Bali Barat National Park

🇮🇩 Indonesia

🦌 Javan Rusa in Dry Monsoon Forest
🌍 #156 Global · 3.7 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ #9 in Southeast Asia #74 in Tropical Forest
Southeast Asia, Indonesia 793 spp. recorded

Bali Barat National Park sits on the northwestern tip of Bali in Indonesia, protecting a dense expanse of tropical rainforest that stretches across rugged hills and coastal forest. Unlike the island’s heavily farmed interior, this protected habitat preserves a remote sanctuary of native trees, thick vines, and shaded woodland floors.

-8.119° S   114.490° E

Wildlife

SIGHTING PROBABILITY Share of citizen-science records from the park that report this species
<5%
Rare5–20%
With luck20–40%
Possible40–70%
Likely>70%
Very likely
ACTIVITY PATTERN
☀️ Diurnal 🌙 Nocturnal 🌅 Crepuscular ☀️🌙 Day & Night

⭐ Iconic Species

Bali Myna ★
CR

Bali Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Leucopsar rothschildi

70–80% · Very likely
Javan Rusa ★
VU

Javan Rusa

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Rusa timorensis

70–80% · Very likely
Crab-eating Macaque ★
EN Endemic

Crab-eating Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca fascicularis

50–60% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Yellow-vented Bulbul
LC

Yellow-vented Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus goiavier

80–90% · Very likely
Collared Kingfisher
LC

Collared Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Todiramphus chloris

80–90% · Very likely
Coppersmith Barbet
LC

Coppersmith Barbet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psilopogon haemacephalus

70–80% · Very likely
Zebra Dove
LC

Zebra Dove

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Geopelia striata

70–80% · Very likely
Common Iora
LC

Common Iora

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Aegithina tiphia

70–80% · Very likely
Pearl-necked Dove
LC Endemic

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

70–80% · Very likely
Cave Swiftlet
LC

Cave Swiftlet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Collocalia linchi

60–70% · Likely
White-shouldered Triller
LC

White-shouldered Triller

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Lalage sueurii

60–70% · Likely
Olive-backed Tailorbird
LC

Olive-backed Tailorbird

🌙 Nocturnal Bird

Orthotomus sepium

50–60% · Likely
Malaysian Pied-Fantail
LC

Malaysian Pied-Fantail

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Rhipidura javanica

50–60% · Likely
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
LC

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Merops leschenaulti

50–60% · Likely
Plantain Squirrel
LC Endemic

Plantain Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Callosciurus notatus

50–60% · Likely

⭐ Iconic Species

Javan Rusa ★
VU

Javan Rusa

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Rusa timorensis

70–80% · Very likely
Crab-eating Macaque ★
EN Endemic

Crab-eating Macaque

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Macaca fascicularis

50–60% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Plantain Squirrel
LC Endemic

Plantain Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Callosciurus notatus

50–60% · Likely
Black Giant Squirrel
NT

Black Giant Squirrel

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Ratufa bicolor

40–50% · Likely
Javan Lutung
VU

Javan Lutung

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Trachypithecus auratus

40–50% · Likely
Horsfield's Treeshrew
LC

Horsfield's Treeshrew

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Tupaia javanica

40–50% · Likely
Indian Muntjac
LC

Indian Muntjac

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Muntiacus muntjak

30–40% · Possible
Wild Boar
LC Endemic

Wild Boar

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Sus scrofa

20–30% · Possible
Common Palm Civet
LC

Common Palm Civet

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Paradoxurus hermaphroditus

10–20% · With luck
Small-toothed Palm Civet
LC

Small-toothed Palm Civet

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Arctogalidia trivirgata

Insufficient data
Mainland Leopard Cat
LC Endemic

Mainland Leopard Cat

☀️ Diurnal Mammal

Prionailurus bengalensis

Insufficient data
Large Flying Fox
EN

Large Flying Fox

🌅 Crepuscular Mammal

Pteropus vampyrus

Insufficient data

⭐ Iconic Species

Bali Myna ★
CR

Bali Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Leucopsar rothschildi

70–80% · Very likely

📊 Most Spotted

Yellow-vented Bulbul
LC

Yellow-vented Bulbul

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Pycnonotus goiavier

80–90% · Very likely
Collared Kingfisher
LC

Collared Kingfisher

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Todiramphus chloris

80–90% · Very likely
Coppersmith Barbet
LC

Coppersmith Barbet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Psilopogon haemacephalus

