Indonesia: Sulawesi & Halmahera – Spectacular Endemic Birding Trip Report, July 2022

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14 – 31 JULY 2022

By Andrew Walker

Overview

This Indonesian bird tour visited the endemic-filled islands of Sulawesi and Halmahera in the transition zone between Asia and Australia, known as Wallacea. The tour started on the 14^th of July 2022 in Makassar and ended back there on the 31^st of July 2022. We birded around Malino, Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, Lore Lindu National Park, and Luwuk in Sulawesi, as well as across northern and eastern Halmahera. The tour featured some unseasonal poor weather, the effects of La Niña, which made conditions difficult at times and we lost some time because of rain.

We recorded 232 species on the tour (nine of these heard only). Some of the birding highlights included Moluccan Megapode, Maleo, White (Umbrella) Cockatoo, Moluccan King Parrot, Golden-mantled Racket-tail, Moluccan Hanging Parrot, Knobbed Hornbill, Sulawesi Hornbill, Blyth’s Hornbill, Goliath Coucal, Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle, Gurney’s Eagle, Pygmy Eagle, Barred (Sulawesi) Honey Buzzard, Sulawesi Masked Owl, Eastern Grass Owl, Ochre-bellied Boobook, Speckled Boobook, Halmahera Boobook, Satanic Nightjar, Scaly-breasted Kingfisher, Green-backed Kingfisher, Sulawesi Lilac Kingfisher, Great-billed Kingfisher, Blue-and-white Kingfisher, Sombre Kingfisher, Common (Halmahera) Paradise Kingfisher, Purple-bearded Bee-eater, Halmahera Paradise-crow, (Wallace’s) Standardwing, Hylocitrea, Malia, Lompobattang Flycatcher, and Lompobattang Leaf Warbler.

During the tour we found an amazing range of other wildlife too, with exciting mammals, insects, reptiles, amphibians (and others!) found. Highlights included Gursky’s Spectral Tarsier, Celebes Crested Macaque, Moor Macaque, Bornean Keeled Green Pit Viper, and almost 60 species of butterflies identified. Full species lists are provided at the end of the report.

Detailed Report

Day 1, 14^th July 2022. Arrival in Makassar, Sulawesi

An arrival day in Makassar, Sulawesi with a group welcome dinner together in the evening.

Day 2, 15^th July 2022. Makassar to Malino

After breakfast we transferred from Makassar to Malino, in the hills to the east of the city. We checked into our hotel and had lunch, where we saw Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker, Black Sunbird, and several other species. In the afternoon we drove into the hills and took a fairly tough hike, finding Lompobattang Flycatcher, Lompobattang Leaf Warbler, Black-ringed White-eye, Turquoise Flycatcher, Sulawesi Myzomela, and several other species along the way.

Day 3, 16^th July 2022. Malino to Rammang-Rammang

We spent the morning back on the mountain gaining better views, of Lompobattang Leaf Warbler. Mixed flocks were busy and included Sulawesi Fantail, Citrine Canary-flycatcher, Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker, Black-ringed White-eye, Warbling White-eye, Sulawesi Myzomela, Sulphur-vented Whistler, Crimson Sunbird, Black Sunbird, Crimson-crowned Flowerpecker, and Yellow-sided Flowerpecker. Overhead we noted Barred (Sulawesi) Honey Buzzard, Woolly-necked Stork, Glossy Swiftlet, and Grey-rumped Treeswift. The majority of the afternoon was spent driving to Rammang-Rammang but we did enjoy seeing a family group of Sulawesi Masked Owls at our accommodation in the evening.

Day 4, 17^th July 2022. Morning birding Rammang-Rammang, afternoon flight to Manado

In the morning we took a short walk near to our accommodation, passing through some rice paddies and into some beautiful limestone karst forest. One of the highlights of the morning was seeing a few Sulawesi Hornbills, fairly small birds by Asian hornbill standards, but still rather attractive. Other highlights from the forest included displaying White-faced Cuckoo-Dove, Sultan’s (Sulawesi) Cuckoo-Dove, Black-naped Fruit Dove, Black-naped (Sulawesi Golden) Oriole, Hair-crested (White-eyed Spangled) Drongo, Sulawesi Babbler, and Crimson Sunbird. The rice paddies gave us Chestnut (Black-headed) Munia, Black-faced Munia, Rusty-breasted (Sulawesi Brush) Cuckoo, Rainbow Bee-eater, Collared Kingfisher, and Sacred Kingfisher. The non-avian highlight was a troop of Endangered (IUCN) Moor Macaques.

As we took a short boat ride from our accommodation to our tour bus, we noted several groups of Sunda Teals. Once on dry land we headed for the airport in Makassar for our flight north to Manado. On arrival in a very wet Manado, we continued straight to our accommodation at the edge of Tangkoko National Park, for our three-night stay in this exciting area.

Day 5, 18^th July 2022. Birding Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve

We spent the morning battling the weather in Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve, unseasonal rain was the order of the morning, a result of La Niña. Despite the poor conditions we found several good birds and animals with the highlights including Celebes Crested Macaque, (Sulawesi) Bear Cuscus, Green-backed Kingfisher, Ashy Woodpecker, Silver-tipped Imperial Pigeon, Green Imperial Pigeon, Sultan’s (Sulawesi) Cuckoo-Dove, Philippine Megapode, Slender-billed (Sulawesi) Crow, and Grosbeak Starling. By the middle of the morning the rain had become too heavy to continue so we made a hasty retreat to our accommodation for lunch and a siesta.

In the afternoon, once the rain had stopped, we took a drive to a river estuary where we picked up our boat and took a ride up the river. Our main target was Great-billed Kingfisher and almost at the end of the day we got some good views of this large species. While looking for this bird we also found Common Kingfisher, Sacred Kingfisher, and Collared Kingfisher, along with other species, including Grey-tailed Tattler, Pink-necked Green Pigeon, Grey-cheeked Green Pigeon, and several other goodies.

Day 6, 19^th July 2022. Birding Tangkoko Batuangus Nature Reserve

We awoke to a dry day, which was a relief after the previous day! A pair of Yellow-billed (Sulawesi) Malkohas were in the garden of our accommodation and showed nicely. We again went into the park and had a couple of Philippine Megapodes right away. We took a long and winding walk this morning and it was rather tiring, but it was interspersed with some great birds, and top of the pile was the male Knobbed Hornbill that we watched after staking out its nest. Watching this spectacular giant bird posting small figs through to the female for around ten minutes will not be forgotten any time soon. We waited a while for it to come in, but it was more than well worth the wait! We also got incredible looks at Sulawesi Lilac Kingfisher as well as good views of Green-backed Kingfisher, Ochre-bellied Boobook, Ashy Woodpecker, and more. Non-avian highlights were many, and included more sightings of Celebes Crested Macaque, along with Whitish Dwarf Squirrel, Celebes Dwarf Squirrel, and tree-roosting Lesser False Vampire bats. Butterflies were impressive today too, particularly Common Birdwing and Blanchard’s Ghost.

