24 November, 2012

Drongo Cuckoo: Juvenile

30th September 2012, Kemensah , Selangor

Local Name: Sewah Sawai

Scientific Name: Surniculus lugubris

Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR+TC20EIII

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The colour appears different  depending on the direction of the light.

15 November, 2012

Sultan Tit

22nd September 2012, , Fraser’s Hill , Pahang

Local Name: Serai Sultan

Scientific Name: Melanochlora sultanea

Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR

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11 November, 2012

Green Magpie: juvenile

22nd September 2012, , Fraser’s Hill , Pahang

Local Name: Gagak Gunung

Scientific Name: Cissa chinensis

Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR

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09 November, 2012

Fire–Tufted Barbet

22nd September 2012, , Fraser’s Hill ,  Pahang

Local Name: Takur Api

Scientific Name: Psilopogon pyrolophus

Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR

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08 November, 2012

Crested Fireback

1st September 2012, Sungkai, Perak

Local Name: Ayam Pegar

Scientific Name: Lophura ignita

Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR

A malay proverb regarding this bird: ‘Harapkan pegar, pegar makan padi’

Translation: Trust a Fireback, a Fireback will eat your paddy.  Meaning: be selective in whom you trust.

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06 November, 2012

Rhinocerous Hornbill

1st September 2012, Sungkai, Perak

Local Name:  Enggang Badak

Scientific Name: Buceros rhinoceros

Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR

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05 November, 2012

Blue Winged Leafbird

1st September 2012, Sungkai, Perak

Local Name: Burung Daun Sayap Biru

Scientific Name: Chloropsis cochinchinensis

Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR

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04 November, 2012

Yellow-Breasted Flowerpecker

1st September 2012, Sungkai, Perak

Local Name: Sepah Puteri Raja

Scientific Name: Prionochilus maculatus

Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR

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A  juvenile