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Borneo Birds / Avifauna
Species diversity and extraordinary bird sanctuaries Sabah, as one of the thirteen states of the Federation of Malaysia, is located at the northern tip of the world’s third largest island, Borneo. Borneo Sabah is known as “Land Below the Wind” as it is away from typhoon-hit areas. Due to its proximity to the equator, 82% of the land area in Sabah is covered with dense tropical rain forests where many unique bird species live. There are 664 species of birds being recorded across the state. For example, there are 6 types of Trogons, 8 types of Broadbills, 8 types of Hornbills, 10 types of Pittas, 12 types of Kingfishers, 21 types of Woodpeckers, 30 types of Flowerpeckers, 8 types of Spiderhunters, and 10 types of Sunbirds. Among all these, there are also 52 types of endemic bird species. Bird watchers are often given surprises and remarkable memories by the variety of bird species. http://birds.my/6-days-bird-watching-and-nature-tour-in-sabah/