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Sticky Rice Travel is a responsible travel operator passionate about crafting personalized trips that explore sensitive ecosystems and indigenous cultures, all the while adhering to our strict policy of low-impact, responsible travel.

24/04/2025

Niltavas are a genus of birds found in South and Southeast Asia. The name derives from the Nepali word Niltau for the rufous-bellied niltava, the first species introduced into the genus in 1837. Six of the seven species of Niltava’s have orange-rufous underparts - the seventh, the large Niltava, shot here by are electric purple-blue with darker blue black underparts.

21/04/2025

Spiderhunters are part of the sunbird family, Nectariniidae. Characterised by their larger size, long curved bills, their tube-like tongue, and their drab muted plumage. While spiderhunters are found in the forests of South and Southeast Asia, this Bornean Spiderhunter is only found in tropical lowland and montane forests in Borneo. Caught mid snack extracting nectar from banana flowers.

16/04/2025

The smooth-coated otter is one of Asia’s largest otters weighing up to 11kg and growing up to 64cm in length. They have short legs and large webbed and clawed feet which help with swimming. They are named for their smooth and sleek pelage and are easily distinguished from other otter species by their hairless diamond-shaped nose and rounded head. They have a large range from the Indian subcontinent through Southeast Asia and of course on our beautiful island of Borneo where we spot them most often in mangrove forests. We found this cute guy feasting in Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

10/04/2025

Dreamy light in Kota Belud. Kota Belud is a coastal district in Sabah, a couple hours from Kota Kinabalu. Known for its wide beaches, traditional rice fields, and sweeping views of Mount Kinabalu, the area is rich in culture and natural beauty. Home to the Bajau people—often referred to as "cowboys of the East"—Kota Belud is known for its vibrant weekly market and long-standing traditions in horsemanship and craft.⁠
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Shhh... It is also where our off-grid sustainable villas are quietly tucked away, between the forest and sea. More info coming soon!

07/04/2025

The Bornean bulbul is a songbird endemic to Borneo, found in northern and central areas. Recognized by its olive-brown plumage and bright yellow underparts, this species is part of the bulbul family, known for their vocal nature and adaptability. They are forest birds that enjoy dense scrub but are also spotted perched in open areas.
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05/04/2025

The colugo, also known as the Sunda flying lemur, is not a true lemur and does not fly in the traditional sense. Instead, it is one of the most skilled gliding mammals in the world. A large fur-covered membrane of skin, called a patagium, stretches from its face to the tips of its fingers, toes, and tail—allowing it to glide distances of up to 70 meters between trees. Colugos are completely arboreal, spending nearly all of their lives in the canopy. They are nocturnal, solitary, and highly adapted to life in the dense tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia. Their webbed limbs and broad gliding membrane make them remarkably efficient at navigating their forest habitat without ever touching the ground.

02/04/2025

The great argus is native to the jungles of the Malay peninsula, Borneo, and Sumatra. Their name is derived from Argus, the hundred eyed giant in Greek mythology, as their wings and tail have beautiful and intricate eye like patterns. They are a member of the pheasant family and can grow up to 160-200cm in length. Not only is the male great argus one of the largest of all pheasants but they also have the longest tail feathers of any bird in the wild. The males also have an incredible courtship dance where they clear an area on the forest floor, raise their tail, fan their wings, and stomp their feet in an impressive display for attention.
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28/03/2025

The Bornean Brown Wood-Owl is 1 of 14 subspecies of brown wood-owls found in South Asia. It is a medium to large species ranging from 45-57cm in height with deep black eyes. Native to Borneo, this nocturnal hunter feeds on small mammals, birds, insects, and reptiles. This juvenile was spotted in Danum Valley by

25/03/2025

This blue-eyed beauty is the Borneo angle head lizard, also called the Borneo forest dragon. They are endemic to Borneo and while quite widespread, they are most commonly found in montane areas and lowland rainforests.⁠
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22/03/2025

