Moluku - Birdtour Asia

Moluku;
Boano, Seram, Buru, Kai
5th – 25th October 2014
Leader: Rob Hutchinson
Participants: Hemme Batjes, Jan-Joost Bouwman, Les Holliwell,
John & Jane Hopkins, Peter Maaskant, Denzil Morgan
Buru Pitta, Buru
© Rob Hutchinson /Birdtour Asia
The Moluccas include some of the least visited islands in the Indonesian archipelago and this tour covers some
of the most endemic rich; Seram, Buru and Kai.
We started with one of the rarest birds of the tour; the critically endangered Boano March, before continuing
on the main island of Seram where several days delivered many of the endemics and other targets with
highlights including Purple-naped and Blue-eared Lory, the spectacular Long-crested Myna, Salmon-crested
Cockatoo, Lazuli Kingfisher, Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk, and surprises like Pygmy Eagle. We also found
Forsten’s Scrubfowl several times including on the offshore islands where Olive Honeyeater was also found.
On the adjacent island of Buru we explored from the lowlands to the montane forests and found most of the
likely endemics including Black-tipped Monarch, Moluccan Masked Owl and Buru Green Pigeon in the lowlands
and crackers like Buru Thrush, Buru Bush Warbler, Buru Pitta and Buru Boobook in the hills.
Our final destination was the tropical Kai islands, a perfectly relaxed finished to the trip. On Kai Kecil we easily
found Little Kai White-eye, White-tailed Monarch, Kai Coucal, Kai Cicadabird, Papuan Pitta, Yellow-capped
Pygmy Parrot and others, while a side trip to the island of Kai Besar produced the hoped-for Great Kai Whiteeye and Kai Leaf Warbler.
Indonesian tours, especially those to remoter areas, always carry an element of unpredictability so it perhaps
wasn’t a surprise to this group of experienced world birders when our planned ferry to Buru was cancelled just
the day before the tour, resulting in a completely revised itinerary for the tour! As such, upon arrival in
Ambon we were whisked away to the northeast of the island where a ferry across to neighbouring Seram
awaited. From here we headed up the west coast to a new and surprisingly plush hotel awaited us for the
night. We were off early the next morning for one of the most exciting parts of the tour, aiming to be the first
tour group to seek out the critically endangered Boano Monarch. The boat ride over was pleasantly calm and
we were able to see Little Black and Little Pied Cormorants, numerous Lesser Frigatebirds, Brown Noddy,
Bridled Tern, Seram Swiftlets and a Pacific Swift on the way. We disembarked at a remote coastal village
where we were given a friendly welcome and quickly whisked off onto a nearby trail. Calling Elegant Pittas
were a surprise as we made our way through secondary scrub with frequent Northern Fantails and the local
dark-bellied form of Olive-backed Sunbird. Arriving into better habitat we quickly found our first pair of the
smart Boano Monarch and went on to see several in total, a fair proportion of the currently estimated
population which had gone unseen between its collection in 1918 and rediscover 76 years later, then another
17 years before it was refound by Birdtour Asia in 2011.
Ambon White-eye and Boano Monarch
Lazuli Kingfisher, Seram
After some searching we finally found the boanensis form of Common Paradise Kingfisher and finished with an
unusually showy Gray’s Grasshopper Warbler. The crossing back to the mainland was a little wetter and birds
harder to observe but nevertheless we found our first Pacific Reef Egret, another Pacific Swift, a pod of
Spinner Dolphins and two Bulwer’s Petrels.
The rest of the day was taken with the long drive south and eastwards to the main town of Masohi for an
overnight stay.
The next morning we left early to be in the forest at dawn but the weather was misty and wet as we finished
our packed breakfast with nothing much of note. During the morning we continued through reasonable forest
and as the weather improved we added Seram Imperial Pigeons, Seram Mountain Pigeons, flying Long-crested
Myna, the rather uninspiring Drab Honeyeater, and the smart Seram White-eye.
