Peninsular Malaysia

About 720 bird species have been recorded in peninsular Malaysia, and a large proportion of these are resident, many unique to the area’s lush tropical rainforest. Our short tour revolves around three nights in the cool highlands at Fraser’s Hill, where the first migrants from the north augment the local avifauna, and five nights in the superb Sundaic lowland forest of magnificent Taman Negara, Malaysia’s largest national park. We’ll be targeting some very special birds, including Malayan Peacock-Pheasant, Great Argus, Malaysian Rail-babbler, Giant Pitta, Bamboo Woodpecker, and Ferruginous Partridge. This wonderful country remains one of the birdiest in Southeast Asia thanks to a system of excellent, well-protected nature reserves, its multicultural population, modern infrastructure, great food, and small towns with old-world charm help make Malaysia a comfortable and memorable birding adventure.

This tour can be taken separately or in combination with our tour of Borneo, the world’s third-largest island.