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Sabah, Borneo
13th – 28th September 2017
Leader: Wilbur Goh
Participants: Bob Self and Katherine Hoff
Whitehead’s Trogon © Wilbur Goh/Birdtour Asia
Sabah, on the north-eastern corner of Borneo has always been a draw for birders all over the world with its
many stunning bird species (over 50 endemics on the island). We spent a little over two weeks to visit half a
dozen sites to see as many of them as possible. Although hampered by rain and overcast weather for many
parts of the tour, we managed 272 species of which 11 were heard only. Bristlehead, Whitehead’s Broadbill, Whitehead’s Trogon, Blue-headed Pitta, Black-throated Wren Babbler, Bornean Ground Babbler, Everett’s
Thrush and Fruithunter were just some of the mouth-watering endemics particularly appreciated along with
a whole host of Sundaic specialties.
We started off with an early morning drive to the Crocker Range where Chestnut-crested Yuhinas, Chestnut-hooded Laughingthrushes and Black-capped White-eyes were numerous. Walking along the road added
Black-and-crimson Oriole, Blyth’s Shrike-Babbler, ‘Sunda’ Ashy Drongo, Sunda Cuckooshrike and circling
Blyth’s Hawk-Eagles. We staked out a fruiting tree that attracted Mountain, Gold-whiskered and Golden-
naped Barbets. Bornean Bulbuls were singing on treetops, their golden plumage glistening in the morning sun while Bornean Leafbirds foraged amongst the foliage. After an activity filled morning which we also
added Maroon Woodpecker, Bornean Whistler, Bornean Treepie, Cinereous Bulbul and the gorgeous
Temminck’s Sunbird, we headed for lunch as the sun rose and activity lulled. In the afternoon, the mist
settled in but we still enjoyed the cute Sunda Bush Warblers and Yellow-breasted Warblers. Before heading back to the hotel, Bornean Spiderhunter was added to the list as it foraged amongst the roadside plants.
The following day, with a few hours to kill before we boarded our flight, we visited a patch of ricefields near
Kota Kinabalu. Scope views of Pink-necked Green Pigeons while having breakfast were much appreciated as were the many waders seen: Pacific Golden and Little Ringed Plovers, Marsh and Wood Sandpipers, Black-
winged Stilts and Long-toed Stints. Striated Grassbirds were foraging amongst the reeds, a Long-tailed
Shrike perched up and surveyed for prey while White-breasted Woodswallows glided in the air. Raptors in
the form of Black-shouldered Kites and Brahminy Kites were seen. Flocks of munias feeding on the ripen paddy were mostly Black-headed Munias, with smaller numbers of endemic Dusky and Scaly-breasted mixed
in.
Bornean Bulbul and Mountain Barbet
Blyth’s Shrike Babbler and Bornean Spiderhunter
Shortly after, we departed the fields to catch our flight to Lahad Datu, the gateway to the magnificent forest of Danum Valley. A few hours later, we arrived at the fabulous Borneo Rainforest Lodge, in time for a
sumptuous lunch and feeling excited for our first foray into the Bornean lowlands. One of the first birds we
heard was the whistle of the Black-crowned Pitta. We scrambled into the forest and enjoyed this little gem of
an endemic as it hopped and circled us. Further along, Katie spotted a perched White-fronted Falconet on a dead tree far away, feeling thankful that we had a scope. Black, Wreathed, Rhinoceros and Wrinkled
Hornbills were seen this afternoon; the latter perched right above us, on the way back to its roost in the
evening. The night drive produced the usual Flying Squirrels (Thomas and Red Giant) and also Greater
Mousedeer and Sambar Deer before the last bird of the day, a perched Buffy Fish Owl.
The next day, walking the access road in the morning, seeing a large male Orang-utan foraging in a large fig
tree. It was a good day for trogons as we had superb views of both male and female Red-naped Trogon,
Diard’s and Scarlet-rumped Trogons were also seen later in the day. Short-toed Coucal called tantalizingly
close but efforts to see this skulking species were to no avail. Feeding flocks that were passing through had Dark-throated Oriole, Erpornis, Green Iora, Brown Fulvetta and Black-naped Monarch. As we took the trails
back to the lodge, we observed a Blue-headed Pitta less than 10 meters away, it’s jewelled cap shining
brightly in the gloomy understory, an absolute gem of a bird! Yellow-rumped Flowerpeckers entertained us
during lunch before a torrential downpour, welcoming us to the tropics. After the rain stopped, we headed out again, stopping at a stake-out for Bornean Crested Firebacks and they didn’t disappoint with a pair
feeding nonchalantly in front of us. We also added the superb Rufous-backed Dwarf Kingfisher, a family of
Orange-backed Woodpeckers, few species of bulbuls: Hairy-backed, Yellow-bellied, Grey-cheeked and Red-
eyed and babblers in the form of Bold-striped Tit, Rufous-crowned and Scaly-crowned to the list. Another night drive produced a Thick-spined Porcupine crossing the road in front of the vehicle and a Malay Civet
close to the lodge.
