Peninsular Malaysia
4th - 18th September 2015
Leader: Dave Bakewell
Participant: Todd Pepper
Rail-babbler
© Dave Bakewell / Birdtour Asia
This custom tour was a follow-up to Todd’s visit to Sabah with us in 2014, with the goal of ‘plugging as many
gaps’ as possible in his already respectable Malaysia list. Standing head and shoulders above the rest as the
primary target was the Rail-Babbler, the sole representative of the Eupetidae family, one of only three of the
world’s 234 bird families still on Todd’s ‘wanted’ list. With these targets in mind, our itinerary took in most of
Peninsular Malaysia’s premier forest destinations, from the poor soil swamp and heath forests and intact
mangroves of the southernmost state, to the montane mossy forest of the main Titiwangsa Range and massive
tracts of lowland rainforest of Taman Negara. Despite having to endure the stifling ‘haze’ emanating from forestburning in neighbouring Sumatra for much of the trip, a creditable total of 294 species was recorded over the 15
days of the tour, including such sought-after species as Rusty-naped, Malayan Banded and Garnet Pittas, Malayan
Peacock-Pheasant, Oriental Bay, Mountain Scops and Barred Eagle Owls, Blyth’s and Gould’s Frogmouths, Greybreasted Babbler and Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker, as well as mouth-watering views of the Rail-Babbler.
After a very short night’s sleep, on our first morning, we headed south to Johor from Kuala Lumpur’s International
Airport long before dawn. Any drowsiness was instantly banished upon arrival at our destination, as we heard the
distinctive monotone whistle of a Rail-Babbler. Within 2 minutes, we were being treated to a phenomenal display
by this most extraordinary creature, as it bowed and cocked its head upwards, blowing its pale blue gular pouches
into bubble-gum balloons as it called. This performance continued for a full 15 minutes before we returned to the
car in a state of exhilaration! What a start to the tour! The rest of the day was spent dodging intermittent rain
showers and reacquainting ourselves with the commoner residents. Bulbuls included Cream-vented, Buff-vented
and Grey-bellied, and we had several chances to compare Blue-winged and Lesser Green Leafbirds as they fed
at close range on fruiting Leandra shrubs. Later on we had a rare opportunity to look down on a feeding Redcrowned Barbet, and Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler, Thick-billed Spiderhunter and Grey-headed Fish-Eagle were other
birds of note.
The next morning we made another pre-dawn start, and were rewarded with excellent views of Gould’s
Frogmouth. This proved to be the highlight of the day, but other notable birds included Red-naped Trogon, and
frustratingly brief, “untickable” flight views of a Grey-breasted Babbler. With bird activity dropping off by midmorning, we decided to explore some of the less-visited forest fragments on the east coast. At one, we were
entertained by a large mixed flock, which included several Black-winged Flycatcher-Shrikes, Velvet-fronted
Nuthatches, Scarlet Minivets, and four Chestnut-backed Scimitar-Babblers. We also watched a Spotted Fantail
pair building a nest on a thin branch overhead. Our last site of the day was a nice example of heath and swamp
forest mosaic, and we saw several species typical of these types of poor soil forest, including Black Hornbill, Redcrowned Barbet, a large flock of Little Green-Pigeons and two Scarlet-breasted Flowerpeckers.
Striped Wren-Babbler and Gould’s Frogmouth
We decided to return to this site at first light the following day. Bird diversity was less than in dipterocarp forest,
but this was compensated for by the presence of several specialities. Chief of these was a singing Grey-breasted
Babbler, which gave us great views at close range, even if its rapid movements in the poor light presented a
photographic challenge. At least three Striped Wren-Babblers captivated us with their courtship behaviour, and
we slowly added more species as the morning wore on - Chestnut-bellied and Red-billed Malkohas, a resplendent
Green Broadbill, Red-naped and Scarlet-rumped Trogons, a Banded Kingfisher, Streaked Bulbul and another
Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker. At least three Rail-Babblers were heard. By lunchtime things were quiet, so we
made a trip to the coastal town of Mersing, where we made a point of counting the shorebirds on the beach in
recognition of the fact that this was World Shorebirds Day. Single Grey-tailed Tattler and Malaysian Plover were
the highlights of the 100 or so shorebirds seen. In late afternoon we returned to the forest in the hope of picking
up Cinnamon-headed Green Pigeon. In this we were disappointed; only Thick-billed and Little Green put in an
appearance, but we added three Great Slaty Woodpeckers, another Rail-Babbler and a Scarlet-breasted
Flowerpecker, and were entertained by a party of six Raffles’s Malkohas foraging at close range.
