Visit Seram, Home of the Moluccan Cockatoo
Part of Wallacea, Seram boasts unique flora and fauna and is now one of the top destinations for bird watching in Asia
Part of Wallacea, Seram boasts unique flora and fauna and is now one of the top destinations for bird watching in Asia
Part of Wallacea, the Indonesian island of Seram boasts a unique flora and fauna due to blending of Asian and Australasian species and hence is now one of the top destinations for bird watching in Asia. Famously, it is the home of the Moluccan cockatoo – a bird found nowhere else on earth.
The villagers in Masihulan, on the northern coast of Seram, are now playing a vital role in protecting endangered birds from illegal trading. Instead of trapping and smuggling as they once did, they now organize bird watching tours.
Book a tour with Morite Birdwatching and our local guides will tell you the stories and legends of Seram, its history, its customs and traditions. They will take you on a guided expedition through its most beautiful areas and explain to you the lifecycle of these birds.
Updated: April 2026
Primary sightings area: Northern Seram lowland forest, above 200m elevation. Peak activity observed during early morning hours (05:30-08:00) when Moluccan cockatoos gather at fruiting trees, particularly Canarium commune. Specific feeding observations include pairs and small family groups (3-5 individuals) consuming fruits from primary rainforest canopy.
Endemic species concentration highest in Manusela National Park buffer zone. Purple-naped lories typically observed in mid-canopy (15-25m), often in mixed flocks with Eclectus parrots. Vocalizations most frequent at dawn and dusk. Forest trails show fresh feeding signs: discarded fruit husks, chewed bark on nesting trees (particularly emergent figs).
Masihulan Observation Platform
Morite Bird Watching is a small, community-based tour operator located in Masihulan village. All members of the team are native to Seram. With this spirit of community and ecotourism, we'd like to share the rich biodiversity of Seram.
The villagers in Masihulan, on the northern coast of Seram, are now playing a vital role in protecting endangered birds from illegal trading. Instead of trapping and smuggling as they once did, they now organize bird watching tours.
Our local guides will tell you the stories and legends of Seram, its history, its customs and traditions. They will take you on a guided expedition through its most beautiful areas and explain to you the lifecycle of these birds.
These are some of the unique birds in the jungle here. All the photos were taken by our guides or our clients.
Other birds you are likely to see here:
Allow our experienced guides to take you to explore Seram. These guides will plan, cater for and carry everything you need for a unique wildlife adventure.
Stay in the heart of nature, surrounded by the sounds of the rainforest
2 people
Available on balcony
IDR 750,000
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Location
Masihulan Village, Seram Island
The nearest airport is Ambon (AMQ), about nine hours away by car and fast boat.
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