Grey-Headed Babbler

9th March 2012, Sedim, Kedah

Local Name: Scientific Name: Stachyris poliocephala A lone Grey headed Babbler flew to the river’s edge to bathe in the cool clear water.

Rufous-Collared Kingfisher

11th March 2012, Sedim, Kedah

Local Name: Pekaka Rimba Besar Scientific Name: Actenoides concretus ]

Banded Kingfisher

10th March 2012, Sedim, Kedah

Local Name: Pekaka Riang Rimba Scientific Name: Lacedo pulchella A female Banded Kingfisher just sitting quietly , sometimes raising her crown.

Blue-Banded Kingfisher

9th March 2012, Sedim, Kedah

Local Name: Pekaka Bukit Scientific Name: Alcedo euryzona peninsulae A male Blue-banded Kingfisher was hunting near a small waterfall. Compared to other places the chances of seeing this Kingfisher are better in the northern states of the peninsular,  and that was where I found this little guy. Sitting quietly on the rocky river bank, he would dive down to catch small fishes.