We had another walk in the park during the afternoon and picked up some more bird sightings, including Purple-winged (Sulawesi) Roller, but best of all was our sightings of a few Gursky’s Spectral Tarsiers, magnificent little critters!

Day 7, 20^th July 2022. Temboan Hill and travel to Manado

We had a relaxing day today as we recovered from the physical exertions of the past couple of days! Our morning birding took us to nearby Temboan Hill, where we waited to see what would fly by or fly in and land for us. During this birding session we found a flock of foraging Knobbed Hornbills, distant but still impressive. We also had perched Azure-rumped Parrot, Great (Sulawesi) Hanging Parrot, Silver-tipped Imperial Pigeon, Green Imperial Pigeon, Grey-cheeked Green Pigeon, and Black-naped Fruit Dove. Black-naped (Sulawesi Golden) Orioles were in evidence, as were flocks of Grosbeak Starlings and a single White-necked Myna. The birding ended with a pair of huge Channel-billed Cuckoos flying right over our heads – a most impressive sight!

In the afternoon we drove to Manado for a relaxing afternoon, before preparing for our journey to Halmahera the following day.

Day 8, 21^st July 2022. Manado, Sulawesi to Kao, Halmahera, then Moluccan Megapode Trip

Mainly a travel day as we made our way from Manado in northern Sulawesi to Kao in northern Halmahera. Roadside birds noted once on Halmahera included Oriental Dollarbird, Willie Wagtail, and Northern (Halmahera) Golden Bulbul.

After dinner we took a trip north in our cars, then took a canoe across a river mouth, and sat and waited on a beach in the dark for one of the coolest birds in Indonesia… After an hour or so of sitting patiently on the beach we were rewarded when a Moluccan Megapode flew in calling then proceeded to tend to its nest. We got exceptional views of this shy and uncommon bird and was definitely another contender for “Bird of the Trip”. It was a late night, but well worth the adventure.  

Day 9, 22^nd July 2022. Birding northern Halmahera

We spent the day driving from northern to eastern Halmahera but made several roadside birding stops along the way. Across the course of the day, we found several top targets, including White (Umbrella) Cockatoo, Halmahera Paradise-crow, Moluccan Hanging Parrot, Blyth’s Hornbill, Gurney’s Eagle, Blue-and-white Kingfisher, White-streaked Friarbird, Long-billed Crow, Rufous-bellied Triller, Grey-headed Fruit Dove, Eclectus Parrot, Violet-necked Lory, Red-cheeked Parrot, Northern (Halmahera) Golden Bulbul, Halmahera Flowerpecker, and plenty more!

Day 10, 23^rd July 2022. Birding Halmahera for (Wallace’s) Standardwing

We had a very long day, but it was well worth it with loads of great birds. An early start saw us in a 4×4 vehicle climbing into a patch of forest where we had fleeting glimpses of a pair of Halmahera Boobooks. Shortly afterwards we commenced our hike down a slope and got into place as the sounds of the forest came alive with the introduction of our main target for the day, the impressive (Wallace’s) Standardwing (Bird-of-paradise). We spent quite a bit of time watching the birds at their lek, one male attracting the attention of three females! After enjoying our time with these great birds we hiked back up the hill and enjoyed breakfast in the forest. We then took a walk along road in some partially logged forest, this walk yielded some great birds, including Moluccan Monarch, Moluccan Flycatcher, White-naped Monarch, Moluccan Cuckooshrike, Rufous-bellied Triller, Common Cicadabird, Dusky-brown (Halmahera) Oriole, (Halmahera) Spangled Drongo, Drab Whistler, Moluccan Myzomela, and Pacific Baza. The trail was also alive with butterflies and dragonflies, which provided lots of distractions!

In the late afternoon we visited a different patch of forest where we found some more great birds, this included the impressive Goliath Coucal, displaying Great Cuckoo-Dove (wow!), and several pigeons attracted to a fruiting tree, featuring Cinnamon-bellied Imperial Pigeon, Grey-headed Fruit Dove, and Sultan’s (Sultan’s) Cuckoo-Dove. Scarlet-breasted Fruit Dove and Spectacled Imperial Pigeon were heard too, but remained hidden, as did Ivory-breasted Pitta. Other birds seen in the area included Blyth’s Hornbill, Chattering Lory, Moluccan Hanging Parrot, White (Umbrella) Cockatoo, Long-billed Crow, Torresian Crow, and Moluccan (Halmahera) Goshawk. We tried for Moluccan Owlet-nightjar after dark, but unfortunately it just wouldn’t come in, so remained heard only.

Day 11, 24^th July 2022. Halmahera Birding

We spent the morning back at the spot from the previous afternoon and once the low cloud lifted, we found some quality birds. A fruiting tree (different to the previous one) held foraging Scarlet-breasted Fruit Dove, Cinnamon-bellied Imperial Pigeon, and a few (Wallace’s) Standardwings (Bird-of-paradise). Working the area, we also found Black-chinned (Moluccan) Whistler, Island (North Moluccan) Leaf Warbler, Moluccan Starling, Moluccan Monarch, Moluccan Myzomela, and Moluccan Cuckooshrike. Several parrot species were moving around and included White (Umbrella) Cockatoo, Moluccan King Parrot, Eclectus Parrot, Red-cheeked Parrot, Chattering Lory, Red-flanked Lorikeet, and Moluccan Hanging Parrot. Moving around a bit we also found Variable Goshawk, Pygmy Eagle, Goliath Coucal, and Blyth’s Hornbill.

In the afternoon we commenced our journey from Wasile to Sofifi. We made several birding stops along the way and some of the highlights included Common (Halmahera) Paradise Kingfisher, Sombre Kingfisher, Blue-and-white Kingfisher, Moluccan Cuckooshrike, White-bellied Cuckooshrike, and Goliath Coucal.

Day 12, 25^th July 2022. Halmahera to Ternate to Makassar

A travel and relaxing day as we made our way from Sofifi, on Halmahera, to Ternate City, on Ternate in a speedboat, and then on to Makassar via a short flight. The afternoon was spent at leisure around our comfortable hotel near the airport.

Day 13, 26^th July 2022. Makassar to Luwuk

Another travel day as we made our way from Makassar to Luwuk, in preparation for the exciting adventure awaiting the following day!

Day 14, 27^th July 2022. Maleo Birding Trip to Taima

A day of atrocious weather as we drove from Luwuk to Taima and back again. Remarkably, and luckily, the one hour of dry weather all day coincided with our time looking for the main event for the day, the nesting Maleo. We had excellent views of a dozen or so birds tending their nests on the beach, and was another tour highlight. It was also great to learn a bit about the conservation work underway in the area to protect this species.

After enjoying our fill of the Maleo we had a little look around the immediate area and found White-rumped Cuckooshrike, Black-naped (Sulawesi Golden) Oriole, Hair-crested (White-eyed Spangled) Drongo, Yellow-billed Malkoha, Pacific Reef Heron, and Brown Booby.

