![]() With a broad altitudinal range and habitat diversity, Pulong Tau National Park is home to numerous other endemic species including Bornean Whistler, Mountain Barbet, Whitehead’s Broadbill, and the enigmatic Dulit Frogmouth. More than 300 species of birds are listed for this park, including the rare endemic Bulwer’s Pheasant and Black Partridge. The main villages, Bario, Ba’ Kelalan, Long Banga and Long Lellang, can be reached by flights from Miri, or alternatively, by four-wheel-drive vehicle. ![]() Occupying the western flank of the Kelabit highlands, its spectacular mountain landscapes include Mount Murud, Sarawak’s highest peak (2,424 m), and the Tama Abu range. Pulong Tau National Park is Sarawak’s largest reserve, comprising nearly 600 sq. Montane specialties can only be seen via a multi-day trek to the upper slopes of Mount Mulu. Mulu has an eye-catching bird list of 262 species, which includes all eight species of Bornean hornbills, and over half of the island’s endemics such as Fruithunter, Hose’s Broadbill, and Whitehead’s Spiderhunter. The entrance to Deer Cave is an almost guaranteed site for the Bat Hawk, especially at dusk when up to 1.8 million Wrinkle-lipped Bats emerge from the cave. Although renowned for its amazing limestone cave systems, Mulu is incredibly biodiverse and hosts a wealth of rare flora and fauna. Designated as an IBA in 2010, this area provides visitors the chance to see some of Borneo’s endemic submontane birds, including Pygmy White-eye, Chestnut-crested Yuhina, Bornean Barbet, and Mountain Serpent-Eagle.Ī UNESCO World Heritage Site, Gunung Mulu National Park is Sarawak’s most famous park. Further to the south, near the Indonesian border, Borneo Highlands comprises a range of forested hills culminating in Mount Penrissen at over 1300 m in elevation. Perhaps better known for its population of reintroduced orangutans, Semenggoh Nature Reserve is also an excellent bird watching destination that hosts many lowland birds, including the rare Long-billed Partridge. This is the closest site to Kuching which offers a chance of seeing one of Sarawak’s most emblematic birds, the Rhinoceros Hornbill. ![]() Located near the coast is the spectacular Santubong National Park, with its rugged sandstone terrain and tall rainforest. A number of endemic species including Bornean Banded Kingfisher, Bornean Wren Babbler, and Blue-banded Pitta can be found here. One of the most popular is Kubah National Park, which has beautiful lowland rainforest and has a great diversity of birds. There are numerous nature reserves within an hour of the city that offer a variety of bird watching opportunities. With an international airport and good roads, Kuching is a logical place to begin any birding adventure in Sarawak. ![]()
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