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CUC PHUONG BIRD HIDES – NORTHERN VIETNAM
Birding Highlights: Tonkin Partridge (Endemic - Subspecies), Blue-rumped Pitta (Near Endemic), Bar-bellied Pitta (Near Endemic),...
Location: Cuc Phuong National Park - Northern Vietnam
Birding Regular number of bird species photographed from the hide: 10 species
Best time to visit: December to May
CUC PHUONG BIRD HIDES
Cuc Phuong Bird Hides is a network of bird-hides located in Cuc Phuong National Park – Northern Vietnam. These Hides give you a great opportunity of getting good quality photos of some of the most beautiful birds of Vietnam.
- Main targets: Tonkin Partridge (Endemic – Subspecies), Blue-rumped Pitta (Near Endemic), Bar-bellied Pitta (Near Endemic)
- Other species that can be photographed from these hides include: Rufous-throated Fulvetta, Siberian Thrush, Orange-headed Thrush, Japanese Thrush, White-tailed Flycatcher, Fujian Niltava, Rufous-tailed Robin,…and more.
TECHNICAL INFO & SUBJECT DISTANCES:
- Max Participants: 6 Persons
- Lenses: Long lenses of 500 to 600mm are ideal (Or 300mm +TC)
- Subject Distances: 4 – 10 meters. Main activity at 5.50 meters.
- Getting to the hides: The short walk to the hides is a little steep so footwear with a good grip are recommended.
SUGGESTED ITINERARIES FOR BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY TOUR WITH CUC PHUONG BIRD HIDES:
- Bird Photography Tour – Pittas and Specialities of Vietnam (14-Days)
- Bird Photography Tour – Best of Northern Vietnam (10-Days)
- Bird Hide Tour – Best of Northen Vietnam (6-Days)
PHOTOS WERE TAKEN FROM CUC PHUONG BIRD HIDES:
Bar-bellied Pitta (Near Endemic)
A male of Bar-bellied Pitta (Hydrornis elliotii) at Cuc Phuong Bird Hides. Photo by: Bui Duc Tien
A male of Bar-bellied Pitta (Hydrornis elliotii) at Cuc Phuong Bird Hides. Photo by: Bui Duc Tien