Mangrove Pitta

4th April 2013, Pulau Indah, Selangor

Species:  Mangrove Pitta Local Name: Burung Pacat Bakau Scientific Name: Pitta megarhyncha Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G  ( remote shutter release)   The relatively larger beak differentiates the Mangrove Pitta from its cousin, the  Blue–winged Pitta.

Copper-Throated Sunbird: Male

4th April 2013, Pulau Indah, Selangor

Species: Copper-throated sunbird Local Name: Kelicap Bakau Scientific Name: Leptocoma calcostetha Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G

Black-Throated Sunbirds

17th March 2013, Ulu Kali, Pahang

Species: Black-throated sunbird Local Name: Kelicap Gunung Scientific Name: Aethopyga saturata Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G The colourful male Female

Golden–Throated Barbet

17th March 2013, Ulu Kali, Pahang

Species: Golden–throated barbet Local Name: Takur Tekak Kuning Scientific Name: Megalaima franklinii Equipment: Nikon 1 V2 + Nikkor AFS-VR 400mm f/2.8G +TC20IIIE It was foggy and the bird was on a backlit perch………These pictures aren’t terrific but she’s my photo lifer.