Ornithology in Burma

The topography of Myanmar consists of the Ayeyarwady Delta, the Chin Hills, the Naga Hills, and the Shan Plateau. Myanmar is home to many different types of birds, including some that are endangered.

1. The White-bellied Heron is the national bird of Myanmar. It is a large heron with a white belly and gray upperparts. The White-bellied Heron is found in wetlands and near rivers throughout Myanmar.

2. The Burmese Ruby-throated Bulbul is a brightly-colored songbird found in Myanmar. The male has a red throat and the female has a yellow throat. These birds are found in forests and gardens.

3. The Greater Adjutant Stork is a large stork with a white head and neck and a black body. These birds are found near wetlands in Myanmar. They are endangered due to habitat loss and hunting.

4. The Asian Openbill is a large wading bird with a distinctive bill that is open at the tip. These birds are found in wetlands throughout Myanmar. They feed on snails and other invertebrates.

5. The White-necked Rock Thrush is a small thrush with a white neck and gray upperparts. These birds are found in forests and rocky habitats in Myanmar. They eat insects and other small animals.

6. The Blue-winged Leafbird is a small songbird with blue wings and a yellow belly. These birds are found in forests and gardens in Myanmar. They eat insects and other small animals.

7. The Black-naped Monarch is a small songbird with a black nape and yellow throat. These birds are found in forests in Myanmar. They eat insects and other small animals.

8. The Chestnut-vented Nuthatch is a small songbird with a chestnut back and white belly. These birds are found in forests in Myanmar. They eat insects and other small animals.

9. The Asian Paradise Flycatcher is a small songbird with a black head and tail and white underparts. These birds are found in forests in Myanmar. They eat insects and other small animals.

10. The Rufous-necked Hornbill is a large bird with a black body and a rufous neck. These birds are found in forests in Myanmar. They eat insects and other small animals.