A warm “Selamat Datang” to Shorebirds Malaysia

Shorebirds Malaysia aims to showcase Malaysia’s shorebirds – their biodiversity, status and conservation.

Get to know shorebirds »

Get to know the team »

A warm “Selamat Datang” to Shorebirds Malaysia

Shorebirds Malaysia aims to showcase Malaysia’s shorebirds – their biodiversity, status and conservation.

Get to know shorebirds »

Get to know the team »

Shorebirds Malaysia’s objectives are

Reference Platform

To provide a reference platform for Malaysia’s 70 shorebird species. This platform will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, conservationists, and enthusiasts.

Learning Hub

To offer an educational platform centered around shorebirds and their flyways. This aims to raise awareness and understanding of the vital role these birds play in the ecosystem.

Safeguarding Shorebirds

To advance the cause of shorebird conservation and protection their habitats within Malaysia and along the East Asian Australasian Flyway.

Shorebirds Malaysia’s objectives are

Reference Platform

To provide a reference platform for Malaysia’s 70 shorebird species. This platform will serve as a valuable resource for researchers, conservationists, and enthusiasts.

Learning Hub

To offer an educational platform centered around shorebirds and their flyways. This aims to raise awareness and understanding of the vital role these birds play in the ecosystem.

Safeguarding Shorebirds

To advance the cause of shorebird conservation and protection their habitats within Malaysia and along the East Asian Australasian Flyway.

Get To Know Shorebirds

Shorebirds (also known as waders) are a group of small to medium-sized (12-66cm) wading birds with a wide variety of bill sizes and shapes. There are over 240 shorebird species in the world, of which 70 have been recorded in Malaysia. Most shorebirds in Malaysia are long-distance migrants.

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The East Asian Australasian Flyway

Malaysia sits on one of the nine great global migratory flyways, the East Asian Australian Flyway (EAAF). In recognition of its importance to these populations, Malaysia is one of the 19 member countries of East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP).

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Get To Know Shorebirds

Shorebirds (also known as waders) are a group of small to medium-sized (12-66cm) wading birds with a wide variety of bill sizes and shapes. There are over 240 shorebird species in the world, of which 70 have been recorded in Malaysia. Most shorebirds in Malaysia are long-distance migrants.

Learn More About Shorebirds »

List of Shorebirds Families »

The East Asian Australasian Flyway

Malaysia sits on one of the nine great global migratory flyways, the East Asian Australian Flyway (EAAF). In recognition of its importance to these populations, Malaysia is one of the 19 member countries of East Asian-Australasian Flyway Partnership (EAAFP).

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Explore Shorebirds

Explore the diverse world of Malaysian shorebirds. This website features comprehensive information on all 70 recorded species, including their habitats, identification tips, and vivid visual galleries.

    Ruff

    Medium-sized shorebird with short, slightly decurved bill, small head and medium length olive to orange-coloured legs.

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    Grey-tailed Tattler

    Medium-sized, long-bodied shorebird; grey above, with short yellow legs and medium length, straight or slightly decurved bill. In flight, uniform grey above; legs do not project beyond tail. Below, dark grey underwing and whitish belly.

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    Yellow-wattled Lapwing

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    Red-necked Stint

    Long-bodied, black-legged stint most numerous on intertidal mudflats.

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    Kentish Plover

    Small plover with white collar, plain pale brown upperparts. Shorter legs than sand-plovers. Breastband usually incomplete.

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    Wood Sandpiper

    Elegant sandpiper with long yellowish legs and medium length, straight bill. Upperparts dark brown, spangled with white spots. In flight, above, wings and back dark; square white rump and barred tail. Below, underwing coverts are finely barred. Feet project beyond tail in flight.

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