Black-and-Yellow Broadbill and Blue-headed Pitta
Red-naped Trogon and Bornean Crested Fireback
The second full day at Danum saw us heading to the Canopy Walkway and we had an amazing hour early in
the morning as a passing flock of birds foraged near eye-level. A family of noisy Dusky Broadbills came close
as their close cousin, the Black-and-yellow Broadbill, seen swallowing a large green insect. A flock of 8
Bushy-crested Hornbills passed through while we were enjoying a feeding frenzy which consisted of Rhinortha or Raffle’s Malkoha (recent studies found it not to be a Malkoha at all), Red-billed Malkoha, Buff-
rumped Woodpecker, Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike, Fiery Minivet, Lesser Green Leafbird and Spectacled
Spiderhunter. Moving down to the trails bagged us Ferruginous and Short-tailed Babblers before we heard
the familiar, and much-wanted calls of the Bristlehead. After a short while, we were having scope views of them in the canopy, enjoying this bizarre species, its chunky black body with a bright read head with yellow
and black patches and a heavy, hook-tipped black bill; its monotypic status making this a must-see species.
A Banded Broadbill was found shortly after, although its calls were heard earlier but we had to give way to the more illustrious Bristlehead (priorities!). It rained for a short while in the afternoon and overcast weather
thereafter as we were heading out but still we were able to find Black-throated Wren-Babbler, Maroon-
breasted Philentoma and another view of the Blue-headed Pitta. At night we headed out along the access
road and had Leopard Cat and Bearded Pig before we found our target, Barred Eagle-Owl. We hit the trails at dawn the following morning. Fluffy-backed Tit Babblers were one of the first birds of the
day and then we stumbled upon a Striped Wren-Babbler as it foraged silently across the trail. A pair of the
scarce White-tailed Flycatcher gave us prolonged views while a male Rufous-chested Flycatcher sat and sang
his heart out. A Blue-banded Pitta was singing in the distance but despite much effort, we failed to lure it in but we were compensated by excellent views of Bornean Ground Babbler, a difficult species to find, as it
circled us and sang from its perch. Other new birds in the morning were a pair of Chestnut-backed Scimitar
Babblers, Charlotte’s Bulbul (recently split from Buff-vented Bulbul) and Ferruginous Babbler. After lunch
and the expected downpour, we witnessed 12 Rhinoceros Hornbills moving from tree to tree and later found a female Bornean Blue Flycatcher and Whiskered Treeswifts. The night birding brought us ‘Bornean’ Brown
Wood Owl, perched on its favourite tree and Blyth’s Frogmouth.
Bornean Ground Babbler and ‘Bornean’ Brown Wood Owl
White-tailed Flycatcher and Rufous-chested Flycatcher
On our final morning here in Danum, we took to the trails again to search for the more secretive species. We
had better looks at the Bornean Blue Flycatcher, with two males today. Rufous-winged Philentoma sang its
mournful tune, alerting us of its presence and then a Great Argus called nearby. Chancing on our luck, we
headed to the source of the call. We hid ourselves and after a short wait, a spectacular male walked towards
us and we managed brief views of it out in the open before it slinked back to where it was. Our luck didn’t
work so well for calling Chestnut-necklaced Partridges but we stumbled upon a group of Crested Partridges instead! We then had to pry ourselves away from this fantastic place, saying farewell to the lovely lodge as
we head towards the shores of the mighty Kinabatangan River in Sukau village. We did a short stop at
Gomantong Caves to watch the spectacular movement of bats (mostly Wrinkle-lipped) as they fly out of
their roost at dusk to feed. A pair of Oriental Pied Hornbills was on the balcony of an abandoned chalet, tossing things around and a perched Crested Serpent Eagle, entertained us as we waited for the sun to fall.
Then as if on cue, swarms of bats flew out and at least two Bat Hawks and a Peregrine Falcon were there for
the hunt. We watched this spectacle before it got too dark and we then headed to our river lodge where we
will spend the next three nights, basing ourselves to explore the forest flanking this river.
