His enthusiasm for this wonderful pastime motivates non-birders as well as seasoned birders. Close to 400 species of birds reside in or visit Khao Sok National Park. You're likely to see plenty of exotic tropical birds on our trips to Phang Nga bay trip, Trang, or Tarutao where mangrove forests are common. Thailand has 15 species. Most of them have bright plumage.
Kingfishers typically perch in trees in an upright exposed posture.
They often plunge-dive in the water for food. They eat fish, shrimp, other small aquatic animals, insects and occasionally small terrestrial animals such as lizards. Some species, such as the White-throated kingfisher, inhabit inland areas. They re commonly seen around rice fields looking for lizards, frogs, and insects. They re absolutely stunning when the sunlight hits their beautiful shiny blue feathers.