Siberian Blue Robin: Moulting

25th March 2012, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang

Local Name: Burung Murai Siberia Scientific Name: Luscinia cyane She looked different from the last  time I saw her , the blue  has come out darker and the black band  around the throat is more obvious. The changes  appeared over a period of approximately 9 weeks.

Silver–Breasted Broadbills

25th March 2012, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang

Local Name: Burung Takau Tanda Hujan , Burung Tadah Hujan Scientific Name: Serilophus lunatus It is nesting season again and these beautiful Broadbills are busy building their nests.

Red-Bearded Bee-Eater

14 January 2012, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang

Local name: Berek-berek Janggut Merah Scientific Name: Nyctyornis amictus One of the regulars at Bukit Tinggi, she was out early that day sunning herself to get warmed up.

White Rumped Shamas

14th January 2012, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang

Local name: Murai Batu Scientific Name: Copsychus malabaricus Highly sought after as song birds, enthusiasts are willing to pay big money for them. The female     The male has darker upperpart and  longer tail than the female.

Hill Blue Flycatchers

14th January 2012, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang

Local name: Sambar Bukit Scientific Name: Cyornis banyumas Lucky to have both the male and female out in the open. The male     The female

Siberian Blue Robin: 1st Winter Male

14 January 2012, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang

Local Name: Murai Siberia Scientific Name: Luscinia cyane Presently the star bird of Bukit Tinggi.. The constant wagging of the tail is the distinctive feature of this  Robin. Exposure Program: Aperture priority   Exposure: 1/6s  f/5.6  ISO 400,  Flash: No Focal Length: 400 mm ,   EFL 35mm equiv: 600 mm,    RAW format All photos taken using the slow shutter technique (delayed exposure & cable release)