </h3>
Sulawesi honey bird
It is endemic to Sulawesi and is always wandering among the flowers
Yellow-bellied nectar bird
Strangely, it is a bit different from its malaysian, Thai counterparts, with yellow eyebrows.
Yellow-winged pecking birds
It is endemic to Sulawesi, a small flower-pecking bird with ordinary plumage.
Mountain embroidered eye bird
White-fronted embroidered bird
It is endemic to Sulawesi and jumps in the bushes.
Sparrow-billed myna
It is endemic to Sulawesi.
Lumpin Pheasant
This bird is not easy to shoot, because it is too timid and runs fast
Black-billed noisy
It is a native of Sulawesi, this blackbird, always loves to hide
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > Sulawesi crow</h3>
<h3 class = "pgc-h-arrow-right" > endemic to Sulawesi, hiding in the grass like other crows and not easy to photograph</h3>
Flaming red-billed earth cuckoo
It is endemic to Sulawesi and likes to hide in the grass.
Blue-backed parrot
It is a sulawesi endemic. This time, I saw several kinds of parrots, but the examples were too far away. Hope to have a chance to shoot them again next time.
Sulawesi black-crowned monkey
It is endemic to Sulawesi and is a monkey with a very special appearance. A lot of people come here.
Sulawesi tarsier
It's a special kind of Sulawesi and it's lovely. How to stand up in the morning.
<h3 class="pgc-h-arrow-right" > we stayed in Sulawesi for 7 days. This time, there were always some birds that weren't photographed. I hope to see them next time, and I hope that the local ecology must be well preserved, and the few homes left for these cute elves are preserved. </h3>
About the Author:
A Malaysian overseas Chinese who loves nature. Since I was a student, I have been fond of natural landscapes, plants, and animals.