During the journey birding opportunities were limited, mainly due to the pouring rain for the majority of the time, though we did note Spotted Harrier, White-necked Myna, White-faced Cuckoo-Dove, Sultan’s (Sulawesi) Cuckoo-Dove, Purple-winged Roller, Sunda Teal, and a few assorted kingfishers, herons and egrets in the rice paddies.

Day 15, 28^th July 2022. Luwuk to Palu then Lore Lindu

We took our morning flight out of Luwuk (where it had finally stopped raining) to Palu. We headed immediately into some scrub and rice paddies where we found Black-faced Munia, Chestnut (Black-headed) Munia, Pale-headed Munia, Savanna Nightjar, Little Bronze Cuckoo, Red-backed Buttonquail, White-shouldered Triller, Lemon-bellied White-eye, Wood Sandpiper, and a few other birds.

After lunch we commenced our drive to Lore Lindu. On our arrival in the national park we started birding immediately and got going with Cerulean Cuckooshrike, Fiery-browed Starling, Sulawesi Blue Flycatcher, Sulawesi Drongo, Little Pied Flycatcher, Citrine Canary-flycatcher, Black-crowned White-eye, Sulawesi Myzomela, Dark-eared Myza, and several other species. Excitement near the end of the day came in the form of a simply stunning Bornean Keeled Green Pit Viper (found by Andy while watering the trees….)!

Day 16, 29^th July 2022. Birding Lore Lindu National Park (Anaso Track) and wider area

We spent the morning birding along the famous Anaso Track in Lore Lindu National Park. It’s a long uphill hike, but one of the main target birds of the tour, Hylocitrea, is best observed there, and we were rewarded with some excellent views of a bird feeding on some low-hanging fruit. We spent quite a bit of time with this bird as it was showing so well, and it was a joy to watch. There were plenty of other high-quality birds during the morning, with two of the best being Scaly-breasted (Lore Lindu) Kingfisher and Satanic Nightjar. The former vocal but rather shy and the latter roosting out in the open giving amazing views.

Other birds noted during the hike included White-bellied Imperial Pigeon, Golden-mantled Racket-tail, Malia, Cerulean Cuckooshrike, Pygmy Cuckooshrike, Sulawesi Leaf Warbler, Sulawesi Fantail, Sulphur-vented Whistler, Streak-headed White-eye, Snowy-browed Flycatcher, and Blue-fronted Blue Flycatcher.

After a bit of a rain shower in the middle of the day we headed out to some nearby rice paddies where we found a different mix of birds, including Buff-banded Rail, King Quail, Common Moorhen, Black-backed Swamphen, Glossy Ibis, Oriental Darter, Pacific Black Duck, Tawny Grassbird, Barn Swallow, Black-winged Kite, and on dusk, a few Eastern Grass Owls.

Day 17, 30^th July 2022. Birding Lore Lindu National Park

We spent the morning birding in Lore Lindu National Park and had a great time seeing lots of exciting birds. Early on, a mixed flock kept us entertained and contained Sulawesi Thrush, Malia, Sulawesi Drongo, Ashy Woodpecker, Streak-crowned White-eye, and Sulawesi Fantail. Birding around the campground yielded nest-building Yellow-cheeked Lorikeet, Pygmy Cuckooshrike, Black-billed Koel (a mating pair sat out in the open), Turquoise Flycatcher, Sulawesi Babbler, Sulawesi Myzomela, and plenty of white-eyes.

Moving along the road we found more great birds, including Purple-bearded Bee-eater, Sulawesi Myna, Ivory-backed Woodswallow, Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle, Black Eagle, Superb Fruit Dove, White-bellied Imperial Pigeon, and Dark-eared Myza.   

In the afternoon we headed back out into the national park again and enjoyed more great birds, until the rain came and ended things prematurely. Some of the top picks included an incredibly showy pair of (Western) Superb Fruit Doves, Grey-headed Imperial Pigeon, White-bellied Imperial Pigeon, Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle, Crimson Sunbird, and a gorgeous Fiery-browed Starling giving the best views so far.

Day 18, 31^st July 2022. Birding Lore Lindu. Travel to Makassar via Palu and tour concludes

We had a final couple of hours birding in Lore Lindu National Park before we needed to head down to Palu to catch our flights to Makassar, where the tour concluded. Before we said our goodbyes, we enjoyed final looks at Malia, Sulawesi Thrush, Red-eared Fruit Dove, Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle, Cerulean Cuckooshrike, Pygmy Cuckooshrike, Sulawesi Leaf Warbler, Crimson-crowned Flowerpecker, and Blue-fronted Blue Flycatcher.

Thanks to everyone for making this a thoroughly enjoyable tour, despite the unseasonal poor weather. The vote for “Bird of the Trip” resulted in the following four excellent choices coming out on top: Moluccan Megapode, Maleo, Knobbed Hornbill, and Hylocitrea. A notable mention must also go to the displaying Great Cuckoo-Dove, which was simply spectacular and took us all by surprise! We also included a vote for “Animal of the Trip”, as we’d seen so many cool creatures (over 130 non-bird taxa identified), and this resulted in a tie between Gursky’s Spectral Tarsier and Bornean Keeled Green Pit Viper (photos below). Good choices all round, with special mention to the Amboina Sailfin Lizard that ran across a small pond, and a whole host of gorgeous butterflies and moths that frequently had us gasping in astonishment at their beauty.

The bird and animal trip lists are given below, along with taxonomic notes on the birds following the bird list.

Bird List – Following IOC (12.1)

Birds ‘heard only’ are marked with (H) after the common name, all other species were seen. Please also refer to taxonomic notes below the bird list for further information.

The following notation after species names is used to show conservation status following BirdLife International: EN = Endangered, and VU = Vulnerable.