Cinnamon-chested Flycatcher and Blue-eared Lory, Seram
Streak-breasted Fantail and Seram White-eye, Seram
After lunch in a local restaurant we continued across the high point of the ‘Trans-Seram Highway’ and in the
afternoon logged Moluccan Cuckoo, Moluccan King Parrot and Seram Friarbird. In the late afternoon we had a
terrific spell where a pair of Long-crested Myna were perched perfectly in the scope, followed by the rare
Purple-naped Lory giving a good performance. We finished the day in the lowlands where many Great-billed
Parrots were active, the beautiful Claret-breasted Fruit Dove perched in treetops, and we noted the
distinctiveness of Violet Crow, a recent split from Slender-billed Crow. At dusk ‘Seram’ Boobooks began to call
and although they weren’t responsive under the full moon, we were able to see one feeding in a nearby tree.
The Trans-Seram Highway cuts through and provides easy viewing of the immense Manusela National Park
and over the next few days we explored the forest at many altitudes. Although bird activity was extremely low
in the unusually dry conditions, we did find most endemics including Streak-breasted Fantail, Seram Leaf
Warbler, Seram Honeyeater, Wakolo Myzomela, both Drab and Yellow-throated Whistlers (or still Golden more
more conservative lists), Seram Golden Bulbul, Coconut and Moluccan Red Lory.
Scarcer sightings included Great Cuckoo Dove, the Seram Oriole which shows a remarkable resemblance to
the commoner Seram Friarbird, several sightings of the skulking Cinnamon-chested Flycatcher, Pale
Cicadabird just once, Moluccan Cuckooshrike, Slaty Flycatcher, and another sighting of a Forsten’s Scrubfowl
which obligingly flew up into a tree for us.
In the lowlands we also found the exquisite Lazuli Kingfisher and on one days we took a boat out to some
offshore islands, the first of which was absolutely tiny and proved ideal habitat for Olive Honeyeater of which
several were found, and on the second larger island another view of Forsten’s Scrubfowl.
We also pulled out more rarities including the gorgeous Salmon-crested Cockatoo, excellent views of Pygmy
Eagle overhead, two sightings of Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk and fine perched views of the rarely seen Blueeared Lory.
Seram Oriole and Olive Honeyeater, Seram
Seram Boobook and Large-tailed Nightjar
Our time here soon passed and we were on our way back to Ambon for the next part of the adventure.
Although the ferry arrived back on Ambon in the heat of the day we couldn’t resist nipping straight to the
forest where we fairly quickly logged the islands only true endemic, Ambon White-eye.
After a relaxing afternoon at the Ambon hotel we boarded the ferry to Buru after dinner and enjoyed a good
nights rest in our comfortable cabins. Our first stop on the island was some scrappy lowland forest near the
capital Namlea where our first set of endemics included Black-tipped Monarch, Buru Golden Bulbul, Buru
Flowerpecker, examinata Drab Whistlers, bournensis Northern Fantail and Buru Orioles but no sign of the rare
Buru Green Pigeon yet. We also logged the striking White-naped Monarch here which was a fine 7000th
species for Jane.
We then transferred to our base on the north coast and positively luxurious accommodation by Moluccan
standards! In the afternoon we made our first explorations into the nearby highlands along the disused
logging road and were immediately impressed by the remaining forest which already gave us obliging Buru
Racquet-tails and some other treats like Moluccan King Parrot and White-bibbed Fruit Dove, before finishing
with the endemic Buru Boobook, only recently confirmed as a good split from its relatives on Seram once it’s
distinctive vocalisations were recorded. This logging road was to be our birding playground for much of the
next 4 days and with 4WD vehicles at our disposal we were able to explore several areas with frequent coffee
and Beng Beng breaks. Many of the endemics were straightforward and we enjoyed multiple views of Streakbreasted Jungle Flycatcher, Buru White-eye, Buru Leaf Warbler, Tawny-backed Fantail, Spangled (Buru!)
Drongo, Moluccan Scops Owl, Moluccan Imperial and Buru Mountain Pigeons.
Buru Thrush
© Rob Hutchinson /Birdtour Asia
Black-tipped Monarch and Buru Flowerpecker
More unusual were several Buru Cuckooshrike, Buru Honeyeaters, brief Blue-faced Parrotfinch, fantastic views
of the resident ernesti Peregrines and a pale phase Booted Eagle, perhaps only the second record for
Wallacea. The stunning Buru Pitta, part of a massive splitting of Red-bellied Pitta that is already followed by
the Cornell / Clement’s list, took some time to find but delivered a mega performance once it did and was
surely one of the best looking birds on the island.
