Red-headed Trogon in Fraser's Hill

(18 August, 2011) - I encountered two impressive species of Trogon during my trip to Fraser's Hill, the Orange-breasted and  Red-headed Trogon in Fraser's Hill. Due to the misty day, I only managed to digiscope the Red-headed Trogon.

Happy Birding.

Taman Negara, S.R.

I spent 5 days of birding at the national park, Taman Negara Sungai Relau, from 16th to 20th August, and we have more than 100 birds sighted. Click HERE to find out more about Taman Negara, one of the best birding sites in Peninsular Malaysia.

The only lifer I have in this trip was the Buff-rumped Woodpecker. I missed my wanted lifers, Maroon Woodpecker and Banded Pitta, heard the Pitta called, but couldn't see it.

Buff-rumped Woodpecker (female)

The most memorable birds I spotted and digiscoped were the Scarlet-rumped Trogon, Rhinoceros Hornbills and Black Hornbills. Trogon is a crepuscular bird, usually active in the morning at dawn.

Scarlet-rumped Trogon (front view)

Scarlet-rumped Trogon (back view)

Black Hornbill (a family with two juveniles)

Black Hornbill (male adult and juvenile)

Black Hornbill (female)

Rhinoceros Hornbill

Last but not least, I would like to share a digiscoped picture of the peak of Gunung Tahan (Tahan Mountain), the highest mountain in Peninsular Malaysia, which can be easily viewed from the viewing tower of Bukit Seraya.

Gunung Tahan

Happy Birding.

Diard's Trogon in Sepilok, Sabah.

Diard's Trogon was the only Trogon I spotted in Sepilok RDC, and it is a female Diard's Trogon.
Here are the digiscoped Diard's Trogon with front view, side view and back view.

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