The Birds of Tropical Paradise Koh Phra Thong - Thailand
Oriental Pied Hornbill
Scientific name: Anthracoceros albirostrisSize: Up to 90cm
More: Found across Asia. Lives in subtropical or tropical lowland forest. Trademark is large, long bill which is not made of solid bone but of a honeycomb tissue. Eat mainly fruit, but they also take insects and small animals including reptiles, birds and mammals. Their characteristic cackle sounds like a witch.
Lesser Adjutant
Scientific name: Leptoptilos javanicusSize: Up to 120cm
More: Large wading stork found throughout Asia. Large wingspan of over 2m. Bare head and neck like a vulture.Feeds mainly on frogs and large insects, but also small birds, reptiles and rodents. Large scale development incl. aquaculture threatens the current global population of around 10,000 birds.
Blue Tailed Bee-Eater
Scientific name: Merops philippinusSize: Up to 25cm
More: A highly migratory bird which breeds in south east Asia. It is predominantly green. Its face has a narrow blue patch with a black eye stripe, and a yellow and brown throat. The tail is blue. It predominantly eats bees and dragonflies. It nests in sandbanks laying up to 7 eggs in a long tunnel.
Ruddy Kingfisher
Size: Up to 30cm
More: Has a very large, bright red bill and equally red legs. Inhabit forested areas from the temperate to tropical zones, often in thick jungles and rainforests Generally feed on fish, crustaceans, and large insects. The kingfisher's high, descending call is more often heard than the bird itself is seen.
Little Egret
Scientific name: Egretta ZargettaSize: Up to 65cm
More: Nests in colonies, often with other wading birds, usually on platforms of sticks in trees or shrubs or in a reedbed or bamboo grove. Found in open wetland habitat where they feed on a variety of animals such as insects, frogs, reptiles. At one time, the plumes of the Little Egret were in demand for decorating hats
PADI Dive Courses
Diving courses on Koh Phra Thong are conducted by the PADI Instructors from Blue Guru. A full range of PADI courses are offered up to Assistant Instructor. Also 18 different PADI specialty courses for refining skills and knowledge.
PADI 1 Day Specialties
Try one of these PADI 1 Day Specialties to improve your knowledge and diving skills.
Boat Diver
Drift Diver
Multilevel Diver
Navigation
Marine Habitats
This tropical Thai island is fortunate to benefit from diverse & healthy marine habitats. In Golden Buddha Bay there are coral reefs. In Koh Ra Channel there are expanses of seagrass and some of the densest mangrove forest in the country.
PADI Non-Dive Specialties
Don't dive? Introduce yourself to the idea with these Non-Diving PADI Specialties.
Project Aware
Coral Reef Conservation
Oxygen Administration
Equipment Specialist
Mr. Chuoi Bar and Huts
Mr. Chuoi's bar and huts is an excellent budget accommodation option for the intrepid traveller. Situated close to a private bay, surrounded by nature, with freshly prepared food and an excellent little bar - everyone enjoys their stay with Mr. Chuoi.
Camping on Koh Phra Thong
There are some opportunities to camp at Ko Wah's place, near the northern tip of the island. His resort has been left idle, but sheltered camping areas, wash facilities and an excellent club house remain. Also it has some of the best beach on the island