On two occasions we scaled a high ridge to bring us within the range of the magical Madanga and while we
failed to find any we did enjoy excellent looks at Buru Bush Warbler and after several frustrating encounters
with Buru Thrush, finally a pair that allowed us all excellent looks. On two morning we ventured along the
coast to some remnant lowland forest patches, on the first occasion we scored with a family of Moluccan
Masked Owls in the scope and continued after daybreak with several vocal Elegant Pittas, 2 Japanese Leaf
Warblers, Chinese Goshawk and amazing performances from two Great Cuckoo Doves repeated displaying
just overhead. On the second visit, our final morning on the island, we finished on a high while staking out a
large fruiting fig tree when Les caught a pair of Buru Green Pigeons sneaking in from behind us and we had
excellent scope views as they moved from tree to tree.
Buru Bush Warbler and White-naped Monarch
Buru Cuckooshrike and Pale Cicadabird
On the way back to Namlea we stopped at a nice lake where Australasian Darter, and Tricolored Grebe were
new for the trip, before again boarding the overnight ferry to take us back to the hub of Ambon. An excellent
buffet breakfast in a swanky hotel refreshed us upon arrival, then we headed out again for a few hours of
birding. Several Ambon White-eyes were again found as was a male Common Cicadabird, several Kamchatka
Leaf Warblers were calling, and one was even it full song while calling Japanese Leaf Warblers nearby
provided a good comparison of these recently split species.
In the afternoon a short flight south brought us safely to the exotic Kai Islands, landing on Kai Kecil and yet
another set of new endemics. Eager to get started we set out along the first forested stretches of road we
reached and fairly soon added our first endemic – White-tailed Monarch – followed later in the afternoon by
Little Kai White-eye, with a third – Kai Coucal – added just before dusk as it boomed out its song from a
treetop. There was much more to see besides these of course including a skulking Papuan Pitta (another split
from the Red-bellied complex), White-bibbed Fruit Dove, assimilis Northern Fantails which were impressively
distinct from those we had seen further north, Kai Cicadabird, Wallacean Cuckooshrike, Elegant Imperial
Pigeon and some beautiful Wallace’s Fruit Doves. The distinctly Australasian feel of the islands was enhanced
by the likes of Tanimbar Friarbird, Mistletoebird (albeit a distinctly splitable form!) and many Green Figbirds.
The next morning we headed out to Ohoililur Beach, formerly one of the islands premier birding sites so it was
sad to see the habitat massively disturbed with a new road ploughed through the forest and much of the
understorey of the remaining forest cleared and smouldering away. The huge amount of destruction had
clearly taken its toll and after some hours of hard work we had seen little more than a few figbirds, Island
Monarch and Little Kai White-eyes, with only a Varied Triller and Brush Cuckoo new for the trip. We persisted
though and just as things were looking doomed we found the smallest of feeding flocks and with them was
our target; the scarce Island Whistler, and we treated ourselves to some cold drinks overlooking the stunning
white-sand beach nearby as striking Pied Bronze Cuckoos fed nearby. On the way back to lunch we stopped at
a freshwater lake where the numerous cormorants were joined by an incongruous group of Australian
Pelicans. The afternoon found us exploring the roadsides again, finding another Kai Cicadabird, several Greythroated Goshawks one of which gave superb views, Pink-headed Imperial Pigeons and a flyby Stephan’s
Dove.
Great Kai (left) and Little Kai (right) White-eyes
Green Figbird and Grey-throated Goshawk, Kai Kecil
The next morning we headed across by speedboat predawn to the rather lanky neighbouring island of Kai
Besar. A short drive across this peaceful island brought us to slightly higher altitudes in search of our
remaining targets. The windy and heavily overcast weather looked distinctly ominous so we set off fast and
soon added the endemic Great Kai White-eye, our first of several during the morning. Not long later we had
good looks at the keyensis Brown Cuckoo Dove which we likely be split in the future and two flyby Whitebellied Cuckooshrikes. We had one target left to see so we set off up a narrow forest trail and were at our
target altitude in a relatively short time. The weather wasn’t doing us any favours though with little calling in
the dark, overcast conditions so we continued slowly upwards until finally, and with considerable relief, a Kai
Leaf Warbler, currently part of the overlumped Island Leaf Warbler complex, began singing strongly overhead
and quickly gave good views.
