A Checklist Of The Birds Malaysia

the publication of a checklist such as this is oly possible because a large number of observes diligently keeps records of birds they observe and contribute them to a publicly accessible database. Since 2016, the preferred database for the storage of all Malaysia bird records has been eBird4. Unususal records are vetted bya team of volunteer reviewers covering each state. Potential first records for the country or for either Peninsular or Bornean Malaysia are assessed by national Records committee, a team of experienced birders with a  wide experience of birds in Malaysia and the region5.