On our first morning on the river, we had endangered Storm’s Stork and Lesser Adjutant soaring above the
river, several Oriental Darters, Blue-eared and Rufous-backed Kingfishers and Malaysian Blue Flycatchers. A
surprising find was a Bristlehead on a dead tree, vocalizing its nasal calls. A flyby pair of White-bellied Woodpeckers and a perched Wallace’s Hawk-Eagle was a welcome sight. At night, Buffy Fish-Owls were
common along the riverbanks but we couldn’t entice an Oriental Bay Owl to come closer.
Bat Hawk and Bristlehead
Blue-eared Kingfisher and Storm’s Stork
The next day, try as we might to search for our main target, the Bornean Ground Cuckoo, there was neither
sight nor sound of it. We did add flight views of Moustached Hawk-Cuckoo, a family of foraging Brown
Barbets, Little Green Pigeons, Long-tailed Parakeets, Lesser and Grey-headed Fish Eagles and much sought
after Wrinkled and White-crowned Hornbills. Back at the resort, we found a roosting Sunda Colugo and we had close views this mammal. Other mammal highlights were the many Proboscis Monkeys and several
Sunda Silvered Leaf Monkeys.
On our final morning along the river, there wasn’t too much left to add but we had good views of Blue-eared Barbet and a pair of soaring Jerdon’s Baza. As we head out of Sukau, we stopped at Gomantong Caves
again; this time we spend some time in the cave to look for nesting swiftlets, finding Mossy-nest, Black-nest
and Edible-nest Swiftlets along with Plume-toed. We then transferred to Sepilok and found ourselves in the
Rainforest Discovery Centre in late afternoon. Copper-throated and Brown-throated Sunbirds were feeding on the roadside flowers while Sunda Pied Fantails were on the roadside plants. Highlights from the night
walk were a roosting Hooded Pitta and a fantastic Western Tarsier.
Dawn the next day, we managed to locate a roosting Brown Boobook in the densest part of the foliage. Crimson Sunbird was around the roadside flowers and we found a feeding flock in one of the trails in the
Rainforest Discovery Centre where we added Buff-necked Woodpecker, Purple-naped Spiderhunter,
Chestnut-breasted Malkoha and improved views of White-crowned Shama. A pair of Black-capped Babblers
gave superb views as it foraged meters away from us before we had Bornean Black Magpies in the canopy, giving off its metallic calls. As we were heading out, a perched Peregrine Falcon of the resident ernesti
subspecies was spotted.
White-crowned Hornbill and Wrinkled Hornbill
Wallace’s Hawk-Eagle and White-fronted Falconet
A Large Green Pigeon perched on a dead tree in the resort grounds was a good start to the day. Along the way into the forest, a Sunda Pygmy-Woodpecker was seen, along with a female Mangrove Blue Flycatcher,
Blue-throated Bee-eaters on the cables and a Crested Goshawk perched on a dead tree. Great views of a
male Diard’s Trogon were much appreciated as were a feeding flock that consisted of Banded Yellownape,
Black-and-Red Broadbill, Chestnut-winged Babbler, Greater Racket-tailed Drongo and Yellow-bellied Bulbul. Mid-morning, we made the long drive north to Kundasang where were to base ourselves for our daily forays
into nearby Kinabalu National Park. As soon as we arrived and checked in, a short session of roadside
birding yielded Little Cuckoo Dove, Black-capped White-eye and two tiny Pygmy Heleias as the last bird of the day.
Copper-throated Sunbird and Crimson Sunbird
Hooded Pitta and Proboscis Monkeys
The next morning was to be arguably the most productive session of the entire trip, and one of our finest mornings ever on this lucrative mountain. It started off with a Bornean Shade-Dweller (previously known as
Eye-browed Jungle Flycatcher) that flew across and perched right next to the road for us to admire, then a
Bornean Stubtail approached too close for the binoculars to focus while we were having breakfast. We were
off to the trails then with a Bornean Shortwing ushering the way. A family of Mountain Wren Babblers foraged close by, a Crimson-headed Partridge (or Bloodhead, a newly coined named as it is more of a dwarf
peacock-pheasant rather than a partridge) crossed the trail shortly there after and two electric green
Whitehead’s Broadbills chased each other around. Then a feeding flock of Ochraceous Bulbul, Mountain Leaf
Warbler, Mountain Black-eye, Grey-throated Babbler and Temminck’s Sunbird turned up while a family of male, female and subadult male Whitehead’s Trogon showed. Saving the best for last, the most elusive
endemic on Kinabalu, Everett’s Thrush flew in and perched two meters off the ground for several precious
seconds of unhindered views! We probably used up our luck as it rained the entire afternoon but we couldn’t
complain after such a start.
