5 days | 4 Nights Biak Birds Photography
2 Person
5 Days
PRESS RELEASE | BIAK BIRDS
Biak Island is a paradise for bird photographers, offering a diverse range of endemic species. Some of the notable birds you can expect to see include:
Endemic Birds:
Biak Paradise Kingfisher: A striking bird found in lowland forest and dense secondary growth forest on Biak.
Biak Myzomela: A small, colorful bird endemic to Biak.
Biak Gerygone: A bird species known for its distinctive song.
Biak White-eye: A small bird with a white eye ring, easy to locate in secondary forests.
Biak Black Flycatcher: A bird species found in the forests of Biak.
Biak Monarch: A beautiful bird with distinctive plumage.
Biak Leaf Warbler: A bird species recently split from Island Leaf Warbler.
Other Birds:
Great-billed Heron: A large heron species found in coastal areas.
Gurney's Eagle: A powerful bird of prey.
Claret-breasted Fruit Dove: A colorful dove species.
Nicobar Pigeon: A large pigeon species with distinctive plumage.
Palm Cockatoo: A large parrot species known for its distinctive call.
Red-fronted Lorikeet:
A small parrot species with bright plumage.
Beach Kingfisher: A kingfisher species found in coastal areas.
To capture stunning images of these birds, consider the following tips
Best Time:
The dry season (April to October) is generally considered the prime time for birding in West Papua.
Local Guides: Demi, Knowledgeable local guides can help you find the best locations and identify the birds you see.
Equipment: Pack binoculars with good zoom and a camera with a telephoto lens to capture distant birds.
Patience:
Be patient and practice quiet observation, as birds are most active at dawn and dusk.
Several tour packages are available for birdwatching and photography in Biak Island, including
4D/3N Birdwatching Biak Numfour: Explore the island's unique bird species.
Available Program:
19th Jan: Speedboat from Manokwari to Numfor. Afternoon birding
20th Jan: Birding on Numfor
21st Jan: Speedboat to Biak. Afternoon birding
22nd Jan: Birding on Biak
23rd Jan: Deeparture