Paridae series: Tit | 山雀科 | liewwk Nature 2-2 [update 20260126]

Malaysia only have 2 , both active bird

1. Sultan Tit, 冕雀, Melanochlora sultanea, サルタンガラ, SESERAI SULTAN

2. Cinereous Tit, 苍背山雀, 白頰山雀, Parus cinereus, クロシジュウカラ, SESERAI BAKAU

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Thailand

101. Yellow-cheeked Tit, 黄颊山雀, 黃頰山雀, Machlolophus spilonotus, セボシカンムリガラ

CHINA

201. Gray-crested Tit, 褐冠山雀, 灰冠山雀, Lophophanes dichrous, ハイイロカンムリガラ

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1. Sultan Tit, 冕雀, Melanochlora sultanea, サルタンガラ, SESERAI SULTAN

The Sultan Tit (Melanochlora sultanea) is a large songbird (about 17 cm long) with a yellow crest, dark bill,
black upperparts plumage and yellow underparts. The sexes are similar.
The female has greenish black upperparts and yellowish throat. The young
bird is duller than the adult and has a shorter crest. It is the only
member of the monotypic genus Melanochlora, which is fairly distinct from the Parus tits with the nearest relative being the monotypic Sylviparus.^[5]

*** from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sultan_Tit

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a beautiful bird with beautiful call and looking moth in the morning (easy to find it nearby food source) and not too shy with human …

update 202507

This bird has been especially active lately—seems to show up almost everywhere during our birding at Fraser’s Hill. This one even came in nice and close to us!

最近这只鸟特别活跃，我们在福隆港观鸟时几乎到处都能看到它。这次它还靠得特别近，太棒了！

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update 202406

– a bird that Photographers never boring with, ours’ pre-CANON sharing session. We had this bird came to eye level for us but it still a active moving around to have some good photo.

– a overall Yellow-black active bird that can found lowland up to sub-montain

– 黑黄活跃的鸟，在低海拔-中海拔（～1200米）都蛮普通

– 在我们佳能活动前这鸟下来很低。让每个人拍的很好。

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update 202404

– a quite boring day at Fraser Hill morning, but this bird came down to say hi to everyone just before rain

– 在福隆港的一个早上，非常无聊的。。都是一些普普通通的鸟。我们要回家前，这鸟在下雨前下来打招呼。

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update 202309

– when we arrive Fraser Hill, immediate I step down from car. I heard and saw this bird so low … and immediate I ask guests to have a look at this beautiful bird. It is “900” world life for one of them .. beautiful bird for beautiful number

– 当我们到达福隆港，刚下车。我就听到，看到这鸟就在头上。立刻叫他们出来看。非常幸运大家来看到+拍到。还是其中一人的第900种鸟。漂亮鸟=漂亮号码。

update 202105

– a male bird with dark blue-yellow instead of green-yellow
– always love to see this bird, I and my friend use to call this “lucky bird” as every time we meet this bird sure we have some lovely bird after this.

– 公鸟。带蓝。

– female

– 母鸟

update 2020 Aug

Sultan Tit, 冕雀, Melanochlora sultanea, サルタンガラ, Burung Serai Raja

update 2020 Jun1

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update 201e Feb 6

update 2013 Jan 25

2. Cinereous Tit, 苍背山雀, 白頰山雀, Parus cinereus, クロシジュウカラ, SESERAI BAKAU

– sort of “pied” black and white bird making a lot of noise

– found near mangrove

update 202411

– a bird that heard more than seen, found near mangrove area. Black-white sparrow like bird

– while tracking Bee-eater, this bird seem jump down and for the first time saw it just ~5-10 feet away ..

– 一只通常听到，较少看到的鸟。通常出没在红树林。

– 在我拍摄时，这鸟突然飞到我们面前大概5-10尺。

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101. Yellow-cheeked Tit, 黄颊山雀, 黃頰山雀, Machlolophus spilonotus, セボシカンムリガラ

– a beautiful bird found at Mountain Chiang Mai, Thailand

黄颊山雀（学名：Parus spilonotus）小型鸟类，体长12~14厘米。头顶和羽冠黑色，前额、眼先、头侧和枕鲜黄色，眼后有一黑纹。上背黄绿色、羽缘黑色，下背绿灰色（西藏亚种），或上背黑色而具蓝灰色轴纹，下背蓝灰色（华南亚种）。颏、喉、胸黑色并沿腹中部延伸至尾下覆羽，形成一条宽阔的黑色纵带，纵带两侧为黄绿色（西藏亚种）或蓝灰色（华南亚种）。

相似种绿背山雀头无羽冠，脸白色；黄腹山雀脸白色，下体无黑色纵带。区别甚明显，野外不难识别。

常见于中国西藏南部及云南极西部（指名亚种）和南方省份（华南亚种）的开阔林，高可至海拔2400米。

update 202412

One of the most captivating birds of Baihualing, Yunnan, with its vibrant and striking colors, complemented by a charming crest, is both active and beautiful.