It was going to be difficult to beat the sort of birding we had on the previous day but we did manage superb
views of a female Fruithunter, finally managing to track it down and even lure it closer to us. Then we heard
two parties of Red-breasted Partridge on either side of the road and we managed good views of them as they filed past one after the other. We found another pair of Whitehead’s Trogons, this time giving crippling
views as both perched just about head height. Other highlights include Sunda Cuckoo, Bornean Green
Magpie, Bornean Treepie, Black-sided Flowerpecker and the raucous Sunda Laughingthrush. Afternoon rains again curtailed our post lunch session.
The next day, we birded the road from midway to the bottom and though most of them weren’t new to the
list we managed a flyby Mountain Serpent Eagle, Temminck’s Babbler and Bornean Forktail. A mixed feeding flock of laughingthrushes and magpies gave us some hope for our next target that gave us a run for our
money by singing from hidden perches but the Bare-headed Laughingthrush eventually showed well. This
was the last bird of the morning as the predictable rains came pouring down. The whole park was covered in
mist there after and we didn’t add any new species to our list for the third afternoon running.
Seeing how we have done quite well in Kinabalu National Park, we spent an entire day again at Crocker
Range. Here we found another fruiting tree that had loads of Mountain Barbets (and also a Whitehead’s
Broadbill) so we kept watch until our target, the Bornean Barbet, arrived. Other highlights were a Bock’s Hawk Cuckoo perched close to the ground and gave good views, an Oriental Honey Buzzard circled up in the
air, another female Fruithunter in a fruiting tree, Bornean Spangled Drongo and a pair of Jay Shrikes
(Crested Jay). We then drove to Kota Kinabalu for our final night of the tour.
Bornean Stubtail and Fruithunter
Bornean Shade-dweller and Bare-headed Laughingthrush
We had an early start the next morning for some remnant coastal peatswamp forest. Here we found Red-
crowned Barbet, Lesser Cicadabird, Long-tailed Parakeet, Japanese Sparrowhawk, Modest Flowerpecker,
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird and Van Hasselt’s Sunbird to the trip list. All good things must come to an end so we headed back to Kota Kinabalu to catch our flights home.
Buffy Fish-Owl and Whiskered Treeswift
Jerdon’s Baza and Black-and-Red Broadbill
Bornean Green Magpie and Crested Serpent Eagle
Mountain Serpent Eagle and Temminck’s Sunbird
Diard’s Trogon and Sunda Colugo
Bornean Orang-utan and Maroon Leaf Monkey
Malay Civet and Rhinoceros Hornbill
White-crowned Shama and Sunda Cuckoo
Sunda Bush Warbler and Green Imperial Pigeon
Systematic List
GALLIFORMES: Phasianidae Red-breasted Partridge Arborophila hyperythra e
Chestnut-necklaced Partridge Tropicoperdix charltonii graydoni
Heard only
Crimson-headed Partridge Haematortyx sanguiniceps e
Crested Partridge Rollulus rouloul
Great Argus Argusianus argus
Bornean Crested Fireback Lophura ignita nobilis e
COLUMBIFORMES: Columbidae
Spotted Dove Streptopelia chinensis
Little Cuckoo Dove Macropygia ruficeps nana
Asian Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica indica
Zebra Dove Geopelia striata
Large Green Pigeon Treron capellei
Little Green Pigeon Treron olax
Pink-necked Green Pigeon Treron vernans
Green Imperial Pigeon Ducula aenea
Mountain Imperial Pigeon Ducula badia
CUCULIFORMES: Cuculidae
Bock's Hawk Cuckoo Hierococcyx [sparverioides] bocki
Moustached Hawk Cuckoo Hierococcyx vagans
Sunda Cuckoo Cuculus lepidus
Plaintive Cuckoo Cacomantis merulinus
