Birds of Malaysia

Birds of Malaysia. Date of Issue 22.7.2000

Pheasants and partridges which are plump in shape and rather like chickens belong to the family phasianidae under the Order Galiformes. Both include in some of the most beautiful bird s in the world. 

1. 50 sen Great Argus  2. 30sen Created Argus

Unique BIrds of Malaysia. Date of Issue 21.1.2009

Birds have often captivated the imagination and inspiration of mankind. From watching and studying this winged wonders, mankind has learned to appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of these creatures. Malaysia has over 742 species of birds, totaling about 7% of the world's population. 

1. 30 sen - Malaysian Peacock Pheasant (Polyplectron malacense) is one of the gems of Malaysia's bird species and now on the list of the four species special or endemic to Peninsula Malaysia.

2. 50 sen Milky Stork (Mycteria cinerea) is a large wading bird of freshwater habitat, living in wetlands and wet farmlands accross southern Asia.

3. 50 sen Malaysian Whistling Thrush (Myophonus robinsoni) is one of the four endemic birds of Peninsula Malaysia. .It is a rare and reclusive bird found in broadleaf evergreen forest, preferring streams as well as hills and highlands.