Common Name	Scientific Name
Ducks, Geese, Swans (Anatidae)
Pacific Black Duck	Anas superciliosa
Sunda Teal	Anas gibberifrons
Megapodes (Megapodiidae)
Maleo – EN	Macrocephalon maleo
Moluccan Megapode – VU	Eulipoa wallacei
Philippine Megapode	Megapodius cumingii
Dusky Megapode (H)	Megapodius freycinet
Pheasants & Allies (Phasianidae)
King Quail	Synoicus chinensis
Nightjars (Caprimulgidae)
Satanic Nightjar – VU	Eurostopodus diabolicus
Sulawesi Nightjar (H)	Caprimulgus celebensis
Savanna Nightjar	Caprimulgus affinis
Owlet-nightjars (Aegothelidae)
Moluccan Owlet-nightjar (H)	Aegotheles crinifrons
Treeswifts (Hemiprocnidae)
Grey-rumped Treeswift	Hemiprocne longipennis
Moustached Treeswift	Hemiprocne mystacea
Swifts (Apodidae)
Glossy Swiftlet	Collocalia esculenta
Halmahera Swiftlet	Aerodramus infuscatus
Sulawesi Swiftlet	Aerodramus sororum
Uniform Swiftlet	Aerodramus vanikorensis
Purple Needletail	Hirundapus celebensis
Asian Palm Swift	Cypsiurus balasiensis
House Swift	Apus nipalensis
Cuckoos (Cuculidae)
Bay Coucal (H)	Centropus celebensis
Goliath Coucal	Centropus goliath
Lesser Coucal	Centropus bengalensis
Yellow-billed Malkoha	Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus
Asian Koel	Eudynamys scolopaceus
Black-billed Koel	Eudynamys melanorhynchus
Channel-billed Cuckoo	Scythrops novaehollandiae
Little Bronze Cuckoo	Chrysococcyx minutillus
Rusty-breasted Cuckoo	Cacomantis sepulcralis
Moluccan Cuckoo	Cacomantis aeruginosus
Pigeons, Doves (Columbidae)
Rock Dove	Columba livia
Red Collared Dove	Streptopelia tranquebarica
Spotted Dove	Spilopelia chinensis
Sultan’s Cuckoo-Dove	Macropygia doreya
Great Cuckoo-Dove	Reinwardtoena reinwardti
White-faced Cuckoo-Dove	Turacoena manadensis
Common Emerald Dove	Chalcophaps indica
Zebra Dove	Geopelia striata
Pink-necked Green Pigeon	Treron vernans
Grey-cheeked Green Pigeon	Treron griseicauda
Red-eared Fruit Dove	Ptilinopus fischeri
Scarlet-breasted Fruit Dove	Ptilinopus bernsteinii
Superb Fruit Dove	Ptilinopus superbus
Blue-capped Fruit Dove	Ptilinopus monacha
Grey-headed Fruit Dove	Ptilinopus hyogastrus
Black-naped Fruit Dove	Ptilinopus melanospilus
White-bellied Imperial Pigeon	Ducula forsteni
Grey-headed Imperial Pigeon	Ducula radiata
Green Imperial Pigeon	Ducula aenea
Spectacled Imperial Pigeon	Ducula perspicillata
Cinnamon-bellied Imperial Pigeon	Ducula basilica
Pied Imperial Pigeon	Ducula bicolor
Silver-tipped Imperial Pigeon	Ducula luctuosa
Rails, Crakes & Coots (Rallidae)
Barred Rail	Hypotaenidia torquata
Buff-banded Rail	Hypotaenidia philippensis
Common Moorhen	Gallinula chloropus
Black-backed Swamphen	Porphyrio indicus
White-breasted Waterhen	Amaurornis phoenicurus
Isabelline Bush-hen	Amaurornis isabellina
Pale-vented Bush-hen	Amaurornis moluccana
Buttonquail (Turnicidae)
Red-backed Buttonquail	Turnix maculosus
Barred Buttonquail	Turnix suscitator
Sandpipers, Snipes (Scolopacidae)
Common Sandpiper	Actitis hypoleucos
Grey-tailed Tattler	Tringa brevipes
Wood Sandpiper	Tringa glareola
Gulls, Terns, Skimmers (Laridae)
Greater Crested Tern	Thalasseus bergii
Whiskered Tern	Chlidonias hybrida
Storks (Ciconiidae)
Woolly-necked Stork	Ciconia episcopus
Frigatebirds (Fregatidae)
Lesser Frigatebird	Fregata ariel
Gannets, Boobies (Sulidae)
Brown Booby	Sula leucogaster
Anhingas, Darters (Anhingidae)
Oriental Darter	Anhinga melanogaster
Ibises, Spoonbills (Threskiornithidae)
Glossy Ibis	Plegadis falcinellus
Herons, Bitterns (Ardeidae)
Black-crowned Night Heron	Nycticorax nycticorax
Striated Heron	Butorides striata
Javan Pond Heron	Ardeola speciosa
Eastern Cattle Egret	Bubulcus coromandus
Purple Heron	Ardea purpurea
Great Egret	Ardea alba
Intermediate Egret	Ardea intermedia
Little Egret	Egretta garzetta
Pacific Reef Heron	Egretta sacra
Kites, Hawks, Eagles (Accipitridae)
Black-winged Kite	Elanus caeruleus
Barred Honey Buzzard	Pernis celebensis
Pacific Baza	Aviceda subcristata
Sulawesi Hawk-Eagle	Nisaetus lanceolatus
Rufous-bellied Eagle	Lophotriorchis kienerii
Black Eagle	Ictinaetus malaiensis
Pygmy Eagle	Hieraaetus weiskei
Gurney’s Eagle	Aquila gurneyi
Spot-tailed Sparrowhawk	Accipiter trinotatus
Variable Goshawk	Accipiter hiogaster
Moluccan Goshawk	Accipiter henicogrammus
Rufous-necked Sparrowhawk	Accipiter erythrauchen
Spotted Harrier	Circus assimilis
Black Kite	Milvus migrans
Brahminy Kite	Haliastur indus
Barn Owls (Tytonidae)
Sulawesi Masked Owl	Tyto rosenbergii
Eastern Grass Owl	Tyto longimembris
Owls (Strigidae)
Ochre-bellied Boobook	Ninox ochracea
Halmahera Boobook	Ninox hypogramma
Speckled Boobook	Ninox punctulata
Moluccan Scops Owl (H)	Otus magicus
Sulawesi Scops Owl	Otus manadensis
Hornbills (Bucerotidae)
Blyth’s Hornbill	Rhyticeros plicatus
Knobbed Hornbill – VU	Rhyticeros cassidix
Sulawesi Hornbill – VU	Rhabdotorrhinus exarhatus
Rollers (Coraciidae)
Purple-winged Roller	Coracias temminckii
Oriental Dollarbird	Eurystomus orientalis
Kingfishers (Alcedinidae)
Green-backed Kingfisher	Actenoides monachus
Scaly-breasted Kingfisher	Actenoides princeps
Common Paradise Kingfisher	Tanysiptera galatea
Sulawesi Lilac Kingfisher	Cittura cyanotis
Great-billed Kingfisher	Pelargopsis melanorhyncha
Blue-and-white Kingfisher	Todiramphus diops
Sombre Kingfisher – VU	Todiramphus funebris
Collared Kingfisher	Todiramphus chloris
Sacred Kingfisher	Todiramphus sanctus
Common Kingfisher	Alcedo atthis
Bee-eaters (Meropidae)
Purple-bearded Bee-eater	Meropogon forsteni
Blue-tailed Bee-eater	Merops philippinus
Rainbow Bee-eater	Merops ornatus
Woodpeckers (Picidae)
Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker	Yungipicus temminckii
Ashy Woodpecker	Mulleripicus fulvus
Caracaras, Falcons (Falconidae)
Spotted Kestrel	Falco moluccensis
Cockatoos (Cacatuidae)
White Cockatoo – EN	Cacatua alba
Old World Parrots (Psittaculidae)
Moluccan King Parrot	Alisterus amboinensis
Golden-mantled Racket-tail	Prioniturus platurus
Eclectus Parrot	Eclectus roratus
Red-cheeked Parrot	Geoffroyus geoffroyi
Great-billed Parrot	Tanygnathus megalorynchos
Azure-rumped Parrot	Tanygnathus sumatranus
Red-flanked Lorikeet	Hypocharmosyna placentis
Chattering Lory – VU	Lorius garrulus
Yellow-cheeked Lorikeet	Saudareos meyeri
Ornate Lorikeet (H)	Saudareos ornata
Violet-necked Lory	Eos squamata
Great Hanging Parrot	Loriculus stigmatus
Moluccan Hanging Parrot	Loriculus amabilis
Pygmy Hanging Parrot	Loriculus exilis
Pittas (Pittidae)
Ivory-breasted Pitta (H)	Pitta maxima
Honeyeaters (Meliphagidae)
Dark-eared Myza	Myza celebensis
White-eared Myza (H)	Myza sarasinorum
White-streaked Friarbird	Melitograis gilolensis
Moluccan Myzomela	Myzomela simplex
Sulawesi Myzomela	Myzomela chloroptera
Australasian Warblers (Acanthizidae)
Golden-bellied Gerygone	Gerygone sulphurea
Woodswallows, Butcherbirds & Allies (Artamidae)
White-breasted Woodswallow	Artamus leucorynchus
Ivory-backed Woodswallow	Artamus monachus
Cuckooshrikes (Campephagidae)
Cerulean Cuckooshrike	Coracina temminckii
White-rumped Cuckooshrike	Coracina leucopygia
White-bellied Cuckooshrike	Coracina papuensis
Moluccan Cuckooshrike	Coracina atriceps
Common Cicadabird	Edolisoma tenuirostre
Pygmy Cuckooshrike	Celebesica abbotti
White-shouldered Triller	Lalage sueurii
Rufous-bellied Triller	Lalage aurea
Whistlers & Allies (Pachycephalidae)
Maroon-backed Whistler (H)	Coracornis raveni
Sulphur-vented Whistler	Pachycephala sulfuriventer
Black-chinned Whistler	Pachycephala mentalis
Drab Whistler	Pachycephala griseonota
Figbirds, Orioles, Turnagra (Oriolidae)
Dusky-brown Oriole	Oriolus phaeochromus
Black-naped Oriole	Oriolus chinensis
Drongos (Dicruridae)
Sulawesi Drongo	Dicrurus montanus
Spangled Drongo	Dicrurus bracteatus
Hair-crested Drongo	Dicrurus hottentottus
Fantails (Rhipiduridae)
Willie Wagtail	Rhipidura leucophrys
Sulawesi Fantail	Rhipidura teysmanni
Monarchs (Monarchidae)
Pale-blue Monarch	Hypothymis puella
Moluccan Monarch	Symposiachrus bimaculatus
White-naped Monarch	Carterornis pileatus
Moluccan Flycatcher	Myiagra galeata
Shining Flycatcher	Myiagra alecto
Crows, Jays (Corvidae)
Slender-billed Crow	Corvus enca
Long-billed Crow	Corvus validus
Torresian Crow	Corvus orru
Birds-of-paradise (Paradisaeidae)
Halmahera Paradise-crow	Lycocorax pyrrhopterus
Standardwing	Semioptera wallacii
Hylocitrea (Hylocitreidae)
Hylocitrea	Hylocitrea bonensis
Fairy Flycatchers (Stenostiridae)
Citrine Canary-flycatcher	Culicicapa helianthea
Bulbuls (Pycnonotidae)
Northern Golden Bulbul	Hypsipetes longirostris
Yellow-vented Bulbul	Pycnonotus goiavier
Sooty-headed Bulbul	Pycnonotus aurigaster
Swallows, Martins (Hirundinidae)
Pacific Swallow	Hirundo tahitica
Barn Swallow	Hirundo rustica
Cettia Bush Warblers & Allies (Cettiidae)
Mountain Tailorbird	Phyllergates cucullatus
Leaf Warblers & Allies (Phylloscopidae)
Sulawesi Leaf Warbler	Phylloscopus nesophilus
Lompobattang Leaf Warbler	Phylloscopus sarasinorum
Island Leaf Warbler	Phylloscopus poliocephalus
Reed Warblers & Allies (Acrocephalidae)
Clamorous Reed Warbler	Acrocephalus stentoreus
Grassbirds & Allies (Locustellidae)
Sulawesi Bush Warbler	Locustella castanea
Malia	Malia grata
Tawny Grassbird	Cincloramphus timoriensis
Cisticolas & Allies (Cisticolidae)
Zitting Cisticola	Cisticola juncidis
White-eyes (Zosteropidae)
Streak-headed White-eye	Heleia squamiceps
Warbling White-eye	Zosterops japonicus
Lemon-bellied White-eye	Zosterops chloris
Black-crowned White-eye	Zosterops atrifrons
Black-ringed White-eye	Zosterops anomalus
Cream-throated White-eye	Zosterops atriceps
Ground Babblers (Pellorneidae)
Sulawesi Babbler	Pellorneum celebense
Starlings, Rhabdornis (Sturnidae)
Metallic Starling	Aplonis metallica
Moluccan Starling	Aplonis mysolensis
Short-tailed Starling	Aplonis minor
Sulawesi Myna	Basilornis celebensis
White-necked Myna	Streptocitta albicollis
Fiery-browed Starling	Enodes erythrophris
Grosbeak Starling	Scissirostrum dubium
Javan Myna – VU	Acridotheres javanicus
Thrushes (Turdidae)
Island Thrush	Turdus poliocephalus
Sulawesi Thrush	Turdus turdoides
Chats, Old World Flycatchers (Muscicapidae)
Sulawesi Blue Flycatcher	Cyornis omissus
Blue-fronted Blue Flycatcher	Cyornis hoevelli
Turquoise Flycatcher	Eumyias panayensis
Great Shortwing	Heinrichia calligyna
Little Pied Flycatcher	Ficedula westermanni
Snowy-browed Flycatcher	Ficedula hyperythra
Lompobattang Flycatcher – EN	Ficedula bonthaina
Pied Bush Chat	Saxicola caprata
Flowerpeckers (Dicaeidae)
Yellow-sided Flowerpecker	Dicaeum aureolimbatum
Crimson-crowned Flowerpecker	Dicaeum nehrkorni
Halmahera Flowerpecker	Dicaeum schistaceiceps
Grey-sided Flowerpecker	Dicaeum celebicum
Sunbirds (Nectariniidae)
Brown-throated Sunbird	Anthreptes malacensis
Black Sunbird	Leptocoma aspasia
Olive-backed Sunbird	Cinnyris jugularis
Crimson Sunbird	Aethopyga siparaja
Old World Sparrows, Snowfinches (Passeridae)
Eurasian Tree Sparrow	Passer montanus
Weavers, Widowbirds (Ploceidae)
Streaked Weaver	Ploceus manyar
Waxbills, Munias & Allies (Estrildidae)
Scaly-breasted Munia	Lonchura punctulata
Black-faced Munia	Lonchura molucca
Chestnut Munia	Lonchura atricapilla
Pale-headed Munia	Lonchura pallida