We started our last full day in Johor looking for Oriental Bay Owl. Though we failed in this attempt, we did hear
five Blyth’s and a Gould’s Frogmouth. Once it became light, some forest birding produced close views of a young
Diard’s Trogon, accompanied by a more distant adult male, and a Red-throated Sunbird in a mixed flock. Leafbirds
and commoner bulbuls were again much in evidence in the roadside foliage, and we added Finsch’s to our growing
bulbul list. In late morning we drove south toward the Straits of Singapore, to a site where we were able to watch
a Great-billed Heron while we ate our lunch. Subsequent searches for Mangrove Blue-Flycatcher and Mangrove
Pitta were to no avail however.
The following morning we again sought out the Mangrove Pitta, hearing it call close at hand but never getting a
glimpse of an unusually wary individual. Three Malayan Black Magpies at the site were much more obliging. We
then made the long drive north to the vicinity of Kuala Lumpur, stopping en route to visit a well-known site for
Barred Eagle Owl (unfortunately, only a chick in the nest was visible, no adults) and then to an area of recreational
forest to the east of the capital. In late afternoon, this was predictably quiet, but we observed our first northern
migrants in the form of two Eastern Crowned Warblers and Grey Wagtail, and also watched a Black-and-Yellow
Broadbill being tailed by an anxious fledgling.
Great Slaty Woodpecker and Great-billed Heron
Early morning the next day saw us in situ awaiting the appearance of Mountain Peacock-Pheasants at the southern
end of the main range, having already had stunning, below eye-level views of a surprise Blyth’s Frogmouth! The
pheasants were disappointingly absent, as result of nearby road repair noise making them less predictable than
previously, but a male Olive-backed Woodpecker was an excellent addition, and a fruiting tree provided
opportunities to watch Scaly-breasted Bulbuls and noisy Sultan Tits at close range. From this site we drove to
Genting Highlands, hoping for some upper montane specialities. As ever, birds here were extremely confiding,
and we had Malayan Laughingthrush, Streaked Wren-Babbler, Large Niltava, the endemic race of Large
Cuckooshrike, and Mountain Leaf Warbler down to a few feet in the cool wind and swirling fog. Our final destination
for the day was Fraser’s Hill, where new birds started coming thick and fast, starting with a Chestnut-naped
Forktail foraging on the ‘old road’ up from The Gap. A Malayan Whistling-Thrush was located calling from the gully
at the top gate, but it refused to show itself. A mature fruiting tree provided us with great looks at Fire-tufted
and Black-browed Barbets, as well as a flock of six Yellow-vented Green Pigeons. While watching the fruiting tree,
a male Orange-bellied Leafbird distracted us as it sang from a nearby treetop, and later we had views of a Bock’s
Hawk-Cuckoo as it burst through the trees, accipiter-like, and perched on a horizontal branch. Rufous-browed
Flycatcher and Long-Tailed Sibias were other new birds, and a Blyth’s Hawk-Eagle and 3 Black Eagles patrolled
the skies.
Our first full day at Fraser’s Hill dawned uncharacteristically windy, and as a result, many birds kept to thicker
undergrowth. We heard Rusty-naped Pitta and Large Scimitar-Babblers without getting near to a glimpse, but
Lesser Shortwing, Pygmy Cupwing and Buff-breasted Babbler provided good views, followed by Red-headed
Trogon, Pygmy Blue-Flycatcher and Speckled Piculet along a forest trail. Roadside birding added Blue-winged
Minla, Black-and-crimson Oriole and Collared Owlet. A pair of Slaty-backed Forktails were seen feeding on the
road to Jeriau Waterfall, and we finally connected with two noisy Common Green Magpies in late afternoon. After
dinner, the wind dropped, so we went in search of Mountain Scops Owl, being rewarded by prolonged views of
an uncharacteristically accommodating individual - a great way to end our first day!