Binturongs, also known as bearcats, aren’t actually related to bears or cats—they belong to the civet family. These fascinating creatures grow between 60-90cm long and have thick, coarse black fur. With five toes on each foot and strong claws, they are expert climbers, spending most of their time in trees. Another one of their standout features is their fully prehensile tail, which acts like a fifth limb, helping them navigate the treetops. Binturongs are native to the dense tropical rainforests of Southeast Asia, but they’re tough to spot—they’re secretive, well-camouflaged, and prefer to stay hidden. These unique creatures are just another example of the incredible wildlife that calls our rainforests home.⁠
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19/03/2025

The crested serpent eagle is widespread throughout tropical Asia. It is a fairly large heavily built stocky eagle with a dark white-tipped bushy crest which gives it a distinctive thick-necked appearance. When it is alarmed, the crest frames its face highlighting their yellow eyes and large head - which makes it look all the more intimidating. As its name suggests, the crested serpent eagle is a reptile eater who feeds on snakes and lizards. ⁠
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16/03/2025

The blue-eared kingfisher is found all over the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. They’re a medium-sized kingfisher, growing up to 16 cm long, and look almost identical to the common kingfisher—except for their darker, deeper blue ear patch. These little birds are usually solitary, but they pair up during breeding season. Their calls change depending on where they’re from, and they’re often spotted darting around forest streams, hunting with their quick dives and sharp eyesight.⁠
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13/03/2025

Male little pied flycatchers have a bold black-and-white patterning while females are muted grey-brown color. They have a large range stretching from the Indian Subcontinent throughout Southeast Asia and are found in subtropical or tropical moist lowland and montane forests. Spotted on Gunung Alab, or Mount Alab.⁠
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11/03/2025

Cuclidae or Cuckoos are a large family consisting of 150 species in 33 genera with Malkohas being one of them. The Black-bellied malkoha is one of least 6 species of Malkohas found on Borneo. They are a large grey cuckoo with green-glossed wings and a red skin around their eyes. They are commonly found in lowland and foothill forests and forest edges where they move rather clumsily through the trees.⁠
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09/03/2025

The cream-coloured giant squirrel is one of the largest of the squirrel species and the largest tree squirrel found in our forests. From their head to the tip of their tail they can grow up to 82cm long and weigh up to 1.5kg however their average head-and-body length is about 34 cm and their tail about 42 cm. They are widespread in forests throughout the Thai-Malay peninsula and Sumatra. As their name suggests, they are typically a light orange to brown with cream-coloured underparts however here in Borneo they are darker coloured.⁠ This little big guy is about to feast on some unripe mangos.⁠
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06/03/2025

The common water monitor, Asian water monitor, or Biawak in Malay - is a lizard native to South and Southeast Asia and found in lowland freshwater and brackish wetlands. Males can grow up to 2 meters long and weigh up to 19 kg - the second-heaviest lizard in the world just behind the Komodo dragon. They are obligate carnivores which means they only eat meat. Monitors also have forked tongues, like snakes, which allows for better accuracy in locating a preys scent.⁠
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02/03/2025

The Bornean whistler, or Bornean mountain whistler is endemic to Borneo and can be found in our central highland forests. They are yellow below and a dark olive above with males displaying a slightly brighter hue. They are part of the Pachycephalidae family of bird species which includes shrikethrushes, whistlers, and pitohuis.

26/02/2025

Frogmouths are a group of nocturnal birds found from the Indian Subcontinent across Southeast Asia to Australia. They are named after their large flattened hooked bill and large frog-like gape, which they use to capture insects. They have an owl-like appearance but are more closely related to nightjars. Blyth's frogmouths are found in tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests of much of Southeast Asia.⁠
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We want to provide you with the kind of travel experience that makes you go ‘wow’. We will show you that Borneo has more to offer than the generic organized tours. We aim to give you the tools and opportunity to shape your own personal adventures. We strive to give you what you want. Then we elevate the experience using our amazing out-of-this-world insider tips and knowledge. Along the way we make it a point to always give back to the community and environment we come in contact with.