The avifauna of Muna and Wawonii Islands, with additional records from mainland South-east Sulawesi, Indonesia

Despite being an important centre of endemism, the south-east peninsula of Sulawesi and its satellite islands have remained ornithologically neglected. While relatively extensive surveys have been carried out on Buton Island (the largest satellite of South-east Sulawesi), the avifauna of much of the rest of the region is poorly understood. We visited the islands of Muna and Wawonii, and Lasada village on mainland Sulawesi, in the summer of 2017 to collect data for avian biogeographic research. The 2017 expedition combined transect surveys and mist-netting, allowing for a wide assessment of the avifauna at these sites. During these visits all bird species encountered were recorded, providing the first scientific assessment of the avifauna of Wawonii and providing much needed information on the avifauna of Muna Island and the southeast peninsula of Sulawesi. In total 119 species were recorded, of which 33 are regional endemics, two are classified as Near Threatened, two as Vulnerable and one as Endangered.