Na Hin Forest Birding Site, Laos | Wildtour
Summary
Na Hin is a limestone-karst birding site in Khammouane Province and one of the best-known specialist birding destinations in Laos. Its reputation grew rapidly following the discovery of the Bare-faced Bulbul, a highly distinctive limestone species that became an immediate target for visiting birders. The surrounding karst, forest edge, and wooded valleys also hold a rich array of regional specialities, making Na Hin much more than a single-species stop.
Among the most sought-after birds are Red-collared and Pale-headed Woodpeckers, Blue-naped and Eared Pittas, Limestone Wren-Babbler, Green Cochoa, Pale-capped Pigeon, Spot-bellied Eagle-Owl and a varied selection of barbets, hornbills, raptors and forest passerines. The mix of limestone specialists and broader Indochinese forest birds gives the site unusually high value for a relatively compact area. Na Hin works best as part of a Laos or cross-border Indochina itinerary, particularly for birders who want to add limestone endemics and difficult regional species to a Vietnam-focused trip.
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