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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | The country's largest national park, and regarded as one of [[Thailand's]] most important remaining wildlife habitats, Kaeng Krachan is truly a birdwatching must. Located only 3 hours drive from Bangkok, Kaeng Krachan boasts some of the best forest, birding and wildlife viewing opportunities in the country. | + | Phetchaburi. The country's largest national park, and regarded as one of [[Thailand's]] most important remaining wildlife habitats, Kaeng Krachan is truly a birdwatching must. Located only 3 hours drive from Bangkok, Kaeng Krachan boasts some of the best forest, birding and wildlife viewing opportunities in the country. |
==Birds== | ==Birds== | ||
===Notable Species=== | ===Notable Species=== | ||
− | With over 400 bird species, the park is home to five species of hornbill: the [[Great Hornbill]], [[Pied Hornbill]], [[Brown Hornbill]], [[Wreathed Hornbill]] and [[Plain- | + | With over 400 bird species, the park is home to five species of hornbill: the [[Great Hornbill]], [[Pied Hornbill]], [[Brown Hornbill]], [[Wreathed Hornbill]] and [[Plain-pouched Hornbill]]. |
At the higher elevations of the park other delights include the [[Long-tailed Broadbill]] and the [[Rachet-tailed Treepie]] (in Thailand, can only be found in Kaeng Krachan). | At the higher elevations of the park other delights include the [[Long-tailed Broadbill]] and the [[Rachet-tailed Treepie]] (in Thailand, can only be found in Kaeng Krachan). |
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Overview
Phetchaburi. The country's largest national park, and regarded as one of Thailand's most important remaining wildlife habitats, Kaeng Krachan is truly a birdwatching must. Located only 3 hours drive from Bangkok, Kaeng Krachan boasts some of the best forest, birding and wildlife viewing opportunities in the country.
Birds
Notable Species
With over 400 bird species, the park is home to five species of hornbill: the Great Hornbill, Pied Hornbill, Brown Hornbill, Wreathed Hornbill and Plain-pouched Hornbill.
At the higher elevations of the park other delights include the Long-tailed Broadbill and the Rachet-tailed Treepie (in Thailand, can only be found in Kaeng Krachan).
Check-list
Birds you can see here include:
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Other Wildlife
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Site Information
History and Use
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Areas of Interest
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Access and Facilities
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Contact Details
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External Links
Birding company : www.wildwatchthailand.com Content and images originally posted by Thaibirds