Birding Highlights: Annam Golden-breasted Fulvetta (Endemic - Subspecies), Indochinese Fulvetta (Near Endemic), Brownish-backed Sibia (Near Endemic - Subspecies), Black-crowned Barwing (Near Endemic), Gray-cheeked Warbler, Chestnut-crowned Warbler, Black-faced Warbler, Grey-crowned Tit, Red-tailed Minla, Green-tailed Sunbird,...
Location: Ngoc Linh Nature Reserve - Central Vietnam
Best time to visit: December to May
Ngoc Linh Birding Trails is a network of narrow mountain trails going into one of the most beautiful rainforests of Vietnam. These trails belong to Ngoc Linh Nature Reserve, one of the best birding hotspots in Central Vietnam, located in Kon Tum province.
Walking on the trails in this area can sometimes be quite challenging as they have steep slopes and it can be muddy or wet so good walking boots or footwear with a good grip are recommended. Some amazing specialities of Vietnam can be found on the trails include Annam Golden-breasted Fulvetta (Endemic - Subspecies), Indochinese Fulvetta (Near Endemic), Brownish-backed Sibia (Near Endemic - Subspecies), Black-crowned Barwing (Near Endemic) and other beautiful birds such as Gray-cheeked Warbler, Chestnut-crowned Warbler, Black-faced Warbler, Grey-crowned Tit, Red-tailed Minla, Green-tailed Sunbird,...
***Bird Photography: Please note that you need luck if you want to get good pictures of those birds on birding trails. These stunning birds are the most difficult species to photograph.