Bali Barat National Park
🇮🇩 Indonesia
🦌 Javan Rusa in Dry Monsoon ForestBali 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
⭐ Iconic Species
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Bali Myna
Leucopsar rothschildi
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Javan Rusa
Rusa timorensis
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Crab-eating Macaque
Macaca fascicularis
📊 Most Spotted
Yellow-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus goiavier
Collared Kingfisher
Todiramphus chloris
Coppersmith Barbet
Psilopogon haemacephalus
Zebra Dove
Geopelia striata
Common Iora
Aegithina tiphia
Pearl-necked Dove
Spilopelia chinensis
Cave Swiftlet
Collocalia linchi
White-shouldered Triller
Lalage sueurii
Olive-backed Tailorbird
Orthotomus sepium
Malaysian Pied-Fantail
Rhipidura javanica
Plantain Squirrel
Callosciurus notatus
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Merops leschenaulti
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
Plantain Squirrel
Callosciurus notatus
Black Giant Squirrel
Ratufa bicolor
Javan Lutung
Trachypithecus auratus
Horsfield's Treeshrew
Tupaia javanica
Indian Muntjac
Muntiacus muntjak
Wild Boar
Sus scrofa
Common Palm Civet
Paradoxurus hermaphroditus
Small-toothed Palm Civet
Arctogalidia trivirgata
Mainland Leopard Cat
Prionailurus bengalensis
Large Flying Fox
Pteropus vampyrus
⭐ Iconic Species
📊 Most Spotted
Yellow-vented Bulbul
Pycnonotus goiavier
Collared Kingfisher
Todiramphus chloris
Coppersmith Barbet
Psilopogon haemacephalus
Zebra Dove
Geopelia striata
Common Iora
Aegithina tiphia
Pearl-necked Dove
Spilopelia chinensis
Cave Swiftlet
Collocalia linchi
White-shouldered Triller
Lalage sueurii
Olive-backed Tailorbird
Orthotomus sepium
Malaysian Pied-Fantail
Rhipidura javanica
Chestnut-headed Bee-eater
Merops leschenaulti
Green Junglefowl
Gallus varius
📊 Most Spotted
Many-lined Sun-skink
Eutropis multifasciata
Tokay Gecko
Gekko gecko
Hawksbill
Eretmochelys imbricata
Common Water Monitor
Varanus salvator
Green Sea Turtle
Chelonia mydas
Flat-tailed House Gecko
Hemidactylus platyurus
Oriental Garden Lizard
Calotes versicolor
Common Flying Dragon
Draco volans
White-lipped Island Pitviper
Trimeresurus insularis
Oriental Whipsnake
Ahaetulla prasina
Blue Krait
Bungarus candidus
Common House Gecko
Hemidactylus frenatus
Recent sightings in Bali Barat National Park
LIVEiNaturalistAnimal Events
1Bali Myna Breeding Season
The Bali Myna is most active during these months, with increased vocalizations and territorial displays as breeding peaks.
2Monsoon Wildlife Activity
Post-rainfall periods trigger heightened amphibian and reptile activity, including frog choruses and basking lizards.
3Dry Season Bird Migration
Migratory and resident birds converge in the park, with bee-eaters, minivets, and flycatchers adding vibrant colors to the landscape.
Sighting Calendar
Average chance of spotting the park's most-spotted species, month by month
- 1Bali Myna Breeding Season
- 2Monsoon Wildlife Activity
- 3Dry Season Bird Migration
Sighting Zones
Warmer areas are where all species together are recorded most often.
Essentials
Climate
What visitors saw
I also encountered the Rufous-backed Kingfisher after a long wait at a hide meant for the Javan Banded Pitta.
I joined a tour here, I went in thinking, “Cool, maybe I’ll see the Bali Starling if I’m lucky.” By the end, I’d counted over 40 species in a single morning.
We inadvertently disturb a monitor lizard from its sunbathing spot on a rock and can hear – in the far distance – the raucous call of monkeys… macaques, we think.
Quick answers
What animals can you see in Bali Barat National Park?
The most likely sightings are Yellow-vented Bulbul (seen by about 90% of wildlife watchers), Collared Kingfisher (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers), Coppersmith Barbet (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers), Javan Rusa (seen by about 80% of wildlife watchers), Zebra Dove (seen by about 70% 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 70% of wildlife watchers report a Bali Myna sighting in Bali Barat National Park, based on 85 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Javan Rusa in Bali Barat National Park?
Yes — about 80% of wildlife watchers report a Javan Rusa sighting in Bali Barat National Park, based on 91 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
Can you see Crab-eating Macaque in Bali Barat National Park?
Yes — about 50% of wildlife watchers report a Crab-eating Macaque sighting in Bali Barat National Park, based on 39 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
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How good is this park for seeing wildlife?Biodiversity
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Sighting
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Experience
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