After logging two Brown Boobies on the crossing back we explored another area on Kai Kecil in the afternoon,
finding a small feeding group of cute Yellow-capped Pygmy Parrots gleaning from tree trunks in a rather
nuthatch-like manner, a Gray’s Grasshopper Warbler that hopped out for good views, and as we entered a
dark forest patch not only did we see our target Papuan Pitta again but also jammed a flushed Orange-footed
Scrubfowl and a Grey Whistler.
Pied Bronze Cuckoo, Kai Kecil
With all major targets under the belt we fancied a change of scene for the last morning so we headed to a
scenic freshwater lake fringed by forest where a good variety of water-birds included several Rufous Night
heron, Australasian Grebes and a smart Spotted Whistling Duck, whilst Barred Dove and Little Kai White-eyes
showed well in the surrounding scrub and at least two Tree Martins played overhead. This brought to an end
an enjoyable and successful tour to this remote corner of Indonesia as we headed back to the hub of Ambon
for an overnight stay before continuing the next day to Jakarta and onwards to Europe.
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please contact us via e-mail or phone +44 1332 516254 regarding organising a custom tour to the region.
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Buru Thrush
Buru Pitta
Moluccan Masked Owl
Long-crested Myna
Lazuli Kingfisher
More tour photos….
Common Cicadabird and Drab Whistler, Seram
Seram Mountain Pigeon and Salmon-crested Cockatoo, Seram
Peregrine (ernesti) on Buru, and Pacific Baza, Seram
Great Cuckoo Dove, Buru
Buru Golden Bulbul and Drab Whistler, Buru
Northern Fantail and Mountain White-eye, Buru
Northern Fantail and Brown Cuckoo Dove, Kai
Systematic list
MEGAPODIDAE: Megapodes
Orange-footed Scrubfowl
Forsten's Scrubfowl
Megapodius reinwardt reinwardt
Megapodius forsteni
DENDROCYGNIDAE: Whistling-ducks
Spotted Whistling Duck
Dendrocygna guttata
PROCELLARIIDAE: Petrels and Shearwaters
Bulwer's Petrel
Bulweria bulwerii
PODICIPEDIDAE: Grebes
Triclored Grebe
Australasian Grebe
ARDEIDAE: Herons
Rufous Night Heron
Striated Heron
Tachybaptus tricolor
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae
Eastern Cattle Egret
'Eastern' Great Egret
Intermediate Egret
Little Egret
Pacific Reef Egret
Nycticorax caledonicus hilli
Butorides striatus javanicus
Butorides striatus moluccarum
Bubulcus [ibis] coromandus
Ardea alba modestus
Mesophoyx intermedia
Egretta garzetta
Egretta sacra
PELECANIDAE: Pelicans
Australian Pelican
Pelecanus conspicillatus
FRIGATIDAE: Frigatebirds
Great Frigatebird
Lesser Frigatebird
Fregata minor
Fregata ariel
SULIDAE: Gannets and Boobies
Brown Booby
Sula leucogaster
PHALACROCORACIDAE: Cormorants
Little Black Cormorant
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris
Little Pied Cormorant
Phalacrocorax melanoleucos
ANHINGIDAE: Darters
Australasian Darter
Anhinga novaehollandiae
ACCIPITRIDAE: Hawks, Eagles and Allies
Eastern Osprey
Pandion [haliaetus] cristatus
Pacific Baza
Aviceda subcristata reinwardtii
Black Eagle
Ictinaetus malayensis malayensis
Booted Eagle
Hieraaetus pennatus
Pygmy Eagle
Hieraaetus [morphnoides] weiskei
Gurney's Eagle
Aquila gurneyi
Chinese Goshawk
Accipiter soloensis
Grey-throated Goshawk
Accipiter griseogularis albiventris
Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk
Accipiter erythrauchen ceramensis
