Common Birds of Sabah Malaysia Borneo

Sarawak's state bird — pairs fly majestically above the Kinabatangan's riverside forest trailing their enormous casqued bills; dawn boat trips reliably produce close sightings.

One of the world's rarest storks — fewer than 500 remain; the lower Kinabatangan floodplain is arguably the single best site in the world for encountering this declining species.

One of the world's most enigmatic birds — placed in its own family, with a naked red and yellow head unlike any other passerine; found in small groups in Borneo's primary lowland forest.

A large, terrestrial cuckoo that bounds through primary forest on the ground — one of Borneo's most sought-after birds, best found at dawn by its deep resonant call.

The corrugated casque gives this Bornean hornbill its unique appearance — pairs defend large territories in mature dipterocarp forest along the Kinabatangan floodplain.

An extremely shy Bornean endemic — the blue cap against rich red underparts is unmistakable when seen well, but requires patience and early morning positioning on forest trails.

A spectacular forest kingfisher that perches quietly in the mid-level of primary forest — the male's blue-and-rufous barred pattern is unique among Bornean kingfishers.

A jewel-like combination of crimson, blue, and yellow — haunts shaded forest streams in Danum Valley, its tiny frame belying its dazzling plumage.