Timor-Leste is part of the Wallacea biodiversity hotspot, with over 260 bird species recorded, including at least 26 Timor endemics found nowhere else on Earth. The Timor green-pigeon, Timor imperial-pigeon, and iris lorikeet are among the highlights. From montane cloud forest on Ramelau to coastal mangroves and the dry savannahs of the south coast, every habitat holds birding surprises.
- 260+ bird species recorded in Timor-Leste
- 26 Timor endemic species, some extremely range-restricted
- Mount Ramelau montane forest: Timor green-pigeon, Timor bush-warbler
- Nino Konis Santana National Park: yellow-crested cockatoo, olive-headed lorikeet
- Ataúro Island: brown booby colonies, frigatebirds, terns
- Best birding season: dry season May–November
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