27 August, 2012

Dusky Broadbills

15th July 2012, , Panti, Johor

Local Name: Takau Rimba Hujan

Scientific Name: Corydon sumatranus

One rarely gets to shoot  low angle shots of these broadbills as they tend to stay on the upper stories of the canopy. I guess bird luck was with me that day when  two  Duskies from a larger group  decided to dive down onto this low branch, probably a juvenile asking  to be fed by an adult.

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                          Most other times this is probably how your image of this bird would be.

25 August, 2012

Blue-Eared Barbet

15th July 2012, , Panti, Johor

Local Name: Takur Akar

Scientific Name: Megalaima australis cyanotis

Measuring approximately 17-18cm they are one of the smaller barbets found here in Peninsular Malaysia. This particular bird is a female with dull forehead and crown. Their facial markings and head details never cease to amaze me.

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20 August, 2012

Rufous-Fronted Babbler

30th June 2012, , Kemensah, Selangor

Local Name: Rimba Dahi Merah

Scientific Name: Stachyridopsis rufifrons

They are often heard but not seen, but I was lucky to see three of these Babblers from up close.

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05 August, 2012

Dark-Throated Oriole: Female

30th June 2012, , Kemensah, Selangor

Local Name: Dendang Leher Hitam, Dendang Senja

Scientific Name: Oriolus xanthonotus

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