Sabah Birdwatchers Association

18/08/2026

Labuan Bird Festival 2026 were held at Labuan Bird Park by Labuan Corporations and it attracted around 4000 local visitors including from Sabah and Sarawak.

04/08/2026

The Sabah Birdwatchers Association (SBWA) partnered with Optisan Optic from Taiwan to sponsor high-quality binoculars for local, upcoming birders across Sabah, directly empowering Incut, a resident boatman at the Kinabatangan River who works for the eco-friendly Borneo Nature Lodge.

This sponsorship program equips key local eco-tourism frontliners with specialized optics, ensuring they can better spot and protect the region's incredible biodiversity

17/07/2026

Come and join us at UCSF 🦉

20/06/2026

30/05/2026

Kotobian Tadau Tagazo Do Kaamatan! 🌾

Wishing everyone a joyful harvest festival filled with gratitude, unity, and abundance.

28/05/2026

Call for Entries: Penampang Bird Photo Exhibition

Submission Deadline : 5th June

Eligibility
* Open to SBWA & PTA members only
* Photos must be taken by the submitter
* Bird species must be species that can be found in Penampang

All submitted photos will be reviewed by the committee before approval for exhibition.

Printing Options
* Submit your own printed & framed photo
OR
* Send your digital photo to SBWA by 5th June, and we will handle the printing and framing for you

Photo Sales
Exhibited photos will be available for sale during the exhibition.
Photographers may set their own selling price for their submitted works.

Let your lens tell the story of Penampang’s incredible birds. Don’t miss this opportunity to be part of the exhibition!

For submissions and inquiries, please contact:

Jay
+60195245405

Alex
+60109571889

We look forward to your entries!

01/05/2026

Cheers to the people who make things happen every day.

Happy Labour Day!✨

28/04/2026

Bornean Stubtail The Tiny Ghost of the Mountain Forest in Borneo

Hidden deep in the cool mossy forests of Borneo lives one of the island’s smallest and most secretive birds, the Bornean Stubtail (Urosphena whiteheadi).

First described in 1888 by British ornithologist Richard Bowdler Sharpe, the species was based on specimens collected from the legendary slopes of Mount Kinabalu, Sabah. Its scientific name whiteheadi honors explorer and naturalist John Whitehead, who helped reveal many of Borneo’s unique birds to the world.

✨ Fun Facts
* Despite being a bird, it moves through the undergrowth in a mouse-like way, quietly creeping between bushes.
* It is often heard more than seen. Its call is a thin, high-pitched note that many people miss completely.
* True to its name, it has an incredibly short tail, making it look round and compact.

Only about 9.5–10 cm long, this tiny forest dweller wears soft brown upperparts, pale greyish underparts, a warm buff eyebrow stripe, and delicate pink legs. Modest in color, but full of charm.

To spot one in the wild is a privilege, not because it is rare, but because it chooses to remain unseen.

Photo credit: Jaycie Lee

05/04/2026

Warmest Easter greetings from the Executive Committee of the Sabah Birdwatchers Association 🌸🐣

May this season of renewal bring you hope, peace, and fresh beginnings. 🕊️🌿

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful and meaningful Easter.

20/03/2026

Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri from the Executive Committee of the Sabah Birdwatchers Association! 🌙✨

Wishing you and your loved ones a joyful celebration filled with happiness, peace, and togetherness.

Maaf Zahir dan Batin 💚