Eastern Barn Owl @ Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia

Eastern Barn Owl (Tyto javanica) is a large, active and attractive bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Sekinchan, Selangor, Malaysia. The bird is a resident to Sekinchan. It can be found around the paddy field area and surrounding plantation.

Sekinchan is a small town in Sabak Bernam district of Selangor state of Malaysia. It is yet another wonderful birding destinations in Selangor, Malaysia as it is a residence to many exotic birds, bird watching and has become migratory birds' destination too. The place has huge area of paddy field. Sekinchan is a popular weekend destination to the local for family get away. Adequate accommodations, restaurants and local food stalls are provided in the area.

Sekinchan can be reached in approximately one and half hour from Kuala Lumpur city center by car via Kuala Lumpur-Kuala Selangor Expressway (LATAR). The place has a large bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds in Sekinchan includes different types of kingfisher, woodpeckers, land birds, ducks, rails, stilts, shrikes, kites, pigeons, egrets and herons just to name a few.