Violet Cuckoo Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus
Raffles's Malkoha (Rhinortha) Rhinortha chlorophaea
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
Red-billed Malkoha Phaenicophaeus javanicus
Chestnut-breasted Malkoha Phaenicophaeus curvirostris
Greater Coucal Centropus sinensis
Short-toed Coucal Cacomantis rectunguis
Heard only
APODIFORMES: Hemiprocnidae
Grey-rumped Treeswift Hemiprocne longipennis harterti
Whiskered Treeswift Hemiprocne comata
APODIFORMES: Apodidae
Plume-toed Swiftlet Collocalia cyanoptila
Bornean Swiftlet Collocalia dodgei e
Mossy-nest Swiftlet Aerodramus salangana natunae
Black-nest Swiftlet Aerodramus maximus lowi
Edible-nest Swiftlet Aerodramus fuciphagus vestita
Silver-rumped Needletail Rhaphidura leucopygialis
Brown-backed Needletail Hirundapus giganteus
CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Podargidae
Blyth’s Frogmouth Batrachostomus affinis
CAPRIMULGIFORMES: Caprimulgidae
Large-tailed Nightjar Caprimulgus macrurus salvadorii
GRUIFORMES: Rallidae
White-breasted Waterhen Amaurornis phoenicurus
Common Moorhen Gallinula chloropus
CHARADRIIFORMES:
Recurvirostridae
Black-winged Stilt Himantopus himantopus
CHARADRIIFORMES: Charadriidae
Pacific Golden Plover Pluvialis fulva
Little-ringed Plover Charadrius dubius
CHARADRIIFORMES: Scolopacidae
Marsh Sandpiper Tringa stagnatilis
Wood Sandpiper Tringa glareola
Common Sandpiper Actitis hypoleucos
Red-necked Stint Calidris ruficollis
Long-toed Stint Calidris subminuta
CHARADRIIFORMES: Laridae
Whiskered Tern Chlidonias hybridus
PELECANIFORMES: Anhingidae
Oriental Darter Anhinga melanogaster
CICONIIFORMES: Ciconiidae
Storm’s Stork Ciconia stormi
Lesser Adjutant Leptoptilos javanicus
CICONIIFORMES: Ardeidae
Purple Heron Ardea purpurea
Eastern Great Egret Ardea modestus
Intermediate Egret Ardea intermedia intermedia
Little Egret Egretta garzetta
Javan Pond Heron Ardeola speciosa
Eastern Cattle Egret Ardea coromandus
Striated Heron Butorides striata
Black-crowned Night Heron Nycticorax nycticorax
Cinnamon Bittern Ixobrychus cinnamomeus
ACCIPITRIFORMES: Accipitridae
Jerdon's Baza Aviceda jerdoni
Oriental Honeybuzzard Pernis ptilorhynchus torquatus
Bat Hawk Macheiramphus alcinus alcinus
Black-shouldered Kite Elanus caeruleus hypoleucos
Brahminy Kite Haliastur indus
White-bellied Fish Eagle Ichthyophaga leucogaster
Lesser Fish-Eagle Ichthyophaga humilis
Grey-headed Fish Eagle Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus
Mountain Serpent Eagle Spilornis kinabaluensis e
Crested Serpent-Eagle Spilornis cheela
Crested Goshawk Lophospiza trivirgata
Japanese Sparrowhawk Tachyspiza gularis
Changeable Hawk Eagle Nisaetus limnaeetus
Blyth's Hawk Eagle Nisaetus alboniger
Wallace's Hawk Eagle Nisaetus nanus
STRIGIFORMES: Tytonidae
Oriental Bay Owl Phodilus badius badius
Heard only
STRIGIFORMES: Strigidae
Reddish Scops-Owl Otus rufescens rufescens
Heard only
Collared Scops-Owl Otus bakkamoena lempiji
Heard only
Barred Eagle Owl Bubo sumatranus
Buffy Fish Owl Bubo ketupu
Brown (Bornean) Wood Owl Strix leptogrammica vaga
Brown Boobook Ninox scutulata
TROGONIFORMES: Trogonidae
Red-naped Trogon Harpactes kasumba
Diard's Trogon Harpactes diardii
Whitehead's Trogon Harpactes whiteheadi e
Scarlet-rumped Trogon Harpactes duvaucelii
BUCEROTIFORMES: Bucerotidae
Oriental Pied Hornbill Anthracoceros albirostris convexus
Black Hornbill Anthracoceros malayanus
Rhinoceros Hornbill Buceros rhinoceros borneoensis
Helmeted Hornbill Rhinoplax vigil Heard only
Bushy-crested Hornbill Anorrhinus galeritus
White-crowned Hornbill Berenicornis comatus
Wrinkled Hornbill Aceros corrugatus
