BIRDING TOURS – Raja Ampat herping

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Explore the incredible wildlife of Raja Ampat and West Papua with Raja Ampat Herping! From vibrant birds of paradise to elusive snakes and reptiles, our expert-led tours take you deep into the heart of nature. Whether by longboat through island forests or 4WD into Papua’s wild landscapes, adventure awaits!

Malagufuk Birding

Malagufuk is a small village in the forests of Sorong Regency, known for its lowland rainforest species. It’s one of the best places in West Papua for a deep-forest birding experience.
Key Locations: Malagufuk forest trails
Target Birds:Black Lory (Chalcopsitta atra)
Twelve-wired Bird-of-Paradise (Seleucidis melanoleuca)
Magnificent Riflebird (Ptiloris magnificus)
King Bird-of-Paradise (Cicinnurus regius)
Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida)
Papuan Pitta (Erythropitta macklotii)
Northern Cassowary (Casuarius unappendiculatus)
Unlike Raja Ampat, which requires boat travel, Malagufuk is accessed by a 4WD drive from Sorong, followed by a trek into the village. Birding in Malagufuk involves walking along forest trails and sometimes wading through muddy terrain.
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7 DAYS / 6 MALAGUFUK
7 DAY BIRDING MALAGUFUK

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Waigeo birding

Raja Ampat is well-known for its incredible marine biodiversity, but it’s also home to some amazing bird species, including the Wilson’s Bird-of-Paradise (Cicinnurus respublica) and the Red Bird-of-Paradise (Paradisaea rubra).
Key Locations: Waigeo Island (Saplaga, Warimak, and nearby forests)
Target Birds:Wilson’s Bird-of-Paradise
Red Bird-of-Paradise
Western Crowned Pigeon (Goura cristata)
Raja Ampat Pitohui (Pitohui cerviniventris)
Palm Cockatoo (Probosciger aterrimus)
Eclectus Parrot (Eclectus roratus)
Blyth’s Hornbill (Rhyticeros plicatus)
Most birding in Raja Ampat is done on Waigeo Island, where birders hike early in the morning to special hides to see birds-of-paradise performing their courtship displays
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7 DAYS/ 6 N MALAGUFUK/WAIGEO
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Best Time for Birding

Birding in Waigeo (Raja Ampat) and Malagufuk is possible year-round, but some months are better than others due to weather and bird activity.

The best months for birding in Raja Ampat and Malagufuk are September to December, when birds are most active, and there is less rain.