31 July, 2012

Great Slaty Woodpeckers

23rd June  2012, , Bukit Rengit, Pahang

Local Name: Belatuk Gajah

Scientific Name: Mulleripicus pulverulentus

They are the world’s largest woodpeckers and to be able to see them flying together  gracefully  and  playing on this dead tree  was truly an amazing experience . This group is probably a family comprising of an adult male (left, with orange cheek patch) an adult female (topmost) and a juvenile (right).

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Enjoy the video

Posted by Madibirder at 9:54 AM
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7 comments:

  1. Friend of HKJuly 31, 2012 at 10:54 AM

    This is the first time I have seen these woodpeckers, what an eye opener!

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  2. Ayuwat JearwattanakanokJuly 31, 2012 at 2:17 PM

    These are really great shots! I haven't seen this spectacular species for so long. Your photos brilliantly captured their amazing behaviours.

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  3. Pasión por las avesAugust 1, 2012 at 3:54 AM

    Imagenes muy bonitas y curiosas de estos carpinteros.Un saludo

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  4. madibirderAugust 1, 2012 at 10:50 AM

    Thanks all, i guess I was lucky to be at the right place at the right time

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  5. AnonymousAugust 2, 2012 at 12:25 PM

    Madi I marah ni kenana tak invite pi..................Sudah banyak kali ke sana tapi slaty ni tak jadi keluar jemput....

    mikebirder

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  6. Phil SladeAugust 3, 2012 at 10:44 PM

    Just fantastic pictures Madi.

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  7. northierthanthouAugust 13, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    Jurassic woodpeckers!

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