Wreathed Hornbill Rhyticeros undulatus
PICIFORMES: Megalaimidae
Gold-whiskered Barbet Psilopogon chrysopogon
Red-crowned Barbet Psilopogon rafflesii
Mountain Barbet Psilopogon monticola e
Golden-naped Barbet Psilopogon pulcherrima e
Blue-eared Barbet Psilopogon duvaucelii duvaucelii
Bornean Barbet Psilopogon eximia e
Brown Barbet Caloramphus fuliginosus
PICIFORMES: Picidae
Sunda Pygmy-Woodpecker Picoides moluccensis
White-bellied Woodpecker Dryocopus javensis javensis
Banded Yellownape Chrysophlegma miniaceum malaccensis
Checker-throated Yellownape Chrysophlegma mentale humii
Maroon Woodpecker Blythipicus rubiginosus
Orange-backed Woodpecker Reinwardtipicus validus xanthopygius
Buff-rumped Woodpecker Meiglyptes tristis grammithorax
Buff-necked Woodpecker Meiglyptes tukki tukki
Great Slaty Woodpecker Mulleripicus pulverulentus
CORACIIFORMES: Alcedinidae
Blue-eared Kingfisher Alcedo meninting verreauxii
Rufous-backed Kingfisher Ceyx rufidorsa motley
Banded Kingfisher Lacedo pulchella Heard only
Stork-billed Kingfisher Pelargopsis capensis
Collared Kingfisher Todiramphus chloris laubmannianus
CORACIIFORMES: Meropidae
Blue-throated Bee-eater Merops virdis viridis
CORACIIFORMES: Coracidae
Dollarbird Eurystomus orientalis
FALCONIFROMES: Falconidae
White-fronted Falconet Microhierax latifrons e
Peregrine Falcon Falco peregrinus ernesti
PSITTACIFORMES: Psittacidae
Blue-rumped Parrot Psittinus cyanurus
Long-tailed Parakeet Psittacula longicauda
Blue-crowned Hanging-Parrot Loriculus galgulus
PASSERIFORMES: Calyptomenidae
Whitehead’s Broadbill Calyptomena whiteheadi e
PASSERIFORMES: Eurylaimidae
Dusky Broadbill Corydon sumatranus
Black-and-red Broadbill Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos
Banded Broadbill Eurylaimus javanicus
Black-and-yellow Broadbill Eurylaimus ochromalus
Long-tailed Broadbill Psarisomus dalhousiae
PASSERIFORMES: Pittidae
Blue-headed Pitta Hydrornis baudii e
Hooded Pitta Erythropitta sordida mulleri
Black-crowned Pitta Erythropitta ussheri e
Blue-banded Pitta Erythropitta arquata e Heard only
PASSERIFORMES: Acanthizidae
Golden-bellied Gerygone Gerygone sulphurea
PASSERIFORMES: Vireonidae
Blyth's Shrike Babbler Pteruthius faeralatus robinsoni
Erpornis Erpornis zantholeuca
PASSERIFORMES: Oriolidae
Dark-throated Oriole Oriolus xanthonotus consobrinus
Black-and-Crimson Oriole Oriolus cruentus vulneratus
PASSERIFORMES: Pachycephalidae
Bornean Whistler Pachycephala hypoxantha e
PASSERIFORMES: Vangidae
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike Hemipus picatus intermedius
Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike Hemipus hirundinaceus
Rufous-winged Philentoma Philentoma pyrhoptera
Maroon-breasted Philentoma Philentoma velata
PASSERIFORMES: Pityriaseidae
Bristlehead Pityriasis gymnocephala e
PASSERIFORMES: Aegithinidae
Common Iora Aegithina tiphia aequanimis
Green Iora Aegithina viridissima
PASSERIFORMES: Artamidae
White-breasted Woodswallow Artamus leucorynchus
PASSERIFORMES: Campephagidae
Sunda Cuckooshrike Coracina larvata normani
Lesser Cicadabird Lalage fimbriata schierbrandii
Fiery Minivet Pericrocotus igneus igneus
Scarlet Minivet Pericrocotus speciosus insulanus
Grey-chinned Minivet Pericrocotus solaris cinereigula
PASSERIFORMES: Rhipiduridae
White-throated Fantail Rhipidura albicollis kinabalu
Sunda Pied Fantail Rhipidura javanica
Spotted Fantail Rhipidura perlata
PASSERIFORMES: Dicruridae
Sunda [Ashy] Drongo Dicrurus leucophaeus stigmatops
Bornean Spangled Drongo Dicrurus borneensis
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo Dicrurus paradiseus brachyphorus
PASSERIFORMES: Monarchidae