We started the following morning at the The Gap, and immediately found good levels of activity. Almost the first
bird was a female Bamboo Woodpecker drumming from deep inside a large bamboo clump. A large mixed flock
included numbers of Bar-winged Flycatcher-Shrikes, Eastern Crowned Warblers, White-bellied Yuhinas, Scarlet
Minivets and at least one migrant Amur Paradise-Flycatcher (we were unable to assign a second white morph
male to species). Long-billed Spiderhunter, Hill Blue Flycatcher and Rufous Piculet maintained the momentum as
we climbed, and then an entertaining group of Black Laughingthrushes, a Red-headed Trogon and Chestnutnaped Forktail again. However, Marbled Wren-Babblers were obstinately silent, so we eventually moved back to
the top of the hill. In late afternoon we found roadside birding productive, with more Common Green Magpies,
Bock’s Hawk-Cuckoo and Bay Woodpecker being well-seen, before we connected with a pair of vocal and
inquisitive Large Scimitar-Babblers - a real bonus after the no-show yesterday. Our run of good fortune continued,
and Golden-throated Barbets, more Black Laughingthrushes, Lesser Yellownapes, Blyth’s and Black-eared ShrikeBabblers, at least a dozen Black-and-crimson Orioles entertained us up to dusk, as well as a missile-like Brownbacked Needletail overhead.
We began the next day walking quietly though mist-shrouded forest on the highest trail at Fraser’s Hill. A number
of Wedge-tailed Green Pigeons could be heard singing softly from the treetops, and we eventually had views of
one, thanks to it being flushed by an inquisitive Grey-bellied Squirrel! The unmistakable call of a Rusty-naped
Pitta had us scrambling down a steep slope. A hopeful wait ensued, but once again this proved to be in vain, as
the bird soon stopped calling. Blue Nuthatch had eluded us up to this point, despite it being a widespread species
at Fraser’s. In the afternoon we eventually came across, not one, but at least seven birds. We hadn’t done well
with the “three Ps” of Fraser’s (Partridge, Peacock-Pheasant and Pitta), but, late in the afternoon, we heard
another Rusty-naped Pitta, and this one was at least calling more consistently. A long wait of several hours
ensued before we at last got reasonable views of this shiest and most skulking of pittas - a great way to end this
particular leg of the tour.
Blyth’s Frogmouth and Streaked Wren-Babbler
The next day we made our way to Taman Negara for our final extended stay of the tour. Arriving after lunch, we
spent some time walking the boardwalk behind the chalets, and sitting in the Tahan hide. The latter spot was
particularly productive, as we had great, near eye-level views of a pair of foraging Chestnut-breasted Malkohas,
male Banded Kingfisher and Banded Bay Cuckoo. Stripe-throated Bulbuls, Black-and-red Broadbills and a Blackthighed Falconet were seen well, but the best bird was a young male Malayan Peacock-Pheasant, heard and then
seen crossing the trail. This was a contender for bird of the day until a post-dinner night walk, when we had an
Oriental Bay Owl come to within a few feet of us, providing ridiculous views, while Gould’s and Blyth’s Frogmouths,
Sunda Scops-Owl, Red-legged Crake and Great Argus called in the background!
Garnet Pitta was among our main targets as we set off the following morning. Malayan Black Magpies and Abbott’s
Wren-Babblers serenaded us from the riverside, and it wasn’t long before our ears picked up the distant mournful
whistle of our would-be prize. We headed off-trail confidently, but it took us a long time to finally get decent
views of the bird as it was perched, surprisingly, high above our heads. While focusing on the pitta, we had heard
Large Wren-Babbler duetting, so these became our next goal. We eventually tracked down a second pair and
watched one feeding in the leaf litter close at hand. We were perplexed by an unknown call for sometime before
the source revealed itself to be a juvenile Indian Cuckoo, hungrily chasing its Black-and-yellow Broadbill fosterparent. A Diard’s Trogon and cracking views of a Rail-Babbler perched on a log were other notables on this trail.
We heard another of our big targets, Malayan Banded Pitta, a couple of times, but they were distant and
intermittent in their vocalisations. The smoke-fuelled haze (unfortunately from the continued burning of the
peatswamp forests from Sumatra) became noticeably worse during the day, and perhaps as consequence, birding
after lunch was very quiet. After dinner we went in search of more night birds, and had excellent, close views of
a Sunda Scops-Owl, but little else.
Having seen the Peacock-Pheasant, Wren-Babbler and Garnet Pitta, there was just one bird on our minds as we
set out upriver the next morning - Malayan Banded Pitta. The haze and heat seemed to have increased still
further, making walking through the forest extremely arduous. Perhaps the birds were affected too, as the trail
seemed rather quiet. We had Thick-Billed and Large Green Pigeons overflying the river, and then good views of
Grey-headed and Striped Wren-Babblers, but little else until we finally heard a Malayan Banded Pitta calling. We
spent the next hour or more doing our utmost to get clear views of the bird, but despite coming very close, these
eluded Todd, and we finally retreated. A lunch-break at one of the forest hides brought us brief encounters with
White-bellied Munia, Horsfield’s Wren-Babbler, Puff-backed Bulbul and a Chestnut-naped Forktail, before we again
tried our luck with the pitta, with the same lack of success as before. Good views of a party of Orange-backed
Woodpeckers, some Scaly-crowned Babblers, Dark-throated Oriole and four Brown-backed Needletails coming
down to the river alongside our boat to drink were scant consolation, and brought an end to what had been a
very draining and ultimately disappointing day.
