Birds of Malaysia - Bird Watching Asia

A Guide to the Pittas of Sabah

If there’s one family of birds that will get birdwatchers pulses racing, then it’s definitely the pittas. These stunningly beautiful […]

Few birds attract more attention than pittas. These spectacularly plumaged birds are highly elusive and notoriously difficult to see. Unsurprisingly,

Trogons are spectacular birds that occur throughout the world’s equatorial rainforests. About 46 species occur globally, seven of which are

The kingfishers of Malaysia are truly avian royalties. ‘Kings’ of the bird world, they demand our attention whenever they’re around.

The Great-billed Heron is a scarce species that is only reliably seen in certain locations within Malaysia. The rarest of

Several species of terns of Malaysia are quite common and thus a familiar sight to local birders. Nevertheless, these delightful

As a birdwatcher, I can’t help but be awed by the terns of Malaysia whenever I see them. Their elegant,

The start of the northern winter season heralds the arrival of the Eurasian Curlew in Malaysia. This impressive shorebird stands

Few birdwatching experiences can compare with the spectacle of watching the massive flocks of the common shorebirds of Malaysia. Every

There’s a variety of oddball birds in South-East Asia, and the Oriental Darter in Malaysia certainly stands out. This wonderful

The Blue-tailed Bee Eater is one of the beautiful birds to encounter at local paddy fields, and on 17 November

The Mantanani Scops-Owl is a species that’s high on many birdwatcher’s life lists. This is especially true for Malaysian birdwatchers,