Malaysia
Peninsular Malaysia's rainforests host Great Argus and Malayan Peacock-Pheasant, while Sabah and Sarawak on Borneo deliver eight species of hornbill and Bornean Bristlehead.
Recorded Species
810
Hotspots
60
Overview
Detailed habitat intelligence, species counts, and seasonal guidance will appear here as data is added to this region.
Hotspot Map
60 mapped locations · click a pin to exploreTop Hotspots
Ba'kelalan (more specific location preferable)
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Ba'kelalan--Bario Road
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Bako NP
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Bukit Fraser--Bishop Trail
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Bukit Fraser--Road from Gap to Bukit Fraser (Selangor)
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Bukit Fraser--Telekom Loop
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Bukit Fraser--The Gap (Pahang)
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Bukit Fraser--The Gap (Selangor)
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Bukit Fraser* general area (use more precise location)
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Bukit Larut
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Bukit Tinggi
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Bukit Tinggi--Japanese Garden
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Bukit Wang Recreational Forest
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Crocker Range NP--Rafflesia Information Centre
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Danum Valley Borneo Rainforest Lodge--General Area (please use more specific location if possible)
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Danum Valley Field Centre (DVFC)
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Deramakot Forest Reserve
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Earth Lodge, Ulu Muda
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Endau-Rompin NP (Pahang)
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Fraser Hill to Gap Road
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FRIM--Forest Research Institute Malaysia, Main Campus
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Genting Highlands* general area (use more precise location)
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Gomantong Cave & forest reserve
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Gunung Arong Recreational Forest
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Gunung Panti Recreational Forest--Panti Bird Sanctuary and North Area
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Hutan Lipur Bukit Larut
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Hutan Simpan Lenggor
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Kinabalu Park--Langanan Waterfall Trail
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Kinabatangan River--Sukau
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Kinabatangan River--Sukau Rainforest Lodge
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Kinabatangan Wildlife Sanctuary
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Kinabatangan--Sukau Lodges
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Kuala Tahan (Village Area)
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Kuala Tahan--(east of river)
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Kubah National Park
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Maliau Basin Field Centre
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Menanggol River
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Mount Trusmadi
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Paya Maga
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Pedu Lake--General Area (use specific area if possible)
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Poring Hot Springs
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Sepilok--Orang-utan sanctuary & forest reserve
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Sepilok--Rainforest Discovery Center
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Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest
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Sungai Kapur Virgin Jungle Reserve
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Sungai Sedim Recreational Forest
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Tabin Wildlife Reserve
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Tabin Wildlife Resort Lahad Datu
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Taman Alam Kuala Selangor
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Taman Alam Kuala Selangor--Mangrove Boardwalk
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Taman Botani Negara Shah Alam
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Taman Negara NP Kuala Tahan* general area (use more precise location)
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Taman Negara NP--Blau & Yong Hides
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Taman Negara NP--Kuala Trenggan to Kumbang hide
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Taman Negara NP--Mutiara Resort
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Taman Negara NP--Sungai Relau
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Taman Negara NP--Swamp Loop & Tahan Hide
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Taman Negara NP--Tahan Trail to Lubuk Simpon
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Taman Negara NP* general area (use more precise location)
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Tengku Hassanal Wildlife Reserve--Access Road
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"Danum Valley and Kinabatangan are accessible year-round, but March–May delivers the most active hornbill and kingfisher activity."
Species Guide
🐦 Birds of Malaysia
Iconic species profiles with conservation status, where to find them, and best timing.
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