Another very special tour—so happy we managed to see this unique monotypic species (one of the three target species in Malaysia) with great views! We did struggle a bit with the Rail-babbler though… it hasn’t responded at all for the past 1.5 days. Fingers crossed we’ll have better luck in the next two days!
– another special trip to this “South” of Peninsular Malaysia but this time we actually target only Malaysian Rail-Babbler and Cinnamon-rumped Trogon. Day1 , we already have this bird again with better view and photo and the Rail-Babbler give a good view but …
– an active bird that everyone seem special look for this bird family
– another success “Rail-Babbler” target tour, after got ours main target. We start do casual birding, got this bird calling in the morning and managed to spent some good time with this bird (even my camera having some issue force me using MF)
– 2nd trip to this special location for special targets. This beautiful, rare bird some how not the main target we here for. But we normally heard and seen them well so never waste we spend some time to have good look of this bird. But for this trip, it is a target so we spend one special early morning for this and not bad for the outcome and some birds come close
– a very active bird and black-rufous overall normally move in pair
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– a boring evening … not really as main target no sight at all. But very lucky to have this bird give us good show for about 5 minutes. active and rare bird
– 很活跃+害羞的鸟。下午到达立刻找目标,可是目标完全没声,没影。还好这一只这么难的的鸟出来让我们看够够。
This was a truly special tour for us, focusing on a very important target species. After two days of only hearing it without any sighting, we finally had an amazing view—right in front of the four of us, and even calling!
Such a memorable family trip—got all three special bird families: Rail-Babbler, Crested Jayshrike, and Bornean Bristlehead, all with photos too!
– within 24 hours, we got this bird again with much better view this time. All have perfect view of the shy bird..it is really fun to see this bird walk slow infront of us.
– a shy bird always difficult to spot and walk almost close to ground only
– another special target birds tour (5th this year for Rail-Babbler), this time with big group.. little bit challenge to get 1st target .. Malaysian Rail-babbler … but today morning, managed to heard it and wait a while before locate it calling. Happen for 2-3 minutes .. everyone see it from limited angle 🙁 but relieve …
– it is a long plan request from “friend”, a bird family need Rail-Babbler… last for him and another Jay-shrike for better view .. and we make this happen within 2 days while we actually plan it for 5 days … day1 arrive afternoon nothing much but still got Finsch’s Bulbul & Scarlet-breasted Flowerpeckeras new birds and with many woodpeckers with good view … follow by lunch and a quite bored afternoon … but still able to have good view of Crested Jayshrike and ~10m close Rail-babbler without any sight …Day2 morning nothing much even with some good view but no Rail-babbler close heard .. raining afternoon after lunch even still rain.. as Bill seem worry we missed the bird just decided walk into forest with raining gear … not far after we walk I heard “to to to” real close and ask every one backward … YES me and Bill saw the bird circling and walk across the trail but Karen & Miki missed … hmmmmmm .. so we decided go to a slight open space to wit for the bird…. not that long the bird came into view and making “balloon” call show for us more than 2 minutes .. smile for everyone …
– a good month to start to have good view of this special bird, total 4 good view of this birds 2024 June. And twice we special come to this special location for 2 special birds family. Both trips got the bird on day1/2, hope it stay for next few visits.
– a birds came close to us and make special “balloon call” style.
– finally finish a long tour, Peninsular Malaysia, Borneo & extension to South P Malaysia. We had this very special target bird twice all of us saw the bird well and long. We had this bird walking across the trail after 2-3 hours search through the forest.
– a mystery bird that can be very shy or sometime just appear in-front of you and walk slowly.
– a very active bird that always making call attract ours attention either Peninsular Malaysia & Borneo lowland.
– lucky moment to have both standing and making call for us to take photo
– 非常活跃+漂亮的鸟。很容易听到这鸟在低海拔森林叫声。
– 这一次,非常幸运。2只站一起唱起歌让我们拍拍。
202406, Panti, Johor, Malaysia
5. Chestnut-rumped Babbler, 红腰穗鹛, 紅腰穗鶥, Stachyris maculata, コシアカモリチメドリ, KEKICAU-KANTAN BESAR BIASA
update 202406
– this place, I always call it “babbler heaven”. as usual while we actually trying to get White-necked Babbler pictures. This bird just came down to see us.
– active, and lovely babbler with very loud call normally heard in lowland forest
– a bird that pretty common but I always trying to look for one last few months after I know it is lifer for my friend. finally this bird appear together with another woodpecker (think also lifer for him) but he choose this so we looking for this brown, white necked small woodpecker.
– our first morning here and no main target sight, but one of the good bird we have … this lovely green pigeon.stay high up but it is really good to see them.