Black Kite
Milvus migrans affinis
Brahminy Kite
Haliastur indus
White-bellied Sea Eagle
Haliaeetus leucogaster
FALCONIDAE: Falcons and Allies
Spotted Kestrel
Peregrine Falcon
Falco moluccensis moluccensis
Falco peregrinus ernesti
RALLIDAE: Rails
Buff-banded Rail
Rufous-tailed Bush-hen
White-breasted Waterhen
Gallirallus philippensis yorki
Amaurornis moluccanus
Amaurornis phoenicurus leucomelanus
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SCOLOPACIDAE: Sandpipers, Snipes and Allies
Whimbrel
Numenius phaeopus variegatus
Wood Sandpiper
Tringa glareola
Common Sandpiper
Actitis hypoleucos
Grey-tailed Tattler
Heteroscelus brevipes
Red-necked Phalarope
Phalaropus lobatus
LARINAE: Gulls
Brown Noddy
Black-headed Gull
Greater Crested Tern
Little Tern
Bridled Tern
Sooty Tern
Black-naped Tern
Common Tern
Whiskered Tern
White-winged Black Tern
COLUMBIDAE: Pigeons and Doves
Rock Dove (Feral Pigeon)
Spotted Dove
Brown Cuckoo Dove
Great Cuckoo Dove
Asian Emerald Dove
Stephan's Dove
Barred Dove
Buru Green Pigeon
Wallace's Fruit Dove
Superb Fruit Dove
White-bibbed Fruit Dove
Claret-breasted Fruit Dove
Moluccan Imperial Pigeon
Seram Imperial Pigeon
Yellow-eyed Imperial Pigeon
Pink-headed Imperial Pigeon
Pied Imperial Pigeon
Buru Mountain Pigeon
Seram Mountain Pigeon
Anous stolidus pileatus
Larus ridibundus
Thalasseus bergii cristata
Sternula albifrons sinensis
Onychoprion anaethetus anaethetus
Onychoprion fuscata nubilosa
Sterna sumatrana
Sterna hirundo longipennis
Chlidonias hybridus
Chlidonias leucopterus
Columba livia
Streptopelia chinensis tigrina
Macropygia amboinensis amboinensis
Macropygia amboinensis keyensis
Reinwardtoena reinwardtii
Chalcophaps indica indica
Chalcophaps stephani wallacei
Geopelia maugei
Treron [pompadora] aromaticus
Ptilinopus wallacii
Ptilinopus superbus superbus
Ptilinopus rivoli
Ptilinopus viridis
Ducula perspicillata
Ducula neglecta
Ducula concinna
Ducula rosacea
Ducula bicolor bicolor
Gymnophaps mada
Gymnophaps stalkeri
PSITTACIDAE: Parrots, Lories and Cockatoos
Salmon-crested Cockatoo
Cacatua moluccensis
Yellow-capped Pygmy Parrot
Micropsitta keiensis
Red-breasted Pygmy Parrot
Micropsitta bruijnii
Moluccan Red Lory
Eos bornea cyanonothus
Eos bornea bornea
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Blue-eared Lory
Coconut [Rainbow] Lorikeet
Purple-naped Lory
Red-flanked Lorikeet
Eclectus Parrot
Red-cheeked Parrot
Buru Racquet-tail
Great-billed Parrot
Moluccan King Parrot
CENTROPODIDAE: Coucals
Kai Coucal
Lesser Coucal
Eos semilarvata
Trichoglossus haematodus haematodus
Lorius domicella
Charmosyna placentis placentis
Elclectus roratus roratus
Elclectus roratus polychloros
Geoffroyus geoffroyi rhodops
Geoffroyus geoffroyi keyensis
Prioniturus mada
Tanygnathus megalorynchos affinis
Alisterus amboinensis buruensis
Alisterus amboinensis amboinensis
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Centropus spilopterus
Centropus bengalensis javanicus
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CUCULIDAE: Old world Cuckoos and Allies
Pacific [Australian] Koel
Eudynamys orientalis
Channel-billed Cuckoo
Scythrops novaehollandiae
Pied Bronze Cuckoo
Chrysococcyx crassirostris
Brush Cuckoo
Cacomantis variolosus variolosus
Moluccan Cuckoo
Cacomantis aeruginosus aeruginosus
Himalayan/Oriental Cuckoo
Cuculus saturatus/optatus
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TYTONIDAE: Barn Owls and Masked Owls
