What that bird in Vietnam with yellow eyerings?
1/ northern hawk-cuckoo or rufous hawk-cuckoo (Hierococcyx hyperythrus)
2/ Hodgson's hawk-cuckoo (Hierococcyx nisicolor), also known as the whistling hawk-cuckoo
3/ lesser cuckoo (Cuculus poliocephalus)
4/ Himalayan cuckoo or Oriental cuckoo (Cuculus saturatus)
5/ cuckoo, common cuckoo, European cuckoo or Eurasian cuckoo (Cuculus canorus)
6/ Oriental cuckoo or Horsfield's cuckoo (Cuculus optatus)
7/ Little-ringed plover
8/ Eurasian sparrowhawk
The difference between the Common Redshank and the Spotted Redshank in Vietnam:
1/ Common Redshank
- Red bill at the base on both mandibles;
- White edge on the lower edge of the wings in flight.
2/ Spotted Redshank
- Red bill at the base on the lower mandible;
- Breeding ones have dark colors all over the body;
- Plain, dark wings with no white trailing edge.
The difference between the Yellow-browed Warbler and the Kloss's Leaf Warbler in Vietnam:
1/ Yellow-browed Warbler
- No pattern on top on the head;
- White underparts;
- More whitish light gray tone;
- Brow (supercillium): more white tone;
2/ Kloss's Leaf Warbler
- A blur vertical line (stripe, streak) from the upper base of the bill to the bottom of the nape;
- Dark patches (grey or black) on the sides and/or on the vent;
- More yellowish tone;
- Brow (supercillium): more yellow tone;
The birds with a red head in Vietnam could be:
1/ Scarlet-Backed Flowerpecker
(Dicaeum cruentatum)
Chim sâu lưng đỏ
Male: Remarkably with a scarlet or red stripe or line extending from the crown to the rump.
2/ Common flameback, also referred to as the common goldenback
(Gõ kiến vàng nhỏ, Dinopium javanense)
a woodpecker with a red head and golden color back.
3/ Red-Collared Woodpecker
Picus rabieri
4/ Red-headed trogon
(Nuốc bụng đỏ, Harpactes erythrocephalus)
Vietnam is home to some endangered and critically endangered primate species of which most are endemic to Vietnam or endemic to the region of Vietnam, Cambodia and Laos. If you are a wildlife enthusiasts and if you plan to travel to Vietnam, then these places may be on your itinerary for spotting these primates in the wild.
Vietnam possesses an amazing avifauna that is surprising to quite a few birding enthusiasts and ornithologists. The country has diverse terrain and has the territory stretching in different climatic zones which helps to make the favorable habitats for different bird species.
In May 1959 the Diem Regime – South Vietnam Republic passed a law called 10/59 (No. 10 Law in 1959) outlawing the Communists allowing brutal treatment to those having connection with communism. This created huge difficulties to the Communists in South Vietnam.
Vietnam is getting to be more of a popular travel destination for families. There are quite a few travel services oriented to family travel, to honeymooners, to senior travelers and to kids. In fact, most popular and must-see tourist attractions in Vietnam do offer services to families on holidays.
Da Lat with elevation of 1475m above sea level, located on the plateau of Lang Biang, was first discovered by the French and was turned into the premier escape destination for the French colonialists.
Phu Quoc Island include several offshore islands in southern Vietnam most of which are ringed with several pristine and white sandy beaches. The islands, which once were used to imprison Vietnamese patriots, are now chosen to be the prison by several luxury travelers who love sensational getaway beach holidays.
Con Dao Islands include several offshore islands in southern Vietnam most of which are ringed with several pristine and white sandy beaches. The islands, which once were used to imprison Vietnamese patriots, are now chosen to be the prison by several luxury travelers who love sensational getaway beach holidays.
Vung Tau is an extremely popular beach city for the wealthy travelers from Ho Chi Minh City (or Saigon). There is a wide range of activities you can do here: city tour of ancient French legacy, fishing communities, old battlefield tours...