Oriental Bay Owl and Chestnut-breasted Malkoha
We opted to go up a smaller river the following morning in the hope of seeing Blue-banded Kingfisher. On our
way up, we were pleased to see and hear several Straw-headed Bulbuls. These once-common birds are no longer
guaranteed in most of their former haunts due to rampant trapping. After a time of drifting down the river quietly
we finally got views of a female Blue-banded Kingfisher, after which we went ashore and walked the trail for
several kilometers back to the HQ area. The bird activity was better than yesterday, and several mixed flocks
included species such as Black-bellied Malkoha, Buff-rumped Woodpecker, Spotted Fantail, Grey-cheeked Bulbul
and Velvet-fronted Nuthatch. The afternoon brought much-needed rain in abundance, which we hoped would
help dissipate the haze the following day. After dinner we went out night-birding again, but apart from hearing
Blyth’s Frogmouth and Barred Eagle-Owl, we did not record much of note.
We had a decision to make as to where to spend our last full day, and opted to try again for the Malayan Banded
Pitta. After the previous afternoon’s rain, not only were conditions much more bearable, but things were much
livelier birdwise. We started off chasing down a Rufous-collared Kingfisher, and in the process had better views
of Black-throated Babbler, and saw Grey-breasted Spiderhunter and Plain Sunbird, before finally getting the
kingfisher, a male, perched up right in front of us. When we arrived at the pitta spot, it was calling again, and
again we got close and yet failed to see it. It was still calling as we left, but clearly knew we were there and was
not going to show. We once again spent lunchtime at the hide, getting good views of Horsfield’s Wren-Babbler
and Bar-bellied Cuckooshrike. In mid afternoon we approached the pitta for the fourth time, and this time, finally,
it allowed both of us views as it perched up on a low vine not too far away. Feelings of relief vied with exhilaration
at finally having seen this most resplendent of pittas! The return walk to the jetty was enlivened by views of
Ferruginous Babblers, Blyth’s Paradise-Flycatcher and Great Iora. Rain once again arrived in the afternoon,
putting an end to any thoughts of birding.
On our final morning we decided to try for Crested Fireback around the HQ area and nearby trails. We drew a
blank with these, but did succeed in getting great views of a male Great Argus which called nearby and then
sauntered twice across the trail. We had inexplicably missed Rufous-bellied Swallow, normally reliable at Fraser’s
Hill and Taman Negara, thus far, so on our route to the airport we took a lengthy detour to some limestone caves,
where we were able to watch numbers of this species flying to and from their nests. Gold-whiskered Barbets and
a small flock of Dusky Crag-Martins were bonuses at the same site. Another roadside stop brought a nice selection
of forest species, including Red-bearded Bee-eater, Orange-backed Woodpecker, Bar-winged Flycatcher-Shrike
and a resplendent male Yellow-rumped Flycatcher. Finally, it was time to leave the forests behind and head for
the airport to reflect on what had been a highly enjoyable and, overall, successful tour.