After successfully seeing both main target species in Peninsular Malaysia, we took it easy on our final morning with some casual birding. The forest was quiet most of the time, and we almost decided to wrap up the session—
Then suddenly, a surprise!
One of the woodpeckers we haven’t seen in nearly two years appeared, along with four other woodpecker species—all at close range. From a slow morning to an exciting finish!
After getting our main target—the Malaysian Rail-babbler—we enjoyed a more relaxed birding session. This bird had been calling loudly for a few days, but we were too focused on the Rail-babbler to pay much attention.
Finally, we took the time to look for it—and wow, it really is a gorgeous bird!
The forest has been unusually quiet for the past two days — even common species like bulbuls, flowerpeckers, and sunbirds are nowhere to be seen. Thankfully, this bird was one of the few that came low and close, feeding calmly without being bothered by our presence.
2. Rufous Piculet, 棕啄木鸟, 棕啄木鳥,Sasia abnormis, マレーミツユビコゲラ, BELATUK-KERDIL API MELAYU
– one of the smallest world woodpecker outside America
– lowland, and making the loud drum sound
update 202408
– a special tour make us wait for long here, main target got close but dont show .. but many good birds around.. Green Broadbill and this bird show well .. this little fellow never fail to amaze people such a small bird make loud druming sound.
– a tiny woodpecker always excited to see them actively moving and drum loud for such a small bird.
– a place quite common to see them, Danum Valley not that difficult to photograph too
– 一只每次客人看到都很惊讶的一只小小啄木鸟。跳动快,啄木声很大。。。就这么小不点。
– 在马来西亚低海拔森林,不难见到。在沙巴丹浓谷,更是容易见到,拍到。
202406, Danum Valley, Sabah, Malaysia
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update 202405
– another hot+humid afternoon, piculet seem very active in the forest. 2nd sighting today and this is come very close to see us. Today meet up 2 birders but how can they keep talking non stop for hour ?
– a lucky morning to have few good birds included this lovely tiny woodpecker
– 幸运的早上。遇上这小小啄木鸟。
update 202102
202102, Selangor, Malaysia
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3. Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker, 巽他啄木鸟, 巽他啄木鳥, Yungipicus moluccensis, マレーコゲラ, BELATUK-BELACAN KECIL BIASA
– one of the smallest and common woodpecker
– normally found near mangrove and urban area
update 202411
– a very tiny Woodpecker, overall brown and white. Which normally found near mangrove, nearby river bank. But this time found near Palm oil Plantation which nearby mangrove area too
– while looking for more interesting subjects, this tiny bird came queitly whithout any vocal, but the movement attract me and got this moment
– – 小,棕+白小啄木鸟。通常在红树林,河边可以见到。可是这次在棕榈树见到。
– 在等更好的题材,这小小鸟静静地飞过来了。完全没声音。还好,动作吸引我见到这一刻。
202411, Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
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– a very tiny Woodpecker, overall brown and white. Which normally found near mangrove, nearby river bank.
– another moment with new CANON new R1 .. it is really fun and easy to capture any “birds in flight – begin, perch” just half press the shutter button enable the “Pre-capture” and when the moment after bird fly… press the shutter .. anything .5s before will be captured into the disk in full RAW without stop the Camera continous focus while the flying ..
– a small and common woodpecker near mangrove, and sometime river bank area. overall brown, white spot on wing
– Ours morning at morning with young photographer-Dev. this bird flying so close for us
– 很小+普通的小啄木鸟。通常在红树林+大河旁见到。棕+白。翅膀带白点。
– 与印度小摄影师一大早到红树林,第一只鸟飞过来。
202407, Kuala Selangor, Selangor
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update 202303
– early morning bring a new gear CANON RF400mm F2.8 for quick walk. this woodpecker standing at very good position. let me shoot some good pictures
– 一大早,我带了新镜头佳能RF400mm走走。这小啄木,站在飞出棒的点。
20230308, Sg Janggut, Klang, Selangor
update 202204
– make use of the Fujifilm “Pre-Shot”, this one of my favorite feature
– 富士这个功能真的很好用。 “Pre-Shot”
202204, Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
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– a male bird
– 雄鸟。
202204, Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
update 202203
– pretty common mangrove area, river area.
– small brown overall and white-stripe
– 通常再红树林,河边。蛮普通。
– 小,褐色,白眉。
202203, Kapar, Selangor, Malaysia
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4. White-bellied Woodpecker, 白腹黑啄木鸟,白腹黑啄木鳥, Dryocopus javensis, キタタキ, BELATUK-HITAM PERUT PUTIH
– big and “black” woodpecker , pale eye and white belly
– male with red crest and female all black
update 202505
Another morning out searching for the main target, but it seems to be a no-show again. Still, I’m grateful for the abundance of birds around—including this charming woodpecker, which looked like it was putting on a little display to impress someone!
