Unrecognized ID

 Flying high in the sky - could be Mountain Imperial Pigeon

COPPER SMITH BARBET

Looking for nesting end of the year 2022

CHESNUT NAPED FORKTAIL

BURUNG CEGAR TENGKUK MERAH

Maxwell Hill, Taiping

Coming for the new year 2023 - Lovely 

Chestnut-naped Forktail (Enicurus ruficapillus)

The Chestnut-naped Forktail is a striking bird found in Southeast Asia, particularly in Malaysia, Thailand, and Sumatra. It thrives in forested streams and rivers, where it forages along rocky banks.

Physical Characteristics

• Size: Medium-sized, about 20-22 cm in length.
• Plumage: Black-and-white body with a rich chestnut-colored nape.
• Distinctive Features: Long, deeply forked tail, bold white wing patches, and a black mask extending from the face to the throat.
• Sexual Dimorphism: Males and females look similar, though females may have slightly duller plumage.

Behavior & Habitat

• Prefers fast-flowing forest streams, often seen hopping on rocks and logs.
• Feeds on insects, larvae, and small aquatic creatures, using its sharp vision to detect prey.
• Moves in solitary pairs, rarely forming large groups.
• Known for its swift, darting flight and wagging tail movements.

Breeding & Conservation

• Breeding Season: Typically between March and June.
• Builds a cup-shaped nest in rock crevices or tree roots near water.
• Conservation Status: Near Threatened, mainly due to habitat destruction and water pollution.

Chestnut-naped Forktail (Enicurus ruficapillus)

ORANGE HEADED THRUSH

BURUNG MULAI BELANDA / DADA OREN

Orange-headed Thrush (Geokichla citrina)

With the coming of the new year 2023

The Orange-headed Thrush is a vibrant songbird across South and Southeast Asia forests. It is known for its striking coloration, melodious voice, and secretive nature.

Physical Appearance

• Males boast bright orange plumage on the head, breast, and belly, complemented by smooth bluish-grey upperparts.
• Females and juveniles are browner, with a more muted orange below.
• Some subspecies have black facial markings, adding to their distinctiveness.

Behavior & Ecology

• Prefers dense undergrowth, where it forages on the ground for insects, earthworms, and fruit.
• Shy and often solitary, it moves with a characteristic hopping motion, pausing to listen for prey.
• Its song is sweet, melodious, and varied, often resembling other thrush species.

Habitat & Range

• Found in moist forests, shaded gardens, and bamboo groves.
• Occurs from India and Nepal to Thailand, Malaysia, and Indonesia, adapting well to different elevations.

IUCN Redlist - Least Concern (LC)

CINTAI ALAM SEMULAJADI FLORA DAN FAUNA KITA 

GREEN BACKED FLYCATHER

BURUNG SAMBAR BELAKANG HIJAU

GREEN BACKED FLYCATHER ( Ficedula Elisae )

Burung jantan memiliki warna hijau kekuningan dibelakang badan sehingga keatas kepala, warna kuning dibahagian bawah dagu sehingga ke ekor dan jalur kuning dialis atas mata sehingga ke pangkal paruh, manakala bahagian sayap sehingga ke bahagian atas ekornya berwarna kelabu kehitaman dan sedikit tompok putih pada sisi sayap (lesser covert). Kehadirannya boleh dikenali dengan bunyi 'cip cip cip', terutama dikawasan rumpunan pokok buluh.

Lokasi: Bukit Larut, Taiping

Male

Female