Bird of the Tour
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
Rail-Babbler
Rusty-naped Pitta
Malayan Banded Pitta
Oriental Bay Owl
Blyth’s Frogmouth
More Tour Photos:
Lesser Green and Blue-winged Leafbird
Red-naped and Diard’s Trogon
Rusty-naped Pitta and Grey-breasted Babbler
Malayan Laughingthrush and Scaly-breasted Bulbul
Raffles’s Malkoha and Whiskered Treeswift
Masked Palm Civet and Western Striped Squirrel
Systematic List
Phasianidae
Malaysian Partridge
Crested Partridge
Red Junglefowl
Malayan Peacock-Pheasant
Great Argus
Arborophila campbelli
Rollulus rouloul
Gallus gallus
Polyplectron malacense
Argusianus argus
Ardeidae
Grey Heron
Great-billed Heron
Purple Heron
Cattle Egret
Ardea cinerea
Ardea sumatrana
Ardea purpurea
Bubulcus ibis
Accipitridae
Black-shouldered Kite
Crested Serpent-Eagle
Changeable Hawk-Eagle
Blyth's Hawk-Eagle
Crested Goshawk
Black Eagle
Brahminy Kite
Lesser Fish-Eagle
Grey-headed Fish-Eagle
Elanus caeruleus
Spilornis cheela
Nisaetus limnaeetus
Nisaetus alboniger
Accipiter trivirgatus
Ictinaetus malayensis
Haliastur indus
Ichthyophaga humilis
Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus
Rallidae
Red-legged Crake
White-breasted Waterhen
Rallina fasciata
Amaurornis phoenicurus
Charadriidae
Pacific Golden-Plover
Lesser Sand-Plover
Greater Sand-Plover
Malaysian Plover
Pluvialis fulva
Charadrius mongolus
Charadrius leschenaultii
Charadrius peronii
Scolopacidae
Terek Sandpiper
Common Sandpiper
Grey-tailed Tattler
Ruddy Turnstone
Xenus cinereus
Actitis hypoleucos
Tringa brevipes
Arenaria interpres
Heard only
Heard only
Heard only
Laridae
Little Tern
Great Crested Tern
Sternula albifrons
Thalasseus bergii
Columbidae
Rock Pigeon
Spotted Dove
Little Cuckoo-Dove
Emerald Dove
Zebra Dove
Little Green-Pigeon
Pink-necked Pigeon
Thick-billed Pigeon
Large Green-Pigeon
Yellow-vented Pigeon
Wedge-tailed Pigeon
Mountain Imperial-Pigeon
Columba livia
Streptopelia chinensis
Macropygia ruficeps
Chalcophaps indica
Geopelia striata
Treron olax
Treron vernans
Treron curvirostra
Treron capellei
Treron seimundi
Treron sphenurus
Ducula badia
Cuculidae
Bock’s Hawk-Cuckoo
Moustached Hawk-Cuckoo
Indian Cuckoo
Banded Bay Cuckoo
Violet Cuckoo
Asian Drongo-Cuckoo
Asian Koel
Black-bellied Malkoha
Chestnut-bellied Malkoha
Green-billed Malkoha
Raffles's Malkoha
Red-billed Malkoha
Chestnut-breasted Malkoha
Greater Coucal
Hierococcyx bocki
Hierococcyx vagans
Cuculus micropterus
Cacomantis sonneratii
Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus
Surniculus lugubris
Eudynamys scolopaceus
Phaenicophaeus diardi
Phaenicophaeus sumatranus
Phaenicophaeus tristis
Phaenicophaeus chlorophaeus
Phaenicophaeus javanicus
Phaenicophaeus curvirostris
Centropus sinensis
Tytonidae
Oriental Bay Owl
Phodilus badius
Strigidae
Mountain Scops-Owl
Sunda Scops-Owl
Barred Eagle-Owl
Collared Owlet
Otus spilocephalus
Otus lempiji
Bubo sumatranus
Glaucidium brodiei
Podargidae
Gould's Frogmouth
Blyth's Frogmouth
Batrachostomus stellatus
Batrachostomus affinis
Caprimulgidae
Malaysian Nightjar
Large-tailed Nightjar
Lyncornis temminckii
Caprimulgus macrurus
Apodidae
Silver-rumped Needletail
Brown-backed Needletail
Glossy Swiftlet
Black-nest Swiftlet
Edible-nest Swiftlet
Little Swift
Rhaphidura leucopygialis
Hirundapus giganteus
Collocalia esculenta
Aerodramus maximus
Aerodramus germani
Apus affinis nipalensis
Hemiprocnidae
Grey-rumped Treeswift
Whiskered Treeswift
Hemiprocne longipennis
Hemiprocne comata
Trogonidae
Red-naped Trogon
Harpactes kasumba
Heard only
Heard only