Black-naped Monarch Hypothymis azurea prophata
PASSERIFORMES: Laridae
Jay Shrike (Crested Jay) Platylophus galericulatus coronatus
Long-tailed Shrike Lanius schach
PASSERIFORMES: Corvidae
Bornean Black Magpie Platysmurus aterrimus e
Bornean Green Magpie Cissa jeffreyi e
Bornean Treepie Dendrocitta cinerascens e
Sunda [Slender-billed] Crow Corvus enca compilator
PASSERIFORMES: Stenostiridae
Gray-headed Canary-Flycatcher Culicicapa ceylonensis
PASSERIFORMES: Hirundinidae
Barn Swallow Hirundo rustica gutturalis
Pacific Swallow Hirundo tahitica
PASSERIFORMES: Pycnonotidae
Straw-headed Bulbul Pycnonotus zeylanicus
Bornean Bulbul Pycnonotus montis e
Puff-backed Bulbul Pycnonotus eutilotus
Yellow-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus goiavier gourdini
Olive-winged Bulbul Pycnonotus plumosus plumosus
Cream-vented Bulbul Pycnonotus simplex perplexus
Red-eyed Bulbul Pycnonotus brunneus brunneus
Spectacled Bulbul Pycnonotus erythropthalmos
Finsch's Bulbul Alophoixus finschii
Heard only
Ochraceous Bulbul Alophoixus ochraceus ruficrissus
Grey-cheeked Bulbul Alophoixus bres gutturalis
Hairy-backed Bulbul Tricholestes criniger
Charlotte’s Bulbul Iole charlottae e
Cinereous Bulbul Hemixos cinereus connectens
PASSERIFORMES: Timaliidae
Bold-striped Tit-Babbler Mixornis bornensis
Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler Macronus ptilosus reclusus
Chestnut-winged Babbler Cyanoderma erythropterum bicolor
Chestnut-backed Scimitar Babbler Pomatorhinus montanus bornensis
Grey-throated Babbler Stachyris nigriceps borneensis
PASSERIFORMES: Pellorneidae
Moustached Babbler Malacopteron magnirostre cinereocapilla
Sooty-capped Babbler Malacopteron affine phoeniceum
Scaly-crowned Babbler Malacopteron cinereum cinereum
Rufous-crowned Babbler Malacopteron magnum saba
White-chested Babbler Pellorneum rostratum macropterum
Ferruginous Babbler Pellorneum bicolor
Short-tailed Babbler Pellorneum malaccense sordidum
Temminck's Babbler Pellorneum pyrrogenys canicapillus
Black-capped Babbler Pellorneum capistratum morrelli
Striped Wren Babbler Kenopia striata
Black-throated Wren Babbler Turdinus atrigularis e
Mountain Wren Babbler Turdinus crassus e
Bornean Ground Babbler Ptilocichla leucogrammica e
PASSERIFORMES: Leiothrichidae
Brown Fulvetta Alcippe brunneicauda
Sunda Laughingthrush Garrulax palliates
Bare-headed Laughingthrush Garrulax calvus e
Chestnut-hooded Laughingthrush Garrulax treacheri treachery e
PASSERIFORMES: Zosteropidae
Chestnut-crested Yuhina Yuhina everetti e
Pygmy Heleia (White-eye) Heleia squamifrons e
Black-capped White-eye Zosterops atricapillus
Mountain Black-eye Zosterops emiliae e
PASSERIFORMES: Phylloscopidae
Arctic Warbler Seicercus borealis
Mountain Leaf Warbler Seicercus trivirgatus kinabaluensis
Yellow-breasted Warbler Seicercus montis floris
PASSERIFORMES: Cettidae
Yellow-bellied Warbler Abroscopus superciliaris schwaneri
Bornean Stubtail Urosphena whiteheadi e
Sunda Bush Warbler Horornis vulcanius oreophila
Mountain Tailorbird / Leaftoiler Phyllergates cucullatus cinereicollis Heard only
PASSERIFORMES: Acrocephalidae
Oriental Reed Warbler Acrocephalus orientalis
PASSERIFORMES: Locustellidae
Striated Grassbird Megalurus palustris
PASSERIFORMES: Cisticolidae
Dark-necked Tailorbird Orthotomus atrogularis atrogularis
Rufous-tailed Tailorbird Orthotomus sericeus sericeus
Ashy Tailorbird Orthotomus ruficeps borneoensis
Yellow-bellied Prinia Prinia flaviventris latrunculus
PASSERIFORMES: Sturnidae
Asian Glossy Starling Aplonis panayensis
Javan Myna Acridotheres javanicus
Common Hill Myna Gracula religiosa
PASSERIFORMES: Turdidae
Everett's Thrush Zoothera everetti e
