Local nature guide wants to put Malaysia on the map for birdwatching

Wilson’s bird-of-paradise is a beautiful specimen. — Photos: ANDREW SEBASTIAN

Witnessing the courtship and nesting of Sarawak’s state bird, the rhinoceros hornbill, is just one of the many spectacular birding experiences of nature and wildlife guide Andrew Sebastian.

“Most people think hornbills are frugivores (fruit eaters), but during a birding tour, I once saw a male rhinoceros hornbill bring in a snake into its nest ... we gawked at the whole episode,” shared Sebastian, who dedicates his life to promoting sustainable eco and wildlife tourism in Malaysia.