Being the third largest island in the world, it’s no surprise that Borneo is mind-blowingly rich in biodiversity. Its rainforests are ancient and one of the most complex on Earth. It has more tree species that occur in just a few hectares of Lowland Dipterocarp Forest than on the entire North America continent! The rainforest wonderlands of Borneo is home to diverse tropical life, including invertebrates, reptiles, frogs and mammals, as well as a myriad of exotic bird species. To date, there are about 688 species of birds in the whole of Borneo, which 62 are endemic and can’t be found anywhere else in the world.
If you haven’t already know, the island of Borneo is made out of and shared by three nations; Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei. The endemic bird species are mostly concentrated in the Malaysian state of Sabah. With a number of accessible conservation areas that has adequate infrastructure and facilities, Sabah is definitely a blessed state. It’s also no wonder there are many environmentalists, scientists as well as nature and wildlife enthusiasts from all over the world who are drawn to Sabah, the Land Below the Wind.
Golden Naped Barbet
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Sabah has also been enticing birdwatchers from near and far to have a unique birding experience in Borneo. It’s a playground for birders to watch, observe and photograph the array of beautiful and colourful enigmatic species that the state has to offer. Just to name a few, some of the best hotspots in Sabah for bird-watching is up in the cool environments of Kinabalu Park, in the flood plains of Kinabatangan and deep in the rainforest of Danum Valley.
Continue reading more on our Wild Borneo issue 72 here!
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To experience Borneo’s birdlife wonders to the fullest, a decent pair of binoculars is a must! If you don’t have a pair yet, have a look at this guide to choosing binoculars that are great for hiking and daytime wildlife observation.
