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Birds of Thailand
Lore covers 984 bird species that have been recorded in Thailand, and 801 of them are regular birds you can reasonably expect to see. You learn them from real photos taken by birders, one question at a time: pick the right name, earn points and keep a daily streak. It is free and it works in your browser, no app needed.
The most common birds in Thailand
These are the birds you will meet first. Lore starts every guide with the common species, so you learn what you actually see in the field.
- Common MynaResident
Acridotheres tristis - Zebra DoveResident
Geopelia striata - Oriental Magpie-RobinResident
Copsychus saularis - Rock PigeonResident
Columba livia - Asian OpenbillResident
Anastomus oscitans - Streak-eared BulbulResident
Pycnonotus conradi - Spotted DoveResident
Spilopelia chinensis - Ornate SunbirdResident
Cinnyris ornatus - Great MynaResident
Acridotheres grandis - Little EgretResident
Egretta garzetta - Large-billed CrowResident
Corvus macrorhynchos - Indochinese RollerResident
Coracias affinis - Red-wattled LapwingResident
Vanellus indicus - Eurasian Tree SparrowResident
Passer montanus - Coppersmith BarbetResident
Psilopogon haemacephalus - Scaly-breasted MuniaResident
Lonchura punctulata - Yellow-vented BulbulResident
Pycnonotus goiavier - Malaysian Pied-FantailResident
Rhipidura javanica - Brahminy KiteResident
Haliastur indus - Asian KoelResident
Eudynamys scolopaceus - Black-collared StarlingResident
Gracupica nigricollis - White-throated KingfisherResident
Halcyon smyrnensis - Little CormorantResident
Microcarbo niger - Oriental Pied HornbillResident
Anthracoceros albirostris - Ashy DrongoVisitor from the north
Dicrurus leucophaeus - Red JunglefowlResident
Gallus gallus - Red Collared-DoveResident
Streptopelia tranquebarica - Spotted OwletResident
Athene brama - Greater Racket-tailed DrongoResident
Dicrurus paradiseus - White-breasted WaterhenResident
Amaurornis phoenicurus - Black-crested BulbulResident
Rubigula flaviventris - Oriental Honey-buzzardVisitor from the north
Pernis ptilorhynchus - Asian Green Bee-eaterResident
Merops orientalis - Collared KingfisherResident
Todiramphus chloris - Brown ShrikeVisitor from the north
Lanius cristatus - Little HeronResident
Butorides atricapilla
Birds in Thailand through the year
Of the 801 regular birds in Thailand, Lore counts 392 resident species that stay all year and 102 winter visitors. The rest are partly migratory or irregular.
Most species are present in February (723 regular birds) and the fewest in June (543). Lore's guides follow the seasons, so you can learn the birds that are around this month, or the ones that arrive next month.
Regular birds present per month.
Which bird families are most common in Thailand?
The families with the most regular species in Thailand are Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats (65), Sandpipers and Allies (36), Bulbuls (35), Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (33) and Woodpeckers (32).
How Lore teaches you the birds
- Real photos. Every picture was taken by a birder and credited in the game.
- Guides for your region. Common birds, year-round birds, summer and winter visitors, birds by family, and more.
- A daily mystery bird. Clues first, the photo last.
- Challenges. Play the same birds as your friends in a group, or join the open Ultimate Birders' Challenge.
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Frequently asked questions
How many birds can I learn in Thailand? Lore has 984 species for Thailand, of which 801 are regular. The most common are the Common Myna, Zebra Dove and Oriental Magpie-Robin.
Is Lore free? Yes. Lore is free, has no ads and is made as a hobby. You do not need an account to start.
Where do the photos and data come from? Photos come from iNaturalist and Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences, and rarity and names come from eBird. See the photo credits.
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