Birds of Borneo

688 bird species, 60 endemic species Remarkable!

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Borneo is a destination renowned among nature lovers for its flora and fauna, and ultimately for its bird life. With a vast array of habitats with their own specialized birds, It is a haven for birding enthusiasts. In Borneo, a total of 688 resident and migratory species of bird, with 60 species endemic to Borneo and 33 are montane species. Mount Kinabalu is regarded as a distribution centre for Borneo’s montane birds. Among the most sought after endemic species are the Whitehead’s Trogon and Whitehead’s Broadbill, the Blue-headed Pitta and the vividly coloured Blue-banded Pitta, the large and distinctly coloured Bornean Ground Cuckoo, the rare and ungainly Bornean Bristlehead, as well as the Golden-naped Barbet with its signature trilling call.See photo essay here:

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