Malaysia 1997 Highland Birds

Malaysian highland bird are generally colorful and relatively tame. These featured make them easy to find and watch, at fairly close range.

About 134 bird species are largely exclusively dependent on mountain forest such as at Mountain Kinabalu. This highland birds are important for the survival of the forest. Some helps to disperse seeds, and various sun-birds and spider-hunters help to pollinate flowers. Without such help, the plants could not continue to propagate successfully.

Of course, the conservation of the highland is vital for the survival of the birds too. This is called natural environment, it helps to prevent imbalance of the forest ecosystem.



1. 20c - Pygmy Blue Flycatcher (This species only can be found in forest above 1200m)
2. 30c - Silver-Eared Mesia (This species can be found in forest above 900m)
3. 50c  - Black-Sided Flowerpecker (This is species of Borneo, can be only found at mountain forest 1200m upward)
4. RM1 - Scarlet Sunbird (It is found in forest and mountain areas to above 1500m.)

First day cover with a bird cancellation postmark.