Malaysian Birds

The top 20 birds most sorted for by internet visitors

With changing weather patterns and improved surveillance, more bird species have been spotted in Malaysia. As of 2024, the number of bird species recorded in the country has increased to 862. Many of these birds are rare and seldom seen, while others are local residents with low populations that stay cleverly out of sight. For this compilation, I have focused on summarizing only the commonly seen birds that inhabit forests and forest edges. This approach aims to assist bird enthusiasts without overwhelming them with numerous bird names. Based on my experience, birds from 20 families are the most meaningful to monitor. I apologize if the bird you are looking for falls outside the scope of these 20 families.

 

1. Sunbird 12
     
2. Myna

 

6

 

     
3. Hornbill

 

11

 

     
4. Bulbul

 

26

 

     
5. Heron

 

10

 

     
6. Pigeon

 

14

 

     
7. Barbet

 

15

 

     
8. Woodpecker

 

26

 

     
9. Drongo

 

7

 

     
10. Munia

 

5

 

     
11. Flycatcher

 

34

 

     
12. Dove

 

10

 

     
13. Kingfisher

 

14

 

     
14. Leafbird

 

6

 

     
15. Bee-eater

 

4

 

     
16. Oriole

 

6

 

     
17. Robin

 

12

 

     
18. Spiderhunter

 

10

 

     
19. Malkoha

 

6

 

     
20. Flowerpecker

 

12

 

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For those interested in birds and photographers seeking the perfect flying shots, I apologize for not extending this compilation further. While I try to avoid focusing on numbers, I couldn't help but consider them for necessary counting. Bird photos are readily available on the internet, but what is missing is a compilation that illustrates their relationships and range. Mine is a personal site and Many pages are still in construction stage

 

With Will would Wander