Diard's Trogon
Scarlet-rumped Trogon
Red-headed Trogon
Orange-breasted Trogon
Harpactes
Harpactes
Harpactes
Harpactes
diardii
duvaucelii
erythrocephalus
oreskios
Alcedinidae
Common Kingfisher
Blue-banded Kingfisher
Banded Kingfisher
Stork-billed Kingfisher
White-throated Kingfisher
Collared Kingfisher
Rufous-collared Kingfisher
Alcedo atthis
Alcedo euryzona
Lacedo pulchella
Pelargopsis capensis
Halcyon smyrnensis
Todiramphus chloris
Actenoides concretus
Meropidae
Red-bearded Bee-eater
Nyctyornis amictus
Coraciidae
Dollarbird
Eurystomus orientalis
Bucerotidae
Oriental Pied-Hornbill
Black Hornbill
Rhinoceros Hornbill
Great Hornbill
Helmeted Hornbill
Bushy-crested Hornbill
Anthracoceros albirostris
Anthracoceros malayanus
Buceros rhinoceros
Buceros bicornis
Buceros vigil
Anorrhinus galeritus
Megalaimidae
Sooty Barbet
Blue-eared Barbet
Fire-tufted Barbet
Red-crowned Barbet
Red-throated Barbet
Yellow-crowned Barbet
Golden-throated Barbet
Gold-whiskered Barbet
Black-browed Barbet
Calorhamphus hayii
Psilopogon duvaucelii
Psilopogon pyrolophus
Psilopogon rafflesii
Psilopogon mystacophanos
Psilopogon henricii
Psilopogon franklinii
Psilopogon chrysopogon
Psilopogon oorti
Picidae
Speckled Piculet
Rufous Piculet
White-bellied Woodpecker
Banded Woodpecker
Lesser Yellownape
Crimson-winged Woodpecker
Greater Yellownape
Checker-throated Yellownape
Olive-backed Woodpecker
Bamboo Woodpecker
Rufous Woodpecker
Buff-rumped Woodpecker
Buff-necked Woodpecker
Maroon Woodpecker
Bay Woodpecker
Orange-backed Woodpecker
Grey-and-buff Woodpecker
Great Slaty Woodpecker
Picumnus innominatus
Sasia abnormis
Dryocopus javensis
Picus miniaceus
Picus chlorolophus
Picus puniceus
Picus flavinucha
Picus mentalis
Dinopium rafflesii
Gecinulus viridis
Micropternus brachyurus
Meiglyptes tristis
Meiglyptes tukki
Blythipicus rubiginosus
Blythipicus pyrrhotis
Reinwardtipicus validus
Hemicircus concretus
Mulleripicus pulverulentus
Falconidae
Black-thighed Falconet
Microhierax fringillarius
Psittacidae
Blue-rumped Parrot
Blue-crowned Hanging-Parrot
Psittinus cyanurus
Loriculus galgulus
Heard only
Heard
Heard
Heard
Heard
only
only
only
only
Heard only
Heard only
Heard only
Heard only
Calyptomenidae
Green Broadbill
Calyptomena viridis
Eurylaimidae
Black-and-red Broadbill
Banded Broadbill
Black-and-yellow Broadbill
Dusky Broadbill
Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos
Eurylaimus javanicus
Eurylaimus ochromalus
Corydon sumatranus
Heard only
Pittidae
Garnet Pitta
Rusty-naped Pitta
Malayan Banded Pitta
Mangrove Pitta
Erythropitta granatina
Hydrornis oatesi
Hydrornis irena
Pitta megarhyncha
Heard only
Acanthizidae
Golden-bellied Gerygone
Gerygone sulphurea
Vangidae
Large Woodshrike
Bar-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike
Rufous-winged Philentoma
Maroon-breasted Philentoma
Tephrodornis gularis
Hemipus picatus
Hemipus hirundinaceus
Philentoma pyrhoptera
Philentoma velata
Aegithinidae
Common Iora
Green Iora
Great Iora
Aegithina tiphia
Aegithina viridissima
Aegithina lafresnayei
Campephagidae
Grey-chinned Minivet
Scarlet Minivet
Large Cuckooshrike
Bar-bellied Cuckooshrike
Lesser Cuckooshrike
Pericrocotus solaris
Pericrocotus speciosus
Coracina macei
Coracina striata
Lalage fimbriata
Laniidae
Brown Shrike
Lanius cristatus
Vireonidae
Blyth's Shrike-Babbler
Black-eared Shrike-Babbler
White-bellied Erpornis
Pteruthius aeralatus
Pteruthius melanotis
Erpornis zantholeuca
Oriolidae
Dark-throated Oriole
Black-naped Oriole
Black-and-crimson Oriole
Oriolus xanthonotus
Oriolus chinensis
