Sulawesi-Halmahera Birding 16D15N

From the misty highlands and luxuriant lowland rainforests of Sulawesi to the Australasian-influenced forests of Halmahera in the historic Moluccan “Spice Islands,” this itinerary spans an exceptional range of habitats. Designed to maximize species diversity, the tour targets more than one hundred range-restricted and endemic birds, featuring a dazzling array of parrots, fruit doves, and one of the world’s richest collections of endemic kingfishers.

Key highlights include sought-after species such as Ivory-breasted Pitta, Sulawesi Pitta, North Moluccan Pitta, the remarkable Maleo, Purple-bearded Bee-eater, Knobbed Hornbill, Sulawesi Hornbill, Goliath Coucal, Azure Dollarbird, Purple-winged Roller, and the monotypic Hylocitrea. On Halmahera, birding in primary rainforest offers the unforgettable opportunity to observe Wallace’s Standardwing at its display site, a true bird-of-paradise experience. Combined with dramatic volcanic landscapes, deep historical roots of the Land of Spices, and the warm hospitality of local communities, this Sulawesi–Halmahera birding expedition delivers a rich blend of biodiversity, culture, and adventure across one of Indonesia’s most fascinating regions.