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In Malaysia, there are over 600 species of birds in the tropic’s most pristine forests. Some of the better-known birdwatching sites attract Malaysians and foreign visitors who all talk about the rich birdlife. In a three-week trip, birders can expect to capture 350 species of birds!
The country’s lowland forests are among the world's oldest with varied environment making it a hot spot of world biodiversity. Vast areas of undisturbed forest still remain, and they are home to some of the tropics' most exquisite birds. Peninsular Malaysia offers a rich blend of mainland Asian birds and specialities. Sabah and Sarawak are centres of biological richness for the Indo-Malayan region.
Birding experience is superb here as Malaysia is one of the safest and most comfortable places to bird the tropics. As to bird enthusiasts in Peninsular Malaysia, there are many good birdwatching spots, which are within easy reach of Kuala Lumpur. Most sites offer range of accommodations and other facilities including well marked and easy-to-follow jungle trails.
If you have more time, some of the best sightings of rare and exotic birds are at places deep in the interior such as Royal Belum State Park in Perak, Taman Negara National Park and Kenong Rimba National Park, which are in the state of Pahang. Magnificent hornbills, pheasants and woodpeckers can be seen here.
The favourite mountain bird watching sites are at Fraser Hills in Pahang, Bukit Larut in Taiping, Cameron Highlands in Pahang and Kinabalu Park in Sabah. A myriad of colourful songbirds are found at these higher elevations.
Waterfowl and swamp birds are best seen at Loagan Bunut National Park in Sarawak, the Kinabatangan Floodplains in Sabah and Paya Indah Wetlands in Selangor.
High in the list of best migratory bird watching sites are the Kuala Gula Bird Sanctuary in Perak, Tanjung Piai Nationa Park in Johor, Kuala Selangor Mangrove Reserve in Selangor and Tanjung Tuan in Negeri Sembilan. The latter is popular for its migratory raptors.
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1. Cameron Highlands, Pahang
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This is Malaysia's green bowl supplying vegetables to the major cities of the country and also to Singapore.
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2. Cape Rachado Lighthouse, Negeri Sembilan
Cape Rachado Lighthouse or Rumah Api Tanjung Tuan is the country's oldest lighthouse, originally built by the Portuguese in the 16th century.
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3. Danum Valley, Sabah
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This conservation area is one of the last remaining primary lowland rainforests in Asia, and preserves many plant and animal species found only in Borneo.
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4. Mount Kinabalu/Kinabalu Park, Sabah
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The park is known for the abundance and diversity of its plant life with over 1,200 species of flora and fauna. It was gazetted to preserve the valuable natural heritage encompassed within the mountains and its natural environment.
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5. Rambah Beach, Johor
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Bird singing competitions, bird watching, picnicking and fishing are the recommended activities at this beach located close to Kukup and Tanjung Piai.
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6. Sipadan Island, Sabah
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The late Jacques Cousteau, the world-renowned oceanographer, described Pulau Sipadan (Sipadan Island) as ‘an untouched piece of art’, while divers around the world voted it as the best diving spot in the world.
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7. Sukau Village, Sabah
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Sukau is part of an important conservation area for primates, larger mammals and other wild animals living in the forests along the Kinabatangan River. A boat ride can offer spectacular sightings of birds and mammals.
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8. Tabin Wildlife Reserve, Sabah
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Tabin has been declared a Wildlife Reserve primarily on account of the large number of animals inhabiting it's forests, some of which are highly endangered.
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9. Taman Negara, Pahang
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Straddling the borders of Pahang, Terenggganu and Kelantan, Taman Negara is a totally protected area of 4,343 sq. km. and is home to one of richest and most complex ecosystems in the world.
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10. Timah-Tasoh Lake, Perlis
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Built in 1992 with a cost of RM67 million, the lake supplies water to the state and a sanctuary for migratory birds.
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