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Birds of Malaysia
Lore covers 729 bird species that have been recorded in Malaysia, and 591 of them are regular birds you can reasonably expect to see. You learn them from real photos taken by birders, one question at a time: pick the right name, earn points and keep a daily streak. It is free and it works in your browser, no app needed.
The most common birds in Malaysia
These are the birds you will meet first. Lore starts every guide with the common species, so you learn what you actually see in the field.
- Yellow-vented BulbulResident
Pycnonotus goiavier - Oriental Magpie-RobinResident
Copsychus saularis - Zebra DoveResident
Geopelia striata - Asian Glossy StarlingResident
Aplonis panayensis - Rock PigeonResident
Columba livia - Oriental Pied HornbillResident
Anthracoceros albirostris - Pacific SwallowResident
Hirundo javanica - Javan MynaResident
Acridotheres javanicus - House CrowResident
Corvus splendens - Brown-throated SunbirdResident
Anthreptes malacensis - Crested Serpent-EagleResident
Spilornis cheela - Eurasian Tree SparrowResident
Passer montanus - White-throated KingfisherResident
Halcyon smyrnensis - Brahminy KiteResident
Haliastur indus - Pink-necked Green-PigeonResident
Treron vernans - Little HeronResident
Butorides atricapilla - Common MynaResident
Acridotheres tristis - Black HornbillResident
Anthracoceros malayanus - Ornate SunbirdResident
Cinnyris ornatus - White-bellied Sea-EagleResident
Icthyophaga leucogaster - Blue-throated Bee-eaterResident
Merops viridis - Collared KingfisherResident
Todiramphus chloris - Greater Racket-tailed DrongoResident
Dicrurus paradiseus - Stork-billed KingfisherResident
Pelargopsis capensis - Asian Red-eyed BulbulResident
Pycnonotus brunneus - Rhinoceros HornbillResident
Buceros rhinoceros - Little EgretResident
Egretta garzetta - Black-naped OrioleResident
Oriolus chinensis - Olive-winged BulbulResident
Pycnonotus plumosus - Orange-bellied FlowerpeckerResident
Dicaeum trigonostigma - Spotted DoveResident
Spilopelia chinensis - White-breasted WaterhenResident
Amaurornis phoenicurus - Purple HeronResident
Ardea purpurea - Malaysian Pied-FantailResident
Rhipidura javanica - Great EgretResident
Ardea alba - Blue-eared KingfisherResident
Alcedo meninting
Birds in Malaysia through the year
Of the 591 regular birds in Malaysia, Lore counts 404 resident species that stay all year and 33 winter visitors. The rest are partly migratory or irregular.
Most species are present in March (556 regular birds) and the fewest in June (494). Lore's guides follow the seasons, so you can learn the birds that are around this month, or the ones that arrive next month.
Regular birds present per month.
Which bird families are most common in Malaysia?
The families with the most regular species in Malaysia are Old World Flycatchers, Robins, and Chats (47), Bulbuls (27), Hawks, Eagles, and Kites (26), Woodpeckers (23) and Cuckoos (21).
How Lore teaches you the birds
- Real photos. Every picture was taken by a birder and credited in the game.
- Guides for your region. Common birds, year-round birds, summer and winter visitors, birds by family, and more.
- A daily mystery bird. Clues first, the photo last.
- Challenges. Play the same birds as your friends in a group, or join the open Ultimate Birders' Challenge.
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Frequently asked questions
How many birds can I learn in Malaysia? Lore has 729 species for Malaysia, of which 591 are regular. The most common are the Yellow-vented Bulbul, Oriental Magpie-Robin and Zebra Dove.
Is Lore free? Yes. Lore is free, has no ads and is made as a hobby. You do not need an account to start.
Where do the photos and data come from? Photos come from iNaturalist and Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons licences, and rarity and names come from eBird. See the photo credits.
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