# Identifying birds around homes and towns in Indonesia

> An illustrated guide to the birds most often seen in gardens, parks and towns in Indonesia: features, size and active time, from sourced data.

Source: https://panduanhewan.org/en/learn/identify-birds-around-homes/ · Updated 1 October 2026 · English · Bahasa Indonesia: https://panduanhewan.org/id/belajar/mengenali-burung-di-sekitar-rumah/
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### [Eurasian tree sparrow](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/passer-montanus/) (*Passer montanus*)

- Features: Chestnut crown; black spot on white cheek
- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Yellow-vented bulbul](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/pycnonotus-goiavier/) (*Pycnonotus goiavier*)

- Features: Yellow vent; dark line near eye
- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Sooty-headed bulbul](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sooty-headed-bulbul/) (*Pycnonotus aurigaster*)

- Features: Black head and crest, white rump, orange-red vent
- Size: About 19–21 cm
- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Spotted dove](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/spilopelia-chinensis/) (*Spilopelia chinensis*)

- Features: White spots on black nape patch
- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Zebra Dove](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/geopelia-striata/) (*Geopelia striata*)

- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Pacific swallow](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/hirundo-javanica/) (*Hirundo javanica*)

- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Cave Swiftlet](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/collocalia-linchi/) (*Collocalia linchi*)

- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Scaly-breasted Munia](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/lonchura-punctulata/) (*Lonchura punctulata*)

- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Javan Munia](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/lonchura-leucogastroides/) (*Lonchura leucogastroides*)

- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Oriental magpie-robin](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/oriental-magpie-robin/) (*Copsychus saularis*)

- Features: Black-and-white male with a broad white wing stripe
- Size: About 19–21 cm
- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Collared kingfisher](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/todiramphus-chloris/) (*Todiramphus chloris*)

- Features: Blue-green upperparts and white collar
- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Brown-throated Sunbird](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/anthreptes-malacensis/) (*Anthreptes malacensis*)

- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Olive-backed Tailorbird](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/orthotomus-sepium/) (*Orthotomus sepium*)

- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Scarlet-headed Flowerpecker](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/dicaeum-trochileum/) (*Dicaeum trochileum*)

- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Little Egret](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/egretta-garzetta/) (*Egretta garzetta*)

- Active: diurnal (active by day)

### [Barn owl](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/barn-owl/) (*Tyto alba*)

- Features: White heart-shaped face; active at night
- Active: nocturnal (active at night)

### [Sunda scops owl](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/sunda-scops-owl/) (*Otus lempiji*)

- Features: Short ear tufts and a pale brown collar
- Active: nocturnal (active at night)

### [Rock Pigeon](https://panduanhewan.org/en/species/columba-livia/) (*Columba livia*)

- Active: diurnal (active by day)