Wildlife
Sea Eagle
The White Bellied Sea Eagle is a native of Koh Chang and is closely related to other eagles, hawks and kites around the world. Found from India, through SE Asia to even Australia they thrive and live around coastal areas ... Read More »
Pied Hornbill
Extremely threatened and amazing to see the pied Hornbill can be found on Koh Chang, but sadly it can be rare. Their amazing bill sets them apart and makes them fairly easy to see high up in the treetops where ... Read More »
Koh Chang Butterflies
Seen quite a bit and always splendid these butterflies can be found on Koh Chang: just about anytime – all year long. Certainly one of the most beautiful things we have on the island. There are probably dozens of types, ... Read More »
Koh Chang Scorpions
Scorpions are fairly common on the island although you might never know that, as they are mainly nocturnal and quite shy creatures. In the movies their sting is lethal and they more or less act like predators to humans but ... Read More »
Himalayan Swiftlet
The Himalayan Swiftlet, of Koh Chang, is a small swift found here among the wildlife refuge of the national park that takes up to 70% of the island. The Swiflet is one of the few animals in the world that ... Read More »
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
The Eurasian Tree Sparrow is a very common bird found on Koh Chang. They range all over Eurasia and are also now found in North America. In North America they were introduced about 100 years ago and like many introduced ... Read More »
Pink Necked Green Pigeon
The Pink Necked Green Pigeon, which are found are Koh Chang, are a colorful bird that tneds to blend into the foliage around making them quite hard to spot when in their native habitat. They are found throughout SE Asia ... Read More »
Fork Tailed Fly Catcher
The Flycatcher is found nesting high up in the trees on Koh Chang and have a magnificent tail and plumage. They can range from built up areas to farmland. They nest with around 3 eggs at a time and feed ... Read More »
Rana Koh Chang Frog
Our very own frog, found only here on Koh Chang! As pointed out below this might not be a real picture of one, but we are working on getting one! The Rana Frog was once thought only to live on ... Read More »
Asian Elephant
Koh Chang actually translates as “Elephant Island” but that is not because they are native here. Actually there are several natural formations that are said to resemble the animlas. The Asian Elephant is a smaller cousin of its’ relatives in ... Read More »
