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CHESTNUT CAPPED LAUGHINGTHRUSH

BURUNG RIMBA GENTING

Fraser Hill

Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus mitratus)

The Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus mitratus) is a medium-sized bird native to Sumatra and the Thai-Malay Peninsula, thriving in montane forests. It has a chestnut-colored crown, slate-gray body, and a distinct white eyering. Known for its repetitive calls, it often moves in mixed-species flocks, foraging for insects, berries, and seeds. It breeds between March and May in Peninsular Malaysia, building cup-shaped nests in dense vegetation. Due to habitat loss, its conservation status is Near Threatened. A beautiful species that plays an important role in forest ecosystems! 

 

RUFOUS BROWED FLYCATCHER

SILVER EARED MESIA

BURUNG RIMBA TELINGA PERAK

Silver-eared Mesia (Leiothrix argentauris)

The Silver-eared Mesia is a small, colorful bird native to Southeast Asia, including Malaysia, Thailand, and Indonesia. It thrives in hill and submontane forests, often moving in noisy flocks.

This bird is about 15–17 cm long and is known for its vibrant plumage. It has a black head, bright silver ear patches, orange underparts, and a striking red patch on its wings. Males and females are similar, but males typically have more vivid coloration.

Silver-eared Mesias are omnivorous, feeding on insects, larvae, fruits, and seeds. They are social birds, often seen foraging in groups of up to 30 individuals. During the breeding season, they build deep cup-shaped nests near the ground, using bamboo leaves and other plant materials.

IUCN Red List - Least Concern

 

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BUFF BREASTED BABBLER

BURUNG RIMBA RANTING

Buff-breasted Babbler (Pellorneum tickelli)

The Buff-breasted Babbler, scientifically known as Pellorneum tickelli, is a small bird found in Southeast Asia, including countries like Malaysia, Thailand, and Vietnam. It has a graceful appearance with brown plumage, a buff-colored breast, and long legs. This bird is often seen in dense forests, foraging close to or on the ground. Its call is distinctive—a repetitive "wit-wee, wit-wee, wit-wee"—and it’s known for its social behavior, often moving in pairs or small groups.

IUCN REDLIST 2024 - Least Concern (LC): Decreasing

LESSER SHORTWING

 Fraser Hill

The Lesser Shortwing (Brachypteryx leucophrys) is a small, elusive bird found in Southeast Asia, including Malaysia. It thrives in subtropical or tropical moist montane forests, often at altitudes between 900 and 1,900 meters. This bird is known for its shy nature, preferring dense undergrowth near water sources.

Physically, it measures about 11–13 cm in length. Its plumage varies: adults typically have reddish-brown upperparts and whitish underparts, with dark yellow flanks and a mottled chest. Females tend to have darker yellow underparts, while juveniles display streaked and mottled patterns. The bird's pale eyebrows and dark yellow eye circles are distinctive features.

Diet-wise, the Lesser Shortwing is carnivorous, feeding on insects like beetle pupae, grubs, and snails. During the breeding season, which spans October to April, it builds sac-shaped nests near the ground, often on mossy cliffs or shrubs. These nests house 1–2 eggs, which are gray-green and glossy.

This bird is categorized as "Least Concern" by conservation standards, though habitat destruction poses a threat to its population.

IUCN Red List: Least Concern (LC)

Female

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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