2026 8 Days Hainan Birding Tour

In early January 2026, we led an eight-day birding trip to Hainan Island, aiming to explore the island’s rich tropical avifauna with a focus on its famed endemics. From the rainforests of the southern mountains to the coastal wetlands in the west, the itinerary covered key habitats and proved highly productive, with a total of 142 species recorded. Highlights included excellent views of all three Hainan endemics—Hainan Peacock-Pheasant, Hainan Partridge, and Hainan Leaf Warbler—as well as a memorable encounter with the critically endangered Spoon-billed Sandpiper on the mudflats.