There are a lot of places in West Papua province of Indonesia where visitors can go to watch Birds of Paradise, possum, monitor lizard and butterflies.
One of them is Susnguakti forest in Manokwari regency. Visitors usually spend 3 days/ 2 nights in a basecamp that is built for visitors.
Lesser Birds of Paradise in Susnguakti forest of Manokwari |
During the day, they can walk in the jungle to find such birds as Common Paradise Kingfisher, Yellow-billed Kingfisher, Rufous-bellied Kookaburra, Black-billed Fruit Dove, Eclectus Parrot, Golden Cuckooshrike, Pink-spotted Fruit Dove, Blyth's Hornbill, King Bird of Paradise, Magnificent Riflebird, and Lesser Birds of Paradise.
Butterflies such as Silky Owl Butterfly, Cruiser Butterfly, and Blue Mountain Swallowtail butterfly can also be watched in the forest.
Cuscus Possum in Susnguakti forest |
Visitors need to bring binoculars, flashlight and camera for the wildlife watching tour in Susnguakti forest of Manokwari.
For further info, please, contact me (Charles Roring) by whatsapp to: +6281332245180 or by email to: peace4wp@gmail.com.