70–80% · Very likely
Zebra Dove
LC

Zebra Dove

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Geopelia striata

70–80% · Very likely
Common Iora
LC

Common Iora

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Aegithina tiphia

70–80% · Very likely
Pearl-necked Dove
LC Endemic

Pearl-necked Dove

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Spilopelia chinensis

70–80% · Very likely
Cave Swiftlet
LC

Cave Swiftlet

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Collocalia linchi

60–70% · Likely
White-shouldered Triller
LC

White-shouldered Triller

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Lalage sueurii

60–70% · Likely
Olive-backed Tailorbird
LC

Olive-backed Tailorbird

🌙 Nocturnal Bird

Orthotomus sepium

50–60% · Likely
Malaysian Pied-Fantail
LC

Malaysian Pied-Fantail

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Rhipidura javanica

50–60% · Likely
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
LC

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Merops leschenaulti

50–60% · Likely
Green Junglefowl
LC

Green Junglefowl

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Gallus varius

50–60% · Likely

📊 Most Spotted

Many-lined Sun-skink
LC

Many-lined Sun-skink

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Eutropis multifasciata

40–50% · Likely
Tokay Gecko
LC

Tokay Gecko

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Gekko gecko

40–50% · Likely
Hawksbill
CR

Hawksbill

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Eretmochelys imbricata

30–40% · Possible
Common Water Monitor
LC Endemic

Common Water Monitor

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Varanus salvator

30–40% · Possible
Green Turtle
LC

Green Turtle

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Chelonia mydas

30–40% · Possible
Flat-tailed House Gecko
LC

Flat-tailed House Gecko

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Hemidactylus platyurus

30–40% · Possible
Oriental Garden Lizard
LC

Oriental Garden Lizard

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Calotes versicolor

30–40% · Possible
🦎 No photo available
LC

Common Flying Dragon

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Draco volans

20–30% · Possible
White-lipped Island Pitviper
LC

White-lipped Island Pitviper

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Trimeresurus insularis

20–30% · Possible
Oriental Whipsnake
LC

Oriental Whipsnake

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Ahaetulla prasina

Insufficient data
Blue Krait
LC

Blue Krait

☀️ Diurnal Reptile

Bungarus candidus

Insufficient data
Common House Gecko
LC Endemic

Common House Gecko

☀️🌙 Day & Night Reptile

Hemidactylus frenatus

Insufficient data

📊 Most Spotted

Common Indian Toad
LC

Common Indian Toad

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

30–40% · Possible
Common Tree Frog
LC

Common Tree Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Polypedates leucomystax

30–40% · Possible
Crab-eating Frog
LC

Crab-eating Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Fejervarya cancrivora

Insufficient data
Crested Toad
LC

Crested Toad

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Ingerophrynus biporcatus

Insufficient data
Alpine Cricket Frog
LC

Alpine Cricket Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Fejervarya limnocharis

Insufficient data
Smooth-Fingered Narrow-mouthed Frog
LC

Smooth-Fingered Narrow-mouthed Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Kaloula baleata

Insufficient data

Animal Events

🐦

Bali Myna Breeding Season

JulAugNovDec

The Bali Myna is most active during these months, with increased vocalizations and territorial displays as breeding peaks.

Bali Myna
CR

Bali Myna

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Leucopsar rothschildi

70–80% · Very likely
🦎

Monsoon Wildlife Activity

FebMarAprSep

Post-rainfall periods trigger heightened amphibian and reptile activity, including frog choruses and basking lizards.

Many-lined Sun-skink
LC

Many-lined Sun-skink

🌅 Crepuscular Reptile

Eutropis multifasciata

40–50% · Likely
Common Indian Toad
LC

Common Indian Toad

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Duttaphrynus melanostictus

30–40% · Possible
Common Tree Frog
LC

Common Tree Frog

☀️ Diurnal Amphibian

Polypedates leucomystax

30–40% · Possible
🐦

Dry Season Bird Migration

MayJunJulAug

Migratory and resident birds converge in the park, with bee-eaters, minivets, and flycatchers adding vibrant colors to the landscape.

