The Micronesian Megapode is classified as endangered with a population estimated at around 2,000 and this bird was part of a pair that was photographed here today in the Northern Mariana Islands #BirdsSeenIn2026
The White-throated Ground Dove is endemic to the Micronesian Region of Oceania and this image was taken shortly after dawn today as the bird was foraging in this Ironwood tree #BirdsSeenIn2026
Mariana Crow, critically endangered with a global population of less than 300 birds, and yet this bird showed well here today on Rota Island in the Commonwealth of Mariana Islands #BirdsSeenIn2026
The Tinian Monarch was thought extinct for many decades after massive land clearing took place on Tinian Island after World War II but this little gem has since proved somewhat resilient and made a most welcome appearance for the photographers earlier today #BirdsSeenIn2026
Micronesian Rufous Fantail posing obligingly for the paparazzi today here in the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands #BirdsSeenIn2026
There are are over 100 White-eye species globally but surely this Golden White-eye photographed here today on Saipan whilst feeding on this wild pawpaw must surely rank as one of the most attractive #BirdsSeenIn2026
This Micronesian Starling, endemic to the Micronesian Region of Oceania, made a brief appearance in the sun much to the delight of the attending photographers #BirdsSeenIn2026
The Palau Owl is endemic to The Republic of Palau and last night this particular bird made a most welcome appearance for the cameras #BirdsSeenIn2026
The White-browed Crake has a broad range from the Indian Subcontinent eastwards into Oceania and this image was taken this morning here in The Republic of Palau #BirdsSeenIn2026
Palau Cicadabird, one of 13 endemic birds here in the Republic of Palau, posing obligingly for the paparazzi today #BirdsSeenIn2026
This endemic Palau Fantail paused momentarily for the camera here today in Koror State, the Republic of Palau #BirdsSeenIn2026
Palau Bush Warbler making a welcome appearance and one of around 13 endemic birds found here in the Republic of Palau #BirdsSeenIn2026
Palau Flycatcher singing here today in the Republic of Palau: the westernmost sovereign nation of the Micronesia Region of Oceania #BirdsSeenIn2026
Reminiscing on this image of a male Mikado Pheasant, surely one of Taiwan’s iconic birds, whilst currently on a one-night layover here in Taipei before departing for Palau #BirdsSeenIn2026
Black-tailed Godwits in flight here in China #BirdsSeenIn2026
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Happy Chinese New Year #BirdsSeenIn2026
Brown-throated Sunbird: one of ten species of sunbird found in China and showing well his multi-coloured coat #BirdsSeenIn2026
There are around 22 Parrotbill species globally and China is home to almost 90% including this Vinous-throated Parrotbill, making the Middle Kingdom a must-visit destination for photographers interested in this family #BirdsSeenIn2026
The Nuthatches of China: 1) Giant 2) Eurasian 3) Chinese 4) Przevalski’s 5) Chestnut-vented 6) Chestnut-bellied 7) Beautiful 8) Velvet-fronted 9) Yellow-billed 10) Yunnan and 11) White-tailed Nuthatch #BirdsSeenIn2026
Blue-fronted Redstart here in the Himalayas posing back-and-front much to the delight of the attending photographers #BirdsSeenIn2026
Wren Babblers of the Himalayas: 1) Rufous-throated 2) Eye-browed 3) Pygmy 4) Mishmi 5) Streaked 6) Bar-winged 7) Long-billed 8) Grey-bellied 9) Scaly-breasted #BirdsSeenIn2026
Mishmi Wren Babbler and his Himalayan habitat #BirdsSeenIn2026
Grey-bellied Wren Babbler singing in the forests of Yunnan Province, China #BirdsSeenIn2026
Fire-tailed Myzornis: the green emerald of the Himalayas #BirdsSeenIn2026
All eight Sibia species globally can be seen in China including this one appropriately named as the Long-tailed Sibia #BirdsSeenIn2026
There are seven true Barwing species globally and six occur in China, making The Middle Kingdom a must-visit location and this Spectacled Barwing with his ivory-rimmed eyeglasses is one of them #BirdsSeenIn2026
White-necklaced Partridge, a China endemic, showing well its priceless jewellery #BirdsSeenIn2026.
Ruddy Kingfisher showing well his scarlet bill, white throat patch and russet coat #BirdsSeenIn2026
Yellow-vented Warbler in full song today showing very well his yellow supercilium and median crown stripe sandwiched between two green lateral stripes #BirdsSeenIn2026
