COLLARED OWLET

17/12/2023

BURUNG HANTU KECIL

Collared Owlet (Glaucidium brodiei)

Fraser Hill

The collared owlet (Glaucidium brodiei) is a fascinating and tiny owl species found across parts of Asia, including forests in Malaysia. It is one of the smallest owls in the region, measuring only about 15–17 cm in length. Despite its petite size, it has a bold and striking appearance.

This owlet's plumage features a blend of brown and white tones, with fine barring across its body. Its most notable feature is the "false eyes" on the back of its head—two black spots surrounded by white feathers that resemble eyes. These markings help deter potential predators by making the owlet appear alert even when its head is turned.

Collared owlets are active during the day (a rare trait among owls), often hunting insects, small birds, and reptiles. Their call is a series of high-pitched whistles, which can echo through the forest, making them easier to hear than to see.

IUCN Redlist 2021 - Least Concern (LC)

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Indochinese Roller

BURUNG TIONG GAJAH

Indochinese Roller (Coracias affinis)

Kuala Gula - 02/12/2023 

Redlist IUCN 2016 - Least Concern (LC)

Kehadiran aku seakan disambut oleh 'Roller' pada awal pagi di Kuala Gula. Baru berkesempatan untuk merakamkan gambar burung ini. Seawal pagi selepas sarapan aku bergerak dari Bagan Serai ke Kuala Gula. Sepanjang perjalanan permerhatian kearah talian kabel sepanjang jalan terutama melalui Jalan Kuala Gula. Dari sinaran pagi terpandang aku seekor burung diatas kabel dengan saiz agak besar dalam keadaan agak gelap. Setelah menghampiri lokasi aku mendapati ia adalah burung yang aku cari dan merupakan burung hijrah. 

Warna bulunya amat menarik dengan pelbagai warna biru kehijauan atas kepala dan sayap, coklat perang, bahagian atas kepak sehingga belakang tengkuk berwarna kelabu dan dibawah tengkuk ungu keputihan. Habitat di kawasan lapang padang, paya dan pertanian. 

Boleh ditemui di Bangladesh, Myanmar, Thailand, Malaysia, Vietnam, Nepal, Selatan China

Sumber: IUCN Red List