这只来自云南百花岭的鸟，拥有鲜艳夺目的色彩和迷人的冠羽，既活跃又美丽，十分迷人。

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update 202301

– a 2022 Thailand birding trip, one of the beautiful bird

– 2022 泰国鸟摄行，最漂亮鸟之一。

202212, Soi Ang Khang, Chiang Mai, Thailand

201. Gray-crested Tit, 褐冠山雀, 灰冠山雀, Lophophanes dichrous, ハイイロカンムリガラ

update 202601

We decided to walk along the boardwalk instead of taking a boat ride. While strolling, this bird came surprisingly close to us. I quickly opened my bag, grabbed the Canon RF100–500, and managed to capture this cute little bird.

我们决定不坐船，改走木栈道。一路走着，这只鸟竟然离我们非常近。我立刻打开包，拿出 Canon RF100–500，成功拍下了这只可爱的鸟。

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January 15, 2013

Caterpillar series | liewwk

Caterpillars are the larval form of members of the order Lepidoptera (the insect order comprising butterflies and moths). They are mostly herbivorous in food habit, although some species are insectivorous. Caterpillars are voracious feeders and many of them are considered to be pests in agriculture. Many moth species are better known in their caterpillar stages because of the damage they cause to fruits and other agricultural produce.

The etymological origins of the word are from the early 16th century, from Middle English catirpel, catirpeller, probably an alteration of Old North French catepelose: cate, cat (from Latin cattus) + pelose, hairy (from Latin pilōsus)

*** from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caterpillar

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January 13, 2013March 23, 2021

… Verditer Flycatcher , 銅藍鶲 | liewwk …

The Verditer Flycatcher (Eumyias thalassinus) is an Old World flycatcher found in the Indian subcontinent, especially in the Lower Himalaya. It is named after its distinctive shade of copper-sulphate blue and has a dark patch between the eyes and above the bill base. The adult males are intense blue on all areas of the body, except for the black eye-patch and grey vent. Adult females and sub-adults are lighter blue. They are also interesting among the flycatchers in that they forage above the canopy level and perching on electric wires or exposed tree top branches.

This species was earlier placed in the genus Muscicapa and it has been suggested that it is closer to the Niltava flycatchers.

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update 2013 Jan 30

Verditer Flycatcher 銅藍鶲 1. Canon 300mm F2.8 IS ii + 2x TC m3

update 2013 Jan 13

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Flycatcher series

Verditer Flycatcher call

January 9, 2013

a Travel Tripod … Fotopro X4i-E

I love my tripod, so I bring my tripod any where .. as just in case I want to shoot slow shutter on noon time with ~63s .. 😀 e.g.

– GND .9s, – Big Stopper – ND .9s pro glass

and I really trust mine … as show HERE or I normally choose my tripod based HERE

previously I use this (Fotopro M5- mini) for my travel … but some how it give ~60cm height which may not good for use …. and finally this small tripod available … Fotopro X4i-E (which cost on RM3xx) …………..

LONG before extend – 315mm only

MAX height after extend – 1335m not far from my MGC-684

compare ....among MGC-684, X4i-E and 5dm3 with 1635 F2.8 — compare ….among MGC-684, X4i-E and 5dm3 with 1635 F2.8

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January 6, 2013December 9, 2024

Muscicapidae series: Niltava | 鹟科: 仙鹟属 | liewwk Nature 2-1 [update 20241209]

Only 2 Niltava for Malaysia

1. Large Niltava, 大仙鹟, 大仙鶲, Niltava grandis, オオアオヒタキ, SAMBAR-KUMBANG BESAR

2. Rufous-vented Niltava, 苏门答腊仙鹟, 蘇門答臘仙鶲, Niltava sumatrana, スマトラアオヒタキ, SAMBAR-KUMBANG API MELAYU

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51. Small Niltava, 小仙鹟, 小仙鶲, Niltava macgrigoriae, チビアオヒタキ

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1. Large Niltava, 大仙鹟, 大仙鶲, Niltava grandis,オオアオヒタキ, SAMBAR-KUMBANG BESAR

a bird with beautiful call … stay not too far from human and not difficult found at mid highland ..eg. Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia (~800m) …

update 202101

update 202102

- very lowlight condition,

- misty

Fujifilm X-T4, Fujifilm XF70300 [267mm ISO2000 F.7.1 1/7]

update 2013 Jan 12

update 2013 Jan 10

... Large Niltava (female) ... — … Large Niltava (female) …

update 2013 Jan 7

... Large Niltava (male) — … Large Niltava (male)

2. Rufous-vented Niltava, 苏门答腊仙鹟, 蘇門答臘仙鶲, Niltava sumatrana, スマトラアオヒタキ, SAMBAR-KUMBANG API MELAYU

– not that common for Peninsular Malaysia, very limited locations for this bird

– Cameron Highland, Pahang, Malaysia

update 202304

– a special tour to be here, this bird seem shy to human compare to previous trip here. But still a beautiful bird to be seen