Moluccan [Lesser] Masked Owl
Tyto sososcula cayelii
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STRIGIDAE: Typical Owls
Moluccan Scops Owl
Seram Boobook
Buru Boobook
Otus magicus magicus
Ninox [squamipila] squamipila
Ninox [squamipila] hantu
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CAPRIMULGIDAE: Nightjars
Large-tailed Nightjar
Caprimulgus macrurus schlegelii
HEMIPROCNIDAE: Treeswifts
Moustached Treeswift
Hemiprocne mystacea confirmata
APODIDAE: Swifts and Swiftlets
Glossy Swiftlet
Uniform Swiftlet
Seram Swiftlet
Pacific Swift
Aerodramus esculenta esculenta
Aerodramus vanikorensis moluccarum
Collocalia [infuscata] ceramensis
Apus pacificus
CORACIIDAE: Rollers
Common Dollarbird
Eurystomus orientalis orientalis
HALCYONIDAE: Wood Kingfishers
Common Paradise Kingfisher
Lazuli Kingfisher
Collared Kingfisher
Sacred Kingfisher
ALCEDINIDAE: Small Kingfisher
Common Kingfisher
Tanysiptera galatea boanensis
Tanysiptera galatea nais
Halcyon lazuli
Todiramphus chloris chloris
Todiramphus sanctus
Variable Kingfisher
Little Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis bengalensis
Alcedo atthis hispidoides
Ceyx lepidus cajeli
Alcedo pusilla pusilla
BUCEROTIDAE: Hornbills
Blyth's Hornbill
Rhyticeros plicatus
PITTIDAE: Pitta
Buru Pitta
Papuan Pitta
Erythropitta [erythrogaster] rubrinucha
Erythropitta [erythrogaster] macklotii
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MELIPHAGIDAE: Honeyeaters
Drab Honeyeater
Wakolo Myzomela
Olive Honeyeater
Buru Honeyeater
Seram Honeyeater
Seram Friarbird
Buru Friarbird
Tanimbar Friarbird
Myzomela blasii
Myzomela wakoloensis wakoloensis
Myzomela wakoloensis elisabethae
Lichmera argentauris
Lichmera deningeri
Lichmera monticola
Philemon subcorniculatus
Philemon moluccensis
Philemon plumigenis
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ARTAMIDAE: Woodswallows and Allies
White-breasted Woodswallow
Artamus leucorynchus leucopygialis
CAMPEPHAGIDAE: Cuckooshrikes, Trillers and Minivets
Wallacean Cuckooshrike
Coracina personata pollens
Buru Cuckooshrike
Coracina fortis
Moluccan Cuckooshrike
Coracina atriceps atriceps
White-bellied Cuckooshrike
Coracina papuensis hypoleuca
Kai Cicadabird
Coracina dispar
Common Cicadabird
Coracina tenuirostris amboinensis
Pale Cicadabird
Coracina ceramensis ceramensis
Varied Triller
Lalage leucomela keyensis
PACHYCEPHALIDAE: Whistlers
Island Whistler
Grey Whistler
Golden Whistler
Drab Whistler
ORIOLIDAE: Old World Orioles
Seram Oriole
Buru Oriole
Green Figbird
DICRURIDAE: Drongos
Spangled Drongo
Kai [Wallacean] Drongo
RHIPIDURIDAE: Fantails
Willie Wagtail
Northern Fantail
Streak-breasted Fantail
Tawny-backed Fantail
Pachycephala
Pachycephala
Pachycephala
Pachycephala
Pachycephala
Pachycephala
phaionotus
simplex rufipennis
macrorhyncha macrorhyncha
macrorhyncha buruensis
griseonota examinata
griseonota griseonota
Oriolus forsteni
Oriolus bouroensis
Sphecotheres vieilloti
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Dicrurus bracteatus buruensis
Dicrurus bracteatus amboinensis
Dicrurus [densus] megalornis
Rhipidura
Rhipidura
Rhipidura
Rhipidura
Rhipidura
Rhipidura
leucophrys melaleuca
rufiventris bouruensis
rufiventris cinerea
rufiventris assimilis
dedemi
superflua
MONARCHIDAE: Monarch Flycatchers
Boano (Black-chinned) Monarch
Symposiachrus boanensis
Kai (White-tailed) Monarch
Symposiachrus leucurus
