Pahang

Birding Pahang

FRASER’S HILL

One should not miss out the opportunity to explore the birdlife of this famous birdwatching site in Malaysia, which is also an Important Bird Area (IBA). It is blessed with pristine forest and is home to variety of local species as well as attracting other species during the migratory season.

Birds to look out for

Rusty-naped Pitta, Helmeted Hornbill, Malayan Whistling-thrush, Malayan Partridge, Long-tailed Broadbill, Silver-breasted Broadbill, Red-headed Trogon, Malayan Laughingthrush, Spectacled Laughingthrush, Black Laughingthrush, Silver-eared Mesia, Rufous-browed Flycatcher, Large Niltava

Events

Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race organised by Tourism Pahang in the month of June

BUKIT TINGGI

About two hours drive from Kuala Lumpur, heading east, birders will enjoy this hill resort with an impressive birdlist – more 140 species to date. Just over 930m above sea level, this hill is surrounded by pristine highland & lower montane forests. Highly recommended for a morning birding session.

Birds to look out for

Mountain Peacock-pheasant, Ferruginous Partridge, Silver-breasted Broadbill, Rhinoceros Hornbill, Fire-breasted Flowerpecker, Orange-breasted Trogon

CAMERON HIGHLANDS

Cameron Highlands is one of the largest and most visited tourism sites in Peninsular Malaysia. It takes about 4-5 hours to drive from Kuala Lumpur. From its highest point to the town areas, birders will have a chance to record many species as part of the total 260 species counted for this area to date. Look out for the forest trails that are relatively good for birdwatching.

Birds to look out for

Brown Bullfinch, Rufous-vented Niltava, Pygmy Flycatcher, Slaty-backed Forktail, Collared Owlet, Golden-throated Barbet, White-tailed Robin

TAMAN NEGARA KUALA TAHAN

Kuala Tahan is the popular entrance to the largest national park in Malaysia. It is also known as one of the country’s premier birdwatching areas for lowland forest birds as well as wildlife. During the fruiting season, usually from May to August, many bird species can be found feeding on fig trees around the park headquarters.

Birds to look out for

White-crowned Hornbill, Rhinoceros Hornbills, Blue-banded Kingfisher, Crested Jay, Malayan Peacock Pheasant, Crested Fireback, Green Broadbill, Thick-billed Green Pigeon, Blue-eared Barbet, Asian Fairy Bluebird, Blue-winged Leafbird, Yellow-vented Flowerpecker

Events

Taman Negara Bird Count organised by Taman Negara Bird Group (TNBG) in the month of March.