Mugimaki Flycatchers

23rd February 2013,Ulu Kali, Pahang

Species: Mugimaki flycatcher Local Name: Burung Sambar Mugimaki Scientific Name: Ficedula mugimaki Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G One wouldn’t think that these two birds belong to the same  species simply by the looks. The female appeared  to be ahead in stocking up energy than the male for their upcoming flight north.

Streaked Wren-Babbler

23rd February 2013,Ulu Kali, Pahang

Species: Streaked Wren-Babbler Local Name: Burung Rimba Hujan Gunung Scientific Name: Napothera brevicaudata Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G She could pass for a prehistoric bird straight from the days of the dinosaurs!

Siberian Thrush

23rd February 2013,Ulu Kali, Pahang

Species: Siberian Thrush Local Name: Murai Siberia Kelabu Scientific Name: Zoothera sibirica Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G   A female resting in the tree. Normally one would see them feeding on the ground.     A juvenile male