Buru (Black-tipped0 Monarch
Symposiachrus loricatus
Spectacled Monarch
Symposiachrus trivirgatus nigrimentum
Island Monarch
Monarcha cinerascens cinerascens
White-naped Monarch
Carterornis pileatus buruensis
Slaty Flycatcher
Myiagra galeata buruensis
Myiagra galeata goramensis
CORVIDAE: Crows
Violet (Slender-billed) Crow
Corvus [enca] violaceus
PYCNONOTIDAE: Bulbuls
Sooty-headed Bulbul
Seram Golden Bulbul
Buru Golden Bulbul
Pyncnonotus aurigaster
Thapsinillas affinis affinis
Thapsinillas mysticalis
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HIRUNDINIDAE: Swallows and Martins
Barn Swallow
Hirundo rustica
Pacific Swallow
Hirundo tahitica
Tree Martin
Hirundo nigricans nigricans
SYLVIIDAE: Old World Warblers
Mountain Tailorbird
Buru Bush Warbler
Gray's Grasshopper Warbler
Arctic Warbler
Kamchatka Leaf Warbler
Japanese Leaf Warbler
Buru Leaf Warbler
Seram Leaf Warbler
Kai Leaf Warbler
Pyllergates cuculatus dumasi
Locustella [castaneus] disturbans
Locustella fasciolata
Phylloscopus borealis
Phylloscopus [borealis] examinandus
Phylloscopus [borealis] xanthodryas
Phylloscopus [poliocephalus] everetti
Phylloscopus [poliocephalus] ceramensis
Phylloscopus [poliocephalus] avicola
CISTICOLIDAE: African Warblers
Golden-headed Cisticola
Cisticola exilis rustica
ZOSTEROPIDAE: White-eyes and Dark-eyes
Mountain White-eye
Zosterops
Great Kai White-eye
Zosterops
Little Kai White-eye
Zosterops
Seram White-eye
Zosterops
Buru White-eye
Zosterops
Ambon White-eye
Zosterops
montanus obstinatus
grayi
uropygialis
[atrifrons] stalkeri
buruensis
kuehni
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STURNIDAE: Starlings and Mynas
Moluccan Starling
Metallic Starling
Long-crested Myna
Aplonis mysolensis mysolensis
Aplonis metallica metallica
Basilornis corythaix
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TURDIDAE: Thrushes and Chats
Buru Thrush
Geokichla [dumasi] dumasi
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MUSCICAPIDAE: Old World Flycatchers
Streak-breasted Jungle Flycatcher
Rhinomyias addita
Grey-streaked Flycatcher
Muscicapa griseisticta
Snowy-browed Flycatcher
Ficedula hyperythra alifura
Ficedula hyperythra negroides
Cinnamon-chested Flycatcher
Ficedula buruensis burensis
Ficedula buruensis ceramensis
Little Pied Flycatcher
Ficedula westermanni
Island Verditer
Eumyias panayensis harterti
DICAEIDAE: Flowerpeckers
Ashy Flowerpecker
Buru [Flame-breasted] Flowerpecker
Mistletoebird (Kai Flowerpecker)
NECTARINIIDAE: Sunbirds
Black Sunbird
Olive-backed Sunbird
Dicaeum vulneratum
Dicaeum erythrothorax
Dicaeum hirundinaceum keiensis
Nectarinia
Nectarinia
Nectarinia
Nectarinia
Nectarinia
Nectarinia
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aspasia proserpina
aspasia aspasioides
aspasia chlorolaema
jugularis buruensis
jugularis clementiae
jugularis keiensis
PASSERINAE: Sparrow
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
ESTRILDINAE: Estrildine Finches
Blue-faced Parrotfinch
Black-faced Munia
Black-headed Munia
Erythrura trichroa pinaiae
Lonchura molucca
Lonchura atricipilla jagori
MOTACILLIDAE: Wagtails and Pipits
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Eastern Yellow Wagtail
Grey Wagtail
Motacilla tschutschensis ssp.
Motacilla cinerea
MAMMALS
Black-bearded Flying Fox
Spinner Dolphin
Pteropus melanopogon
Stenella longirostris
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