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For [[bird watching|birdwatchers]], the Mantanani Islands are great for seeing birds that usually nest on islands, because of their relative lack of terrestrial predators, and are rarely or unpredictably seen on the mainland. There are several trails through the center of the island in addition to open beaches along the coast where birds can be spotted. |
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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 pigeon]]. [[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. |
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Lungisan Island has a nesting cave colony of [[German's swiftlet]]s and is an important roost for three species of [[frigatebird]]s. Other seabirds that can be seen around the island is the [[Brown booby]] and the [[Black-naped tern]].<ref>Phillipps & Phillipps (2009), p.326.</ref> |
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Revision as of 04:15, 27 July 2015
Mantanani Islands | |
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| Country | Malaysia |
| State | Sabah |
The Mantanani Islands form a small group of three islands off the north-west coast of the state of Sabah, Malaysia, opposite the town of Kota Belud, in northern Borneo. The largest island is Mantanani Besar; the other two are Mantanani Kecil and Lungisan. It is a popular site for recreational diving as there are three nearby dive wrecks dating from the Second World War, as well as being known for its dugongs.[1]
Birdwatching
For birdwatchers, the Mantanani Islands are great for seeing birds that usually nest on islands, because of their relative lack of terrestrial predators, and are rarely or unpredictably seen on the mainland. There are several trails through the center of the island in addition to open beaches along the coast where birds can be spotted. 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, 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 pigeon. Emerald Doves 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. Lungisan Island has a nesting cave colony of German's swiftlets and is an important roost for three species of frigatebirds. Other seabirds that can be seen around the island is the Brown booby and the Black-naped tern.[2]
Access
The islands are accessible by a one-hour speedboat journey from Kuala Abai jetty, Kota Belud, 80 km north-east of Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Sabah. Mantanani Besar contains a small resort, catering mainly to scuba divers, and Mantanani Kechil a small dive lodge.
References
Notes
Sources
- Phillipps, Quentin; & Phillipps, Karen. Phillipps’ Field Guide to the Birds of Borneo. Oxford: Beaufoy Books. ISBN 978-1-906780-10-4.
{{cite book}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - "Pulau Mantanani". Ben van Wijnen. Retrieved 23 April 2010.
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