Fruit-hunter Chlamydochaera jefferyi e
PASSERIFORMES: Muscicapidae
Oriental Magpie-Robin Copsychus saularis adamsi
White-crowned Shama Copsychus stricklandii e
Dark-sided Flycatcher Muscicapa sibirica
Asian Brown Flycatcher Muscicapa dauurica
White-tailed Flycatcher Cyornis concretus everetti
Pale Blue-Flycatcher Cyornis unicolor
Malaysian Blue Flycatcher Cyornis turcosus
Bornean Blue Flycatcher Cyornis superbus e
Mangrove Blue Flycatcher Cyornis rufigastra
Blue-and-White Flycatcher Cyanoptila cyanomelana
Verditer Warbling-flycatcher Eumyias thalassinus
Indigo Flycatcher Eumyias indigo
Bornean Shade-dweller Vauriella gularis e
White-browed Shortwing Brachypteryx montana erythrogyna
White-crowned Forktail Enicurus leschenaulti frontalis
Bornean Forktail Enicurus borneensis e
Bornean Whistling-thrush Myophonus borneensis e
Snowy-browed Flycatcher Ficedula hyperythra hyperythra
Rufous-chested Flycatcher Ficedula dumetoria
Little Pied Flycatcher Ficedula westermanni
PASSERIFORMES: Chloropseidae
Greater Green Leafbird Chloropsis sonnerati zosterops
Lesser Green Leafbird Chloropsis cyanopogon cyanopogon
Bornean Leafbird Chloropsis kinabaluensis e
PASSERIFORMES: Irenidae
Asian Fairy-bluebird Irena puella crinigera
PASSERIFORMES: Dicaeidae
Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker Prionochilus maculatus maculatus
Yellow-rumped Flowerpecker Prionochilus xanthopygius e
Modest Flowerpecker Pachyglossa [agilis] modesta
Black-sided Flowerpecker Dicaeum monticolum e
Orange-bellied Flowerpecker Dicaeum trigonostigma dayakanum
PASSERIFORMES: Nectariniidae
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird Chalcoparia singalensis
Brown-throated Sunbird Anthreptes malacensis
Olive-backed Sunbird Cinnyris jugularis ornatus
Copper-throated Sunbird Leptocoma calcostetha
Van Hasselt's Sunbird Leptocoma brasiliana
Crimson Sunbird Aethopyga siparaja
Temminck's Sunbird Aethopyga temminckii
Purple-naped Spiderhunter Arachnothera hypogrammica
Spectacled Spiderhunter Arachnothera flavigaster
Little Spiderhunter Arachnothera longirostra
Yellow-eared Spiderhunter Arachnothera chrysogenys
Bornean Spiderhunter Arachnothera everetti e
PASSERIFORMES: Passeridae
Eurasian Tree Sparrow Passer montanus malaccensis
PASSERIFORMES: Estrildidae
Dusky Munia Lonchura fuscans e
Scaly-breasted Munia Lonchura punctulata cabanisi
Black-headed Munia Lonchura atricapilla jagori
PASSERIFORMES: Motacillidae
Eastern Yellow Wagtail Motacilla t. tschutschensis
Grey Wagtail Motacilla cinerea cinerea
MAMMALS
Wrinkle-lipped Bat Tadarica plicata
Mountain Treeshrew Tupaia montana baluensis e
Large Flying Fox Pteropus vampyrus
Sunda Colugo Cynocephalus variegatus
Western Tarsier Tarsius bancanus borneanus
Maroon Leaf Monkey Presbytis rubicunda e
Sunda Silvered Langur Presbytis cristata
Proboscis Monkey Nasalis larvatus e
Long-tailed Macaque Macaca fascicularis
Sunda Pig-tailed Macaque Macca nemestrina
Bornean Orang Utan Pongo pygmaeus
Prevost's Squirrel Callosciurus prevostii pluto
Ear-spot Squirrel Callosciurus adamsi
Bornean Black-banded Squirrel Callosciurus orestes
Jentink's Squirrel Sundasciurus jentinki e
Bornean Mountain Ground Squirrel Callosciurus caniceps concolor e
Plain Pygmy Squirrel Callosciurus erythraeus erythraeus e
Thomas' Flying Squirrel Aeromys thomasi e
Red Giant Flying Squirrel Petaurista petaurista
Thick-spinned Porcupine Thecurus crassispinis e
Malay Civet Viverra tangalunga
Leopard Cat Felis bengalensis
Bearded Pig Sus barbatus
Lesser Mouse-Deer Tragulus kanchil
Greater Mouse-Deer Tragulus napu
Sambar Deer Cervus unicolor
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