"Birds of Borneo—from the Malaysian side" Video

Stork-billed Kingfisher—Photo: Sudheer Nunna on Unsplash

Borneo—shared by Indonesia, Malaysia, and Brunei—is one of Southeast Asia’s great biodiversity hotspots, home to more than 420 bird species. Its once‑dense forests continue to disappear due to palm oil expansion and timber harvests, putting many of these species at increasing risk.

In 2025, Deneb Maine spent part of the summer on the Malaysian side of the island while pursuing a master’s degree, returning with a striking collection of photos from the northeastern region and its remarkable wildlife. Deneb now serves as Education Coordinator at the River Center and is working toward an MA in Biology through Miami University of Ohio.

Our January 21, 2025 OPAS program offered a rare look at a part of the world few of us ever experience. Watch the video now.