Information
on endemics and specialities is derived from Sibley & Monroe
checklists and bird distribution lists in
Thayer's Birder's Diary -
Version 2.05, supplemented bymaterial found in
Where to watch birds in Asia - byNigel Wheatley.
Asian speciality birds, while not endemic, are those that can only be
found in three or less countries of Asia. Information on endangered
birds is derived from the
IUCN
Red List, Birdlife International, and supporting data bases
developed by Ian Patton,
of Merlin Species Watcher. The endemic, endangered and speciality
birds may be uncommon, extremely rare vagrants, may be extirpated in
the country now or may only be present in migration. However,
documented sightings of each species noted below have been made in
Malaysia. |
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Laurie Crampton
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