Find information about the top birdwatching sites in the Lesser Sundas
The string of islands east of Bali are a fascinating region of Indonesia to go birding, and one that’s growing in popularity. Access to the main islands is pretty easy, and the sites themselves are not difficult to reach. For those that try birding in the Lesser Sundas very high endemism awaits, plus some fascinating scenery and culture.
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| Site | What's there? |
|---|---|
| Lombok | The short hop across Wallace's line ensures a trip to Lombok has birds to make it worthwhile. |
| Komodo | Famous for giant lizards, but also great for Yellow-crested Cockatoo! |
| Flores | Great scenery and great birds. The large selection of endemics ranges from the easy to the very hard. |
| Wetar | Not an easy place to get to, but anyone who tries it will be rewarded with a selection of endemics that very few people have ever seen. |
| Sumba | Easy roadside birding, beautiful scenery and amazing local culture; and a ton of endemics! |
| Timor | Easy access to some great sites and birds. A trip to Timor is well worthwhile. |
| Alor & Pantar | Seldom visited, but with a good range of local specialities, with affinities to both Flores and Timor |
| Rote | This small island off Timor is getting a great reputation for some of the hard to find Timor endemics, plus its own endemic forms |
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