Total seen	223
Total heard only	9
Total recorded	232

Taxonomic Notes for Bird List:

1. Moluccan Megapode, Eulipoa wallaceia also known as “Moluccan Scrubfowl”. Seen on Halmahera.
2. Philippine Megapode, Megapodius cumingii also known as “Tabon Scrubfowl”. Seen on Sulawesi.
3. Dusky Megapode, Megapodius freycinet also known as “Dusky Scrubfowl”. Heard on Halmahera.
4. King Quail, Synoicus chinensis also known as “Blue-breasted Quail”. Seen on Sulawesi.
5. Satanic Nightjar, Eurostopodus diabolicus also known as “Diabolical Nightjar”. Seen on Sulawesi.
6. Savanna Nightjar, Caprimulgus affinis propinquus. Seen in Sulawesi.
7. Yellow-billed Malkoha, Rhamphococcyx calyorhynchus also known as “Sulawesi Malkoha”. Seen on Sulawesi.
8. Rusty-breasted Cuckoo, Cacomantis sepulcralis virescens also known as “Sulawesi Bush Cuckoo”. Seen on Sulawesi.
9. Moluccan Cuckoo, Cacomantis aeruginosus also known as “Moluccan Brush Cuckoo”. Seen on Halmahera.
10. Spotted Dove, Spilopelia chinensis also known as “Eastern Spotted Dove”. Seen on Sulawesi and Halmahera.
11. Sultan’s Cuckoo-Dove, Macropygia doreya albicapilla also known as “Sulawesi Cuckoo-Dove”. Seen on Sulawesi.
12. Sultan’s Cuckoo-Dove, Macropygia doreya doreya also known as “Sultan’s Cuckoo-Dove”. Seen on Halmahera.
13. Common Emerald Dove, Chalcophaps indica also known as “Asian Emerald Dove”. Seen on Sulawesi.
14. Red-eared Fruit Dove, Ptilinopus fischeri centralis. Seen on Sulawesi.
15. Superb Fruit Dove, Ptilinopus superbus also known as “Western Superb Fruit Dove, Ptilinopus temminckii”. Seen on Sulawesi.
16. Green Imperial Pigeon, Ducula aenea paulina also known as “Paulina’s Imperial Pigeon”. Seen in Sulawesi.
17. Spectacled Imperial Pigeon, Ducula perspicillata also known as “Moluccan Imperial Pigeon”. Seen on Halmahera.
18. Common Moorhen, Gallinula chloropus also known as “Eurasian Moorhen”. Seen on Sulawesi.
19. Isabelline Bush-hen, Amaurornis isabellina also known as “Sulawesi Bush-hen”. Seen on Sulawesi.
20. Woolly-necked Stork, Ciconia episcopus also known as “Asian Woollyneck”. Seen on Sulawesi.
21. Barred Honey Buzzard, Pernis celebensis also known as “Sulawesi Honey Buzzard”. Seen on Sulawesi.
22. Spot-tailed Sparrowhawk, Accipiter trinotatus also known as “Spot-tailed Goshawk”. Seen on Sulawesi.
23. Variable Goshawk, Accipiter hiogaster also known as “Varied Goshawk”. Seen on Halmahera.
24. Moluccan Goshawk, Accipiter henicogrammus also known as “Halmahera Goshawk”. Seen on Halmahera.
25. Sulawesi Masked Owl, Tyto rosenbergii also known as “Eastern Barn Owl, Tyto javanica rosenbergii”. Seen on Sulawesi.
26. Eastern Grass Owl, Tyto longimembris also known as “Grass Owl, Tyto capensis” and “Australasian Grass Owl, Tyto longimembris”. Seen on Sulawesi.
27. Moluccan Scops Owl, Otus magicus leucospilus. Heard on Halmahera.
28. Purple-winged Roller, Coracias temminckii also known as “Sulawesi Roller”. Seen on Sulawesi.
29. Scaly-breasted Kingfisher, Actenoides princeps erythrorhamphus also known as “Scaly Kingfisher” and “Lore Lindu Kingfisher”. Seen on Sulawesi.
30. Common Paradise Kingfisher, Tanysiptera galatea also known as “Halmahera Paradise Kingfisher, Tanysiptera galatea browningi”. Seen on Halmahera.
31. Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis bengalensis seen on Sulawesi.
32. Common Kingfisher, Alcedo atthis hispidoides also known as “Hispid Kingfisher”. Seen on Sulawesi and Halmahera.
33. Spotted Kestrel, Falco moluccensis also known as “Indonesian Kestrel”. Seen on Sulawesi and Halmahera.
34. White Cockatoo, Cacatua alba also known as “Umbrella Cockatoo”. Seen on Halmahera.
35. Golden-mantled Racket-tail, Prioniturus platurus also known as “Sulawesi Racket-tail”. Seen on Sulawesi.
36. Yellow-cheeked Lorikeet, Saudareos meyeri also known as “Meyer’s Lorikeet”. Seen on Sulawesi.
37. Great Hanging Parrot, Loriculus stigmatus also known as “Sulawesi Hanging Parrot”. Seen on Sulawesi.
38. Dark-eared Myza, Myza celebensis also known as “Lesser Myza”. Seen on Sulawesi.
39. White-eared Myza, Myza sarasinorum also known as “Greater Myza”. Heard on Sulawesi.
40. White-streaked Friarbird, Melitograis gilolensis also known as “White-streaked Honeyeater”. Seen on Halmahera.
41. Moluccan Myzomela, Myzomela simplex also known as “Sultan’s Myzomela”. Seen on Halmahera.
42. Common Cicadabird, Edolisoma tenuirostre grayi. Seen on Halmahera.
43. White-shouldered Triller, Lalage sueurii also known as “Lesueur’s Triller”. Seen on Sulawesi.
44. Sulphur-vented Whistler, Pachycephala sulfuriventer also known as “Sulphur-bellied Whistler”. Seen on Sulawesi.
45. Black-chinned Whistler, Pachycephala mentalis also known as “Moluccan Whistler, Pachycephala macrorhyncha mentalis”. Seen on Halmahera.
46. Dusky-brown Oriole, Oriolus phaeochromus also known as “Halmahera Oriole”. Seen on Halmahera.
47. Black-naped Oriole, Oriolus chinensis celebensis also known as “Sulawesi Golden Oriole, Oriolus celebensis”. Seen on Sulawesi.
48. Sulawesi Drongo, Dicrurus montanus also known as “Sulawesi Spangled Drongo”. Seen on Sulawesi.
49. Spangled Drongo, Dicrurus bracteatus also known as “Halmahera Spangled Drongo, Dicrurus atrocaeruleus”. Seen on Halmahera.
50. Hair-crested Drongo, Dicrurus hottentottus also known as “White-eyed Spangled Drongo, Dicrurus leucops”. Seen on Sulawesi.
51. Moluccan Monarch, Symposiachrus bimaculatus also known as “Moluccan Spectacled Monarch”. Seen on Halmahera.
52. Moluccan Flycatcher, Myiagra galeata also known as “Moluccan Monarch”. Seen on Halmahera.
53. Shining Flycatcher, Myiagra alecto also known as “Shining Monarch”. Seen on Halmahera.
54. Slender-billed Crow, Corvus enca also known as “Sulawesi Crow, Corvus celebensis”. Seen on Sulawesi.
55. Standardwing, Semioptera wallacii also known as “Wallace’s Standardwing” and “Standardwing Bird-of-paradise”. Seen on Halmahera.
56. Hylocitrea, Hylocitrea bonensis bonensis also known as “Northern Hylocitrea”. Seen on Sulawesi.
57. Northern Golden Bulbul, Hypsipetes longirostris also known as “Halmahera Golden Bulbul, Hypsipetes chloris”. Seen on Halmahera.
58. Mountain Tailorbird, Phyllergates cucullatus also known as “Mountain Leaftoiler”. Seen on Sulawesi.
59. Island Leaf Warbler, Phylloscopus poliocephalus also known as “North Moluccan Leaf Warbler, Phylloscopus waterstradti”. Seen on Halmahera.
60. Clamorous Reed Warbler, Acrocephalus stentoreus also known as “Australian Reed Warbler, Acrocephalus australis celebensis”. Seen on Sulawesi.
61. Sulawesi Bush Warbler, Locustella castanea also known as “Sulawesi Grasshopper Warbler”. Seen on Sulawesi.
62. Streak-crowned White-eye, Heleia squamiceps also known as “Sulawesi Heleia, Apalopteron squamiceps”. Seen on Sulawesi.
63. Cream-throated White-eye, Zosterops atriceps also known as “Halmahera White-eye, Zosterops fuscifrons”. Seen on Halmahera.
64. Sulawesi Myna, Basilornis celebensis also known as “Short-crested Myna”. Seen on Sulawesi.
65. Fiery-browed Starling, Enodes erythrophris also known as “Flame-browed Myna” and “Fiery-browed Myna”. Seen on Sulawesi.
66. Grosbeak Starling, Scissirostrum dubium also known as “Grosbeak Myna” and “Finch-billed Myna”. Seen on Sulawesi.
67. Island Thrush, Turdus poliocephalus celebensis also known as “Sulawesi Island Thrush”. Seen on Sulawesi.
68. Sulawesi Blue Flycatcher, Cyornis omissus also known as “Sulawesi Jungle-flycatcher”. Seen on Sulawesi.
69. Blue-fronted Blue Flycatcher, Cyornis hoevelli also known as “Blue-fronted Flycatcher” and “Hoevell’s Warbling-flycatcher, Eumyias hoevelli”. Seen on Sulawesi.
70. Turquoise Flycatcher, Eumyias panayensis also known as “Turquoise Warbling-flycatcher”. Seen on Sulawesi.
71. Great Shortwing, Heinrichia calligyna also known as “Heinrichia”. Seen on Sulawesi.
72. Olive-backed Sunbird, Cinnyris jugularis plateni also known as “Sahul Sunbird” and “Yellow-faced Sunbird”. Seen on Sulawesi.
73. Olive-backed Sunbird, Cinnyris jugularis frenatus also known as “Sahul Sunbird” and “Yellow-faced Sunbird”. Seen on Halmahera.
74. Crimson Sunbird, Aethopyga siparaja beccarii also known as “Sulawesi Crimson Sunbird”. Seen on Sulawesi.
75. Chestnut Munia, Lonchura atricapilla brunneiceps also known as “Black-headed Munia”. Seen on Sulawesi.

