Sonder is a small subdistrict town in the Minahasa Highland of North Sulawesi, Indonesia. It is a peaceful and green area with farmlands, hills, forests, and mountain slopes. The weather is cool, and the landscape is beautiful. This makes Sonder a good place for birdwatching.
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| Warbling White-eye |
There are a lot of species of birds that live in the forest, farmland and wetland of Sonder. Some of them are endemic to Sulawesi island. Visitors who enjoy birding can walk through the villages, along the small roads, and on forest trails. Most birdwatching activities are done early in the mornings or in the late afternoons when birds are more active.
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| Hair-crested Drongo (white-eye) in Sonder's farm forest of Minahasa highland |
Here are some of the many birds that can be seen in Sonder:
Endemic Birds (only found in Sulawesi and nearby islands):- Sulawesi Myzomela
- Sulawesi Pygmy Woodpecker
- Sulawesi Drongo
- Sulawesi Babbler
- Sulawesi Leaf Warbler
- Sulawesi Blue Flycatcher
- Yellow-sided Flowerpecker
- Crimson-crowned Flowerpecker
- Finch-billed Myna
- White-necked Myna
- Sulawesi Myna
- Sulawesi Scops Owl
- Sulawesi Serpent Eagle
- Black-naped Fruit Dove
- Ashy Woodpecker
- Yellow-billed Malkoha
- Rusty-bellied Fantail
- Sulawesi Cuckoo
- Sulawesi Goshawk
- Black-crowned White-eye
- Pale Blue Monarch
- Collared Kingfisher
- Sacred Kingfisher
- White-breasted Woodswallow
- Barn Swallow
- Pacific Swallow
- Uniform Swiftlet
- Grey-rumped Treeswift
- Glossy Swiftlet
- Little Egret
- Cattle Egret
- Purple Heron
- Spotted Dove
- Brown Cuckoo Dove
- Emerald Dove
- Zebra Dove
- Black-naped Oriole
- Sahul Sunbird
- Crimson Sunbird
- Brown-throated Sunbird
- Sooty-headed Bulbul
- Yellow-vented Bulbul
- Eurasian Tree Sparrow
- Mountain White-eye
- Chestnut Munia
- Scaly-breasted Munia
- Asian Glossy Starling
- White-eyed Spangled Drongo
- Peregrine Falcon
- Brahminy Kite
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| Sonder town in Minahasa highland |
Birdwatchers who visit Sonder town can stay in homestays in the area. They can also join a local birding guide who knows the best places to see birds. A typical birding trip can last one to three days. Local people are friendly and often help visitors find the best paths.
In conclusion, Sonder is a good destination for birdwatchers who want to see Sulawesi’s unique birds in a quiet and natural setting. The area is easy to reach from Manado and offers a great experience for nature lovers.
If you are interested in taking a birding tour in Minahasa, please, contact me (Charles Roring) by email to: peace4wp@gmail.com or by whatsapp to: +6281332245180.
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