Common Iora (Aegithina tiphia) – 12-14cm

     A small passerine bird found across the tropical Labuan IslandBIRDS of BORNEO9 with populations showing plumage variations, some of which are designated as subspecies. A species found in scrub and forest, it is easily detected from its loud whistles and the bright colours.

Author: Wild Life & Nature North Borneo

An effort to promote the activity of birdwatching to Labuan island thru Avitourism. Labuan's area comprises the main island (Labuan Island – 91.64 square kilometres or 35.38 square miles) and six other smaller islands, Burung, Daat, Kuraman, Big Rusukan, Small Rusukan and Papan island with a total area of 91.64 square kilometres (35.38 square miles). The islands lie 8 kilometres (5.0 miles) off the coast of Borneo, adjacent to the Malaysian state of Sabah and to the north of Brunei Darussalam, on the northern edge of Brunei Bay facing the South China Sea. Labuan Island is mainly flat and undulating; its highest point is Bukit Kubong at 148 metres (486 feet) above sea level. Over 70% of the island is still covered with vegetation. The main town area of Victoria is located in a position facing Brunei Bay. Come and discover the Resident and Migratory Birds to Labuan Island (5° 19' 29.3052'' N and 115° 13' 6.3480'' E), North Borneo. Contact us at : labuanbirds@gmail.com, labuanavianorthborneo@gmail.com or dtbolinb @gmail.com or visit our own @WildlifeandNatureNorthBorneo (Youtube channel).

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