Mammal List

The notation (D) is given after the common name for a mammal found dead, these do not count towards the total but are included for completeness.

Common Name	Scientific Name
Brushtail Possums and Cuscuses (Phalangeridae)
(Sulawesi) Bear Cuscus	Ailurops ursinus
Small Sulawesi Cuscus (D)	Strigocuscus celebensis
Old World Fruit Bats (Pteropodidae)
Dagger-toothed Long-nosed Fruit Bat	Macroglossus minimus
False Vampire Bats (Megadermatidae)
Lesser False Vampire	Megaderma spasma
Horseshoe Bats (Rhinolophidae)
Broad-eared Horseshoe Bat	Rhinolophus euryotis
Squirrels (Sciuridae)
Sulawesi Giant Squirrel	Rubrisciurus rubriventer
Celebes Dwarf Squirrel	Prosciurillus murinus
Whitish Dwarf Squirrel	Prosciurillus leucomus
Lowland Long-nosed Squirrel	Hyosciurus ileile
Old World Monkeys (Cercopithecidae)
Moor Macaque	Macaca maura
Celebes (Black) Crested Macaque	Macaca nigra
Tarsiers (Tarsiidae)
Gursky’s Spectral Tarsier	Tarsius spectrumgurskyae
Old World Mice and Rats (Muridae)
Brown Rat	Rattus norvegicus
Oceanic Dolphins (Delphinidae)
Spinner Dolphin	Stenella longirostris

Total

13

Reptiles and Amphibians List

The notation (D) is given after the common name for a reptile found dead, these do not count towards the total but are included for completeness.

Common Name	Scientific Name
Vipers (Viperidae)
Bornean Keeled Green Pit Viper (North Philippine Temple Pitviper)	Tropidolaemus subannulatus
Pythons (Pythonidae)
Reticulated Python (D)	Malayopython reticulatus
Colubrid Snakes (Colubridae)
Striped Bronzeback (D)	Dendrelaphis modestus
Short-tailed Reed Snake	Calamaria virgulata
Agamids (Agamidae)
Flying Lizard sp.	Draco walkeri
Sulawesi Lined Gliding Lizard	Draco spilonotus
Amboina Sailfin Lizard	Hydrosaurus amboinensis
Geckos (Gekkonidae)
Common House Gecko	Hemidactylus frenatus
Tokay Gecko	Gekko gecko
Monitors (Varanidae)
Common Water Monitor	Varanus salvator
Skinks (Scincidae)
Common Sun Skink	Eutropis multifasciata
Rough Mabuya	Eutropis rudis
Littoral Whiptail Skink	Emoia atrocostata
Shrub Whiptail Skink	Emoia longicauda
Indonesian Brown Rainbow Skink	Carlia fusca
Sphenomorphine Skink sp.	Sphenomorphus puncticentralis
True Toads (Bufonidae)
Sulawesian Toad	Ingerophrynus celebensis
Asian Common Toad	Duttaphrynus melanostictus
Typical Frogs (Ranidae)
Sulawesi White-lipped Frog	Chalcorana mocquardii
“Moluccas Frog”	Papurana moluccana

