Title of article
Avifauna of Ginseng Camp, Maliau Basin, Sabah, Malaysia
Author/Authors
Noramly, Glenda Malaysian Nature Society - Bird Conservation Council, Malaysia , Idek, Elizabeth
From page
49
To page
53
Abstract
During a fi ve day survey of avifauna in the immediate vicinity of Ginseng Camp, 64 species of 26 families were seen or heard, most of which were lowland and hill forest species. Three migratory species of fl ycatcher were sighted; the remainder of species are Sabah residents. Three Bornean endemics were found in the area. No species identifi ed are new to the Maliau area. No endangered species were sighted, although 15 species are considered globally Near Threatened. Observations of a nesting Whitebellied Yuhina is the fi rst described from Borneo.
Keywords
Avifauna , Ginseng Camp , MaliauBasin , Borneo
Journal title
Journal of Tropical Biology and Conservation
Journal title
Journal of Tropical Biology and Conservation
Record number
2576429
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