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

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.

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.

Dark-Throated Oriole: Female

30th June 2012, , Kemensah, Selangor

Local Name: Dendang Leher Hitam, Dendang Senja Scientific Name: Oriolus xanthonotus

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).           Enjoy the video

Scarlet-Rumped Trogon

23rd June 2012, , Bukit Rengit, Pahang

Local Name: Kesumba Puteri Scientific Name: Harpactes duvaucelii Equipment: Nikon D7000, Nikkor AFS 400mm f2.8ED VR+TC20EIII

Green Broadbill: Male

23rd June 2012, , Bukit Rengit, Pahang

Local Name: Takau Hijau Scientific Name: Calyptomena viridis