Total

18

Butterfly and Moth List

Common Name	Scientific Name
Swallowtails and Parnassians (Papilionidae)
Ascalaphus Swallowtail	Papilio ascalaphus
Great Mormon Swallowtail	Papilio memnon
Common Mormon Swallowtail	Papilio polytes
Swallowtail sp.	Papilio gigon
Ulysses Butterfly	Papilio ulysses
Sea Green Swallowtail	Papilio lorquinianus
Lime Swallowtail	Papilio demoleus
Peacock Swallowtail	Papilio blumei
Common Birdwing	Troides helena
Haliphron Birdwing	Troides haliphron
Tailed Jay	Graphium agamemnon
Sulawesi Blue Triangle	Graphium monticolus
Milon’s Swallowtail	Graphium milon
Red-bodied Swallowtail sp.	Pachliopta polyphontes
Whites, Yellows, and Sulphurs (Pieridae)
Lemon Migrant	Catopsilia pomona
Orange Migrant	Catopsilia scylla
Grass Yellow sp.	Eurema tominia
Common Grass Yellow	Eurema hecabe
Three-spotted Grass Yellow	Eurema blanda
Common Albatross	Appias paulina
Chocolate Albatross	Appias lyncida
Striped Albatross	Appias libythea
Psyche	Leptosia nina
Jezebel sp.	Delias surprisa
Brush-footed Butterflies (Nymphalidae)
Violet Lacewing	Cethosia myrina
Lacewing sp.	Cethosia sp.
Faun sp.	Faunis menado
Common Tiger	Danaus genutia
Plain Tiger	Danaus chrysippus
Blanchard’s Ghost	Idea blanchardii
Ghost sp.	Idea durvillei
Tiger sp.	Ideopsis vitrea
Grey Glassy Tiger	Ideopsis juventa
Yellow Tiger	Parantica cleona
Orange Brushbrown	Mycalesis terminus
Horsfield’s Bushbrown	Mycalesis horsfieldi
Crow sp.	Euploea wallacei
Malay Cruiser	Vindula dejone
Philippine Five-Ring	Ypthima stellera
Ring sp.	Ypthima gavalisi
Common Sailer	Neptis hylas
Sailer sp.	Neptis ida
Sailer sp.	Lasippa neriphus
Rustic	Cupha erymanthis
Cupha sp.	Cupha maeonides
Great Eggfly	Hypolimnas bolina
Danaid Eggfly	Hypolimnas misippus
Grey Pansy	Junonia atlites
Map Butterfly sp.	Cyrestis strigata
Palm King	Amathusia phidippus
Great Evening Brown	Melanitis zitenius
Blue Tiger sp.	Tirumala choaspes
Gossamer-winged Butterflies (Lycaenidae)
Oakblue sp.	Arhopalini araxes
Psychonotis sp.	Psychonotis piepersii
Pea Blue	Lampides boeticus
Blue sp.	Monodontides cara
Callidula (Callidulidae)
Callidula sp.	Callidula fasciata
Skippers (Hesperiidae)
Lesser Dart	Potanthus omaha
Snow Flat sp.	Tagiades sp.
Underwing, Tiger, Tussock, and Allied Moths (Erebidae)
Tiger Moth sp.	Euchromia creusa
Handmaiden Moth sp.	Amata nigriceps
Triangular-striped Moth	Chalciope mygdon
Cutworm Moths and Allies (Noctuidae)
Forester Moth sp.	Ophthalmis cincta
Swallowtail Moths (Uraniidae)
Alcides sp.	Alcides cydnus
Geometer Moths (Geometridae)
Milionia sp.	Milionia delicatula
Emperor, Royal, Moon, and Giant Silk Moths (Saturniidae)
Golden Emperor Moth sp.	Loepa minahassae

Total

66

Selected Dragonfly and Damselfly List

Common Name	Scientific Name
Skimmers (Libellulidae)
Ditch Jewel	Brachthemis contaminata
Indonesian Red-winged Dragonfly	Neurothemis terminata
Red Percher	Neurothemis ramburii
Skimmer sp.	Neurothemis manadensis
Slender Skimmer	Orthetrum sabina
Green Skimmer	Orthetrum serapia
Asian Blood Tail	Lathrecista asiatica
Skimmer sp.	Agrionoptera longitudinalis
Wandering Glider	Pantala flavescens
Chalky Percher	Diplacodes trivialis
Skimmer sp.	Diplacina phoebe
Dancing Dropwing	Trithemis pallidinervis
Narrow-winged Damselflies (Coenagrionidae)
Variable Wisp	Agriocnemis femina

Total

13

Other Notable Taxa List

Common Name	Scientific Name
Jawed Land Leeches (Haemadipsidae)
Tiger Leech	Haemadipsa picta
Tarantulas (Theraphosidae)
Tarantula sp.	Lampropelma carpenteri
Orbweavers (Araneidae)
Orbweaver sp.	Argiope modesta
Oval Saint Andrew’s Cross Spider	Argiope aemula
Giant Golden Orbweaver	Nephila pilipes
Long-jawed Orbweavers (Tetragnathidae)
Orchard Spider sp.	Leucauge celebesiana
Huntsman Spiders (Sparassidae)
Clastes sp.	Clastes freycineti
Pantropical Huntsman Spider	Heteropoda venatoria
Longspinneret Spiders (Hersiliidae)
Longspinneret sp.	Hersilia sp.
Ants (Formicidae)
Asian Weaver Ant	Oecophylla smaragdina
Yellow Crazy Ant	Anoplolepis gracilipes
Ant sp.	Dolichodderus thoracicus
Lanternflies (Fulgoridae)
Scamandra sp.	Scamandra daphne
Thread-waisted Wasps (Sphecidae)
Sphex sp.	Sphex madasummae
Hornets, Paper Wasps, Potter Wasps, and Allies (Vespidae)
Greater Banded Hornet	Vespa tropica
Honey Bees, Bumble Bees, and Allies (Apidae)
Broad-handed Carpenter Bee	Xylocopa latipes
Black Dwarf Honey Bee	Apis andreniformis
Neon Cloak-and-dagger Bee	Thyreus nitidulus
Common Notch-toothed Stingless Bee	Heterotrigona itama
True Weevils (Curculionidae)
Red Stripe Weevil	Rhynchoporus vulneratus
Short-horned Grasshoppers (Acrididae)
Javanese Grasshopper	Valanga nigricornis
Giant Land Snails (Achantinidae)
African Giant Snail	Lissachatina fulica
Periwinkle Snails (Littorinidae)
Scabra Periwinkle	Littoraria scabra
Ghost and Fiddler Crabs (Ocypodidae)
Pallid Ghost Crab	Ocypode pallidula
Shore Crabs (Grapsidae)
Mottled Lightfoot Crab	Grapsus albolineatus

Total

25

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