A Handbook of Important Bird Areas in Malaysia

The publication of this handbook is part of the LAMBIA (Local Area Monitoring of Important Bird Areas) programme under the MNS centre Project. It is designed with birdwatchers and laymen in mind and to disseminate information on Malaysian IBA’s and its associated threatened birds. This publication covers the following: The Important Bird Area (IBA) Programme in Malaysia – What are Important Bird Areas? – IBA Criteria – Glossary – Overview of the IBA Inventory – Brief Site Accounts of IBAs – Guidelines for the submission of bird sightings and country records.