Oriolus cruentus
Dicruridae
Bronzed Drongo
Lesser Racket-tailed Drongo
Greater Racket-tailed Drongo
Dicrurus aeneus
Dicrurus remifer
Dicrurus paradiseus
Rhipiduridae
Spotted Fantail
Malaysian Pied Fantail
White-throated Fantail
Rhipidura perlata
Rhipidura javanica
Rhipidura albicollis
Monarchidae
Black-naped Monarch
Amur Paradise-Flycatcher
Blyth's Paradise-Flycatcher
Hypothymis azurea
Terpsiphone incei
Terpsiphone affinis
Corvidae
Heard only
Crested Jay
Black Magpie
Common Green Magpie
House Crow
Large-billed Crow
Platylophus galericulatus
Platysmurus leucopterus
Cissa chinensis
Corvus splendens
Corvus macrorhynchos
Eupetidae
Rail-babbler
Eupetes macrocerus
Hirundinidae
Dusky Crag-Martin
Barn Swallow
Pacific Swallow
Rufous-bellied Swallow
Ptyonoprogne concolor
Hirundo rustica
Hirundo tahitica
Cecropis badia
Stenostiridae
Grey-headed Canary-Flycatcher
Culicicapa ceylonensis
Paridae
Sultan Tit
Melanochlora sultanea
Sittidae
Velvet-fronted Nuthatch
Blue Nuthatch
Sitta frontalis
Sitta azurea
Pycnonotidae
Puff-backed Bulbul
Black-headed Bulbul
Straw-headed Bulbul
Black-crested Bulbul
Scaly-breasted Bulbul
Grey-bellied Bulbul
Stripe-throated Bulbul
Yellow-vented Bulbul
Olive-winged Bulbul
Cream-vented Bulbul
Red-eyed Bulbul
Spectacled Bulbul
Hairy-backed Bulbul
Finsch's Bulbul
Ochraceous Bulbul
Grey-cheeked Bulbul
Yellow-bellied Bulbul
Buff-vented Bulbul
Ashy Bulbul
Mountain Bulbul
Streaked Bulbul
Pycnonotus eutilotus
Pycnonotus atriceps
Pycnonotus zeylanicus
Pycnonotus flaviventris
Pycnonotus squamatus
Pycnonotus cyaniventris
Pycnonotus finlaysoni
Pycnonotus goiavier
Pycnonotus plumosus
Pycnonotus simplex
Pycnonotus brunneus
Pycnonotus erythropthalmos
Tricholestes criniger
Alophoixus finschii
Alophoixus ochraceus
Alophoixus bres
Alophoixus phaeocephalus
Iole olivacea
Hemixos flavala
Ixos mcclellandii
Ixos malaccensis
Pnoepygidae
Pygmy Cupwing
Pnoepyga pusilla
Cettiidae
Yellow-bellied Warbler
Mountain Tailorbird
Abroscopus superciliaris
Phyllergates cucullatus
Phylloscopidae
Eastern Crowned Leaf Warbler
Mountain Leaf Warbler
Chestnut-crowned Warbler
Phylloscopus coronatus
Phylloscopus trivirgatus
Seicercus castaniceps
Cisticolidae
Common Tailorbird
Dark-necked Tailorbird
Ashy Tailorbird
Rufous-tailed Tailorbird
Yellow-bellied Prinia
Orthotomus sutorius
Orthotomus atrogularis
Orthotomus ruficeps
Orthotomus sericeus
Prinia flaviventris
Heard only
Heard only
Zosteropidae
Everett's White-eye
Zosterops everetti
Timaliidae
Pin-striped Tit-Babbler
Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler
Golden Babbler
Chestnut-winged Babbler
Rufous-fronted Babbler
Chestnut-backed Scimitar-Babbler
Large Scimitar-Babbler
Black-throated Babbler
Chestnut-rumped Babbler
Grey-throated Babbler
Grey-headed Babbler
Mixornis gularis
Macronus ptilosus
Cyanoderma chrysaeum
Cyanoderma erythropterum
Cyanoderma rufifrons
Pomatorhinus montanus
Megapomatorhinus hypoleucos
Stachyris nigricollis
Stachyris maculata
Stachyris nigriceps
Stachyris poliocephala
Pellorneidae
Moustached Babbler
Sooty-capped Babbler
Scaly-crowned Babbler
Rufous-crowned Babbler
Grey-breasted Babbler
Black-capped Babbler
Buff-breasted Babbler
Short-tailed Babbler
White-chested Babbler
Ferruginous Babbler
Striped Wren-Babbler
Abbott's Wren-Babbler
Horsfield's Wren-Babbler
Large Wren-Babbler
Streaked Wren-Babbler
Malacopteron magnirostre
Malacopteron affine
Malacopteron cinereum
Malacopteron magnum
Malacopteron albogulare
Pellorneum capistratum
Pellorneum tickelli
Pellorneum malaccense
Pellorneum rostratum
