North Maluku – Morotai Birding 5D4N

Birding in Morotai, North Maluku, offers an excellent introduction to the unique avifauna of the northern Moluccas within a focused 5 days and 4 nights program. Birding across lowland forests, forest edges, and village habitats, the tour targets Morotai endemics such as Morotai (Dusky) Friarbird, Morotai Spangled Drongo, Morotai Paradise-kingfisher, and Morotai White-eye. The island also supports several endemic subspecies including Chattering Lory, Halmahera Paradise-crow, and Sultan’s (Moluccan) Myzomela, making Morotai a rewarding destination for birders seeking localized Moluccan taxa.

In addition to these highlights, a wide range of other species may be encountered, including Violet-necked Lory, Cinnamon-bellied Imperial Pigeon, Halmahera Swiftlet, Varied and Halmahera (Moluccan) Goshawks, Moluccan Scops Owl, Moluccan Hanging Parrot, Drab Whistler, Moluccan Cuckooshrike, Halmahera Golden Bulbul, and Halmahera Flowerpecker. Combined with Morotai’s quiet landscapes and relaxed birding conditions, this short itinerary offers a well-balanced and immersive birding experience in North Maluku.