Lesser Sunda Birding 18D17N

Spanning key islands such as Flores, Sumba, Timor, and Komodo, this extended itinerary focuses on the region’s exceptional endemic diversity, with target species including Sumba Hornbill, Yellow-crested Cockatoo, Sumba Boobook, and Timor Leaf Warbler, alongside many other birds found nowhere else on Earth. Each island reveals a distinct avifaunal character shaped by long isolation and unique ecological conditions.

Situated within the Wallacea biogeographical zone, the Lesser Sundas form a natural transition between Asian and Australasian fauna, allowing birders to observe species from both realms on a single journey. The route traverses a remarkable range of habitats—from cool montane forests in Flores and dry savannas of Sumba to coastal woodlands, rocky shorelines, and coral-fringed islands around Komodo—creating a rich and varied birding experience that combines biodiversity, scenery, and biogeography in one comprehensive expedition.