There are so many great birds to see in Khao Yai that each birder will have his or her own highlights. However, there are some birds that stand out above others. Few sightings can be as memorable as that of a Hornbill, and Khao Yai is an excellent place to see these birds. Great, Oriental Pied and Wreathed Hornbills are abundant and easily seen, and Brown Hornbills can be found too.
Ground dwelling birds are well represented at Khao Yai but these species are not easily found. Coral-billed Ground Cuckoo can sometimes be seen at stakeouts and both Silver and Siamese Fireback Pheasants can be found by some lucky birders.
The fabulous Blue Pitta is regularly seen at this location, although it is difficult to view, and Eared Pitta is sometimes sighted; a bird seldom encountered outside of Khao Yai.
