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Mantanani Besar is the only place in Malaysia to see the [[Mantanani scops owl]]. The islands are also home to four breeding pigeon species that include the [[pied imperial-pigeon|Pied imperial-pigeon]], [[Grey imperial-pigeon|Grey imperial-pigeon]], [[Pink-necked green pigeon]] and [[Metallic pigeon]]. An additional two pigeon species visit the island occasionaly from the mainland and they include the [[Nicobar pigeon]] and the [[Black-naped pigeonfruit dove]]. [[Emerald Dove]]s can also be seen on the island. Mantanani Besar is also home to the [[Philippine megapode]], which thrives in the coastal forests. Three species of sunbird has been recorded on the islands; the [[Brown-throated sunbird]], the [[Red-throated sunbird]] and the [[Olive-backed sunbird]]. The [[Blue-naped parrot]] is locally extinct.