– 为了2只鸟到这来。这鸟还在，可是害羞多了。

202304, Cameron Highland, Pahang, Malaysia

update 202008

202008, Cameron Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia

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51. Small Niltava, 小仙鹟, 小仙鶲, Niltava macgrigoriae, チビアオヒタキ

Size distinguishes this species from other niltavas; coloration is quite similar to Large Niltava, which is double the size. Male Small Niltava is bright blue with the brightest patches on the shoulder and forehead. Female is brown with a white eyering and a rufous tail and wingtips. Forages in the lower and middle levels of hilly and montane forests, usually singly. Listen for its distinctive song, a cleanly descending “wee-dee-dee.” [EBird]

体型将该物种与其他仙鹟区分开来；其颜色与大型仙鹟非常相似，但体型只有后者的一半。雄性小仙鹟呈亮蓝色，肩部和前额的亮色斑块最为显眼。雌性则为棕色，具有白色眼圈以及棕红色的尾巴和翼尖。通常单独在丘陵和山地森林的中下层觅食。其独特的鸣声是清晰下滑的“wee-dee-dee”。

update 202412

Another bird we encountered, found only at a single hide despite visiting many others, initially appeared quite shy. However, after a few hours of brief appearances, it gradually became more comfortable and eventually stayed long enough for some great photos.

另一只我们在众多拍摄点中仅在一个鸟点发现的鸟，起初显得相当害羞。然而，经过几个小时的短暂现身后，它逐渐变得放松，最终停留足够长的时间让我们拍下了好照片。

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More pictures from Flickr: Muscicapidae series: Niltava | 鹟科: 仙鹟属 | liewwk Nature

More Videos: Muscicapidae series: Niltava | 鹟科: 仙鹟属 | liewwk Nature

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January 2, 2013

Batu Pahat Landscape Workshop with Canon Malaysia 2013 Jan 19

Another workshop and outing event together with Canon Malaysia … details can refer Here or some basic information as below

Difficulty Level : Beginner

Join Liew WK, the nature photography enthusiast for an in-depth sharing in the art of landscape photography, with a special focus on sunset shooting @ Sungai Lurus, Batu Pahat, Johor.

Course Outline:

1st Session: Understanding Landscape Photography by Liew WK
Date: 19th Jan 2012 (Saturday)

Time: 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Venue: Rengit Cafe (91- 3 ,91 – 4, Jalan Rahmant, 83100, Batu Pahat. +607-438 5133)

1. Sharing some basic setting we need to know

ISO
Aperture
Shutter speed
Manual mode, Aperture mode, Bulb mode
Metering

2. How to get better exposure

How to choose mid exposure
How to shoot for exposure blending
How to shoot for exposure HDR
How to shoot with filters
How to shoot with black card
How to shoot with HDR mode (EOS 5D Mark III)

3. How I shoot

Sharing recommended setting and why (ISO, Aperture, shutter speed)

2nd Session: Practical Outing to Sungai Lurus by Liew WK & friends

Date: 19th Jan 2012 (Saturday)

Time: 5.00pm – 8.00pm

Venue: Sungai Lurus (organiser to share the exact venue on the day of the outing due to security issue)

Self-driving photography trip to Sungai Lurus, Batu Pahat
Organiser to advise the registered participants for the Meeting point nearer to the date

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December 27, 2012

Tanjung Bidara, Melaka | liewwk

a beach ~45minutes from Melaka town or ~2hours from Kuala Lumpur, a beach with quite lof rocks which can use for good landscape Sunset photography.

– good place for slow shutter too

– beach have quite alot of tiger beetle

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update 2012 Dec 27

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– RGND 2 stops
– ND .9 pro glass

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December 26, 2012December 26, 2012

Bukit Tabur | liewwk

a beautiful place with sunrise and dam view, and it is not very touch hike to the peak for photography but advice to have experience person to go together especially hike when dark … (chase for sunrise)

i. 20-30 min drive from KL city

ii. ~45-90 minutes slow hike , steep on start but after ~15min should be easy but some part require hand for hike)

after reach clear part to view the dam, it is the safe place to shoot sunrise … avoid go further …. as it is slight dagerous hike especially on dark

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Bukit Tabur is a hill located in Taman Melawati, Malaysia. It is also known locally as Bukit Hangus. The hill is very prominent as it is part of Klang Gates Quartz Ridge and can be seen from the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2. The hill, which is less than 1000 metres, is a quartz ridge. Climbers enter the hiking trail via Kampung Klang Gates, 50 metres from the gates of the Klang Gates Dam, at the back of Taman Melawati for a 3-4 hour climb. The Gombak Forest Reserve and Klang Gates Dam are beside the hill. The peak offers s view of the dam.

The hiking trail to Bukit Tabur can be found at 3°14′1″N 101°44′55″E.

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update 2012 Dec 26

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December 25, 2012March 23, 2021

Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush , 栗頭噪鶥 | liewwk

The Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush (Garrulax mitratus) is a species of bird in the Timaliidae family. It is found in Brunei, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Thailand. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical moist montane forests.