Pellorneum bicolor
Kenopia striata
Turdinus abbotti
Turdinus sepiarius
Turdinus macrodactylus
Turdinus brevicaudatus
Leiothrichidae
Brown Fulvetta
Mountain Fulvetta
Black Laughingthrush
Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush
Malayan Laughingthrush
Long-tailed Sibia
Silver-eared Mesia
Blue-winged Minla
Alcippe brunneicauda
Alcippe peracensis
Garrulax lugubris
Ianthocincla mitrata
Trochalopteron peninsulae
Heterophasia picaoides
Leiothrix argentauris
Actinodura cyanouroptera
Irenidae
Asian Fairy-bluebird
Irena puella
Muscicapidae
Oriental Magpie-Robin
White-rumped Shama
Rufous-browed Flycatcher
Hill Blue-Flycatcher
Tickell's Blue-Flycatcher
Grey-chested Jungle-Flycatcher
Large Niltava
Pygmy Blue-Flycatcher
Verditer Flycatcher
Lesser Shortwing
Malayan Whistling-Thrush
Blue Whistling-Thrush
Chestnut-naped Forktail
Slaty-backed Forktail
White-tailed Robin
Little Pied Flycatcher
Yellow-rumped Flycatcher
Blue Rock-Thrush
Copsychus saularis
Copsychus malabaricus
Anthipes solitaris
Cyornis banyumas
Cyornis tickelliae
Cyornis umbratilis
Niltava grandis
Muscicapella hodgsoni
Eumyias thalassinus
Brachypteryx leucophrys
Myophonus robinsoni
Myophonus caeruleus
Enicurus ruficapillus
Enicurus schistaceus
Cinclidium leucurum
Ficedula westermanni
Ficedula zanthopygia
Monticola solitarius
Heard only
Heard only
Heard only
Heard only
Sturnidae
Asian Glossy Starling
Common Hill Myna
Common Myna
Aplonis panayensis
Gracula religiosa
Acridotheres tristis
Chloropseidae
Greater Green Leafbird
Lesser Green Leafbird
Blue-winged Leafbird
Orange-bellied Leafbird
Chloropsis
Chloropsis
Chloropsis
Chloropsis
Dicaeidae
Yellow-breasted Flowerpecker
Crimson-breasted Flowerpecker
Scarlet-breasted Flowerpecker
Orange-bellied Flowerpecker
Plain Flowerpecker
Fire-breasted Flowerpecker
Prionochilus maculatus
Prionochilus percussus
Prionochilus thoracicus
Dicaeum trigonostigma
Dicaeum minullum
Dicaeum ignipectus
Nectariniidae
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird
Plain Sunbird
Plain-throated Sunbird
Red-throated Sunbird
Olive-backed Sunbird
Black-throated Sunbird
Temminck's Sunbird
Thick-billed Spiderhunter
Long-billed Spiderhunter
Little Spiderhunter
Purple-naped Spiderhunter
Yellow-eared Spiderhunter
Streaked Spiderhunter
Grey-breasted Spiderhunter
Chalcoparia singalensis
Anthreptes simplex
Anthreptes malacensis
Anthreptes rhodolaemus
Cinnyris jugularis
Aethopyga saturata
Aethopyga temminckii
Arachnothera crassirostris
Arachnothera robusta
Arachnothera longirostra
Arachnothera hypogrammicum
Arachnothera chrysogenys
Arachnothera magna
Arachnothera modesta
Motacillidae
Grey Wagtail
Motacilla cinerea
Passeridae
Eurasian Tree Sparrow
Passer montanus
Estrildidae
Scaly-breasted Munia
White-bellied Munia
Lonchura punctulata
Lonchura leucogastra
Mammals
Common Treeshrew
White-thighed Langur
Dusky Langur
Long-tailed Macaque
Southern Pig-tailed Macaque
White-handed Gibbon
Siamang
Masked Palm Civet
Leopard Cat
Eurasian Wild Pig
Red Muntjac
Plantain Squirrel
Grey-bellied Squirrel
Palas’s Squirrel
Western Striped Squirrel
Low’s Squirrel
Slender Squirrel
Three-striped Ground Squirrel
Tupaia glis
Presbytis siamensis
Trachypithecus obscurus
Macaca fascicularis
Macaca nemestrina
Hylobates lar
Symphalangus syndactylus
Paguma larvata
Prionailurus bengalensis
Sus scrofa
Muntiacus muntjak
Callosciurus notatus
Callosciurus caniceps
Callosciurus erythraeus
Tamiops mcclellandii
Sundasciurus lowii
Sundasciurus tenuis
Lariscus insignis
sonnerati
cyanopogon
cochinchinensis
hardwickii