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
LC

Chestnut-headed Bee-eater

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Merops leschenaulti

50–60% · Likely
Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike
LC

Black-winged Flycatcher-shrike

🌅 Crepuscular Bird

Hemipus hirundinaceus

30–40% · Possible
Small Minivet
LC

Small Minivet

☀️ Diurnal Bird

Pericrocotus cinnamomeus

40–50% · Likely

Sighting Calendar

Chance of spotting each species, month by month

Months
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Species Total
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
60–70
70–80
70–80
60–70
60–70
60–70
50–60
Bali Myna
60–70
60–70
70–80
50–60
40–50
50–60
80–90
70–80
50–60
40–50
80–90
70–80
Javan Rusa
60–70
70–80
60–70
70–80
60–70
80–90
80–90
70–80
50–60
70–80
80–90
50–60
Crab-eating Macaque
50–60
30–40
40–50
40–50
50–60
10–20
70–80
50–60
60–70
30–40
60–70
30–40
Yellow-vented Bulbul
80–90
70–80
90–100
80–90
90–100
70–80
80–90
90–100
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
Collared Kingfisher
80–90
70–80
80–90
70–80
80–90
70–80
80–90
90–100
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
Coppersmith Barbet
80–90
70–80
80–90
80–90
80–90
80–90
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
Zebra Dove
70–80
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
70–80
80–90
80–90
70–80
70–80
60–70
60–70
Common Iora
70–80
60–70
70–80
70–80
70–80
50–60
70–80
80–90
50–60
60–70
60–70
60–70
Pearl-necked Dove
80–90
70–80
80–90
60–70
70–80
60–70
60–70
70–80
60–70
70–80
50–60
60–70
Cave Swiftlet
60–70
60–70
70–80
60–70
60–70
40–50
70–80
70–80
60–70
50–60
70–80
50–60
White-shouldered Triller
50–60
40–50
50–60
60–70
50–60
50–60
70–80
70–80
50–60
50–60
60–70
60–70
Olive-backed Tailorbird
60–70
50–60
60–70
60–70
60–70
70–80
60–70
60–70
40–50
40–50
50–60
30–40
Malaysian Pied-Fantail
40–50
40–50
50–60
50–60
70–80
50–60
50–60
60–70
40–50
60–70
30–40
40–50
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
30–40
30–40
30–40
50–60
50–60
60–70
70–80
60–70
30–40
50–60
50–60
20–30
Plantain Squirrel
50–60
50–60
50–60
60–70
30–40
40–50
70–80
50–60
60–70
40–50
20–30
20–30
Animal Events
🐦 Bali Myna Breeding Season
🦎 Monsoon Wildlife Activity
🐦 Dry Season Bird Migration

Sighting Zones

Warm areas are where all species together are recorded most, so they track where people go as much as where animals are. For one species, see the map on its own page.

0.0 ★★★★★ ★★★★★ Good
🦌 Javan Rusa in Dry Monsoon Forest

Where Wildlife Score

How good is this park for seeing wildlife?
🦜

Biodiversity

Good

How rich is the wildlife?

4.3 Global avg
3.9 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
Species by taxon
🦅 Birds
470
🐒 Mammals
155
🦎 Reptiles
148
🐸 Amphibians
20
793 Total Species
850 Global average across 296 parks
61 Threatened 7 Endemic
🔭

Sighting

Very good

How likely to see animals?

3.6 Global avg
3.6 ★★★★★ ★★★★★
🎯
Top-12 Avg Probability
62% Global avg
70%
📊
Coverage (157 species at ≥5% of 793 in the inventory)
24% Global avg
20%
🔀
Taxon variety in top 12 (11 bird, 1 mammal)
46% Global avg
20%
🔭
Species per 10 outings (distinct species a visitor would meet over 10 outings — effort held equal across parks)
134 Global avg
97
🌟
Iconic-group species (≥15%) (every species from the 19 iconic groups — monkeys, cats, toucans, macaws, sloths, crocodilians… — not just the 4 highlighted above)
15 Global avg
10
⭐
High-prob species (>40%)
27 Global avg
26

Quick answers

What animals can you see in Bali Barat National Park?

The most likely sightings are Yellow-vented Bulbul (seen by 80–90% of wildlife watchers), Collared Kingfisher (seen by 80–90% of wildlife watchers), Coppersmith Barbet (seen by 70–80% of wildlife watchers), Zebra Dove (seen by 70–80% of wildlife watchers), Javan Rusa (seen by 70–80% of wildlife watchers) — among 793 recorded vertebrate species, based on citizen-science data from GBIF.

When is the best time to visit Bali Barat National Park for wildlife?

August has the highest combined sighting rate for the park's top species in our month-by-month GBIF data. The full sighting calendar on this page shows each species' best months.

Can you see Bali Myna in Bali Barat National Park?

Yes — about 71% of wildlife watchers report a Bali Myna sighting in Bali Barat National Park, based on 63 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Javan Rusa in Bali Barat National Park?

Yes — about 72% of wildlife watchers report a Javan Rusa sighting in Bali Barat National Park, based on 79 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

Can you see Crab-eating Macaque in Bali Barat National Park?

Yes — about 53% of wildlife watchers report a Crab-eating Macaque sighting in Bali Barat National Park, based on 36 days of visitor records from GBIF citizen-science data.

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