– a big “black” woodpecker which you wont go wrong with the ID here in Malaysia. It is not that rare but common at RDC, Sepilok, Sabah. Walk around very good chance to have very good view of this beautiful woodpecker.
– lucky group to have this bird stay for more than 20 minutes for us to take almost every angle of this bird
– 一只蛮大+黑的啄木鸟,应该很好认的鸟。在西必洛,沙巴在林子里走走。见到的机会是蛮大的。
– 这一幸运的摄鸟组,这鸟在很低的角度站了20+分钟。拍到够够啊。
202404, RDC, Sabah, Malaysia
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update 202205
– hear this big woodpecker calling in the morning and so easy to locate it as it just infront of us
– 一大早,听到这大啄木鸟叫。不难找,就在我们前面。
202205, Ulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia
update 202203
– nowadays new camera having amazing AF performance, bird in flight become very easy and this capture with SONY current top camera.
After getting our target species, we heard a soft call nearby—I was pretty sure it was this bird. After a bit of searching, there it was—just about 10 feet away! Such a lovely woodpecker, and a true gem of Malaysia.
– a very good start of the tour, 2nd bird after Falconet. the beautiful woodpecker make everyone excited to see more woodpecker from Malaysia. #WoodpeckersofMalaysia
– another very close encounter of the lovely woodpecker, the story behind is the bird only have certain angle to have better view but it is always good to tolerate to have every got chance to have a good picture or view
– while checking up few birds for next trip, it is amazing to have 6 woodpeckers show up and 3 low and close enough for pictures. this is one of them just stand there feed for more than 10 minutes .
– 在找几只目标鸟给接下来的团。尽然见到6只啄木鸟,3只还是很低+进。这只大概就10尺左右
202307, Lenggor, Johor, Malaysia
update 202208
– a lovely and beautiful woodpecker come visit me while I am enjoy my cold morning
– 4啄木鸟其中之一过来看看我。这可是我蛮喜欢啄木鸟之一。
202208, Ulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia
update 202112
clip 1 – 4k 60p
clip 2 – 1080 240p
clip 3 – 1080 240p (with 1.4x tc)
Handheld 202102
– a woodpecker busy feeding an ant nest. captured this moment with handheld with Fujifilm X-T4 + 70300 + 1.4x tc
– dark environment
– 这啄木鸟忙着吃,没理会我。我用了手持拍这视频。
– 因为工作关系,手持拍摄是我需要的功能之一。
update 202102
– lucky to see this beautiful woodpecker feeding on an ants nest
– another handheld video captured with X-T4 and XF70300
– very low light situation ~ISO1600, 1/24 & F6.4
– 幸運的遇到這麼漂亮的啄木鳥
– 非常暗的地方。富士的攝於富士的 X-T4 + XF70300
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update 202102
– another beautiful woodpecker of Malaysia – another Fujifilm new XF70-300 test
– Brightly-colored medium-sized woodpecker with a moss-green back, a bright yellow nape, and a powerful pale bill. Gray underparts distinguish this species from the smaller Lesser Yellownape. Males have a white throat or moustache stripe, while females have a dark red one. Gives high-pitched yelps or “kee-eep!” notes. Found in various forested areas, but most common in hilly and montane areas; not a woodpecker of small parks and cities. Forages on trunks and along branches in pairs and flocks, both single- and mixed-species. (ebird)
update 202309
– while waiting for ours target, this bird just flew infront of us .. beautiful overall yellow woodpecker
– another beautiful and common woodpecker with Red-Green and Yellow-naped with Black and white throat
– medium-sized woodpecker. Moss-green with blood-red wings and neck. The back edge of the head and neck are brightened by a sunny yellow crest. Black-and-white “checker” throat is not particularly obvious. (ebird)
update 202105
– another lazy morning which only have 3-4 km walk today
– she is another beautiful woodpecker of Malaysia. came down making some call and drum. lucky..
– very small population in Malaysia .. look the same as Laced except for the streak breasted
update 202105
– a very special tour with 2 lovely ladies. And lucky to meet up this not very common woodpeckers of Malaysia
– very similar to Laced Woodpecker except the chest is not plain
Years ago (probably more than 10 years back), this Mangrove Pitta spot was also known for a pair of woodpeckers that often came down to feed. Today, while checking on the Mangrove Pitta, the main target didn’t show up—but instead, a pair of Laced Woodpeckers dropped in and entertained us. A very nice bonus encounter.
202602, Pulau Indah, Selangor, Malaysia202602, Pulau Indah, Selangor, Malaysia
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update 202411
– a quite common woodpecker found here (Penisular Malaysia), which normally found near Mangrove. area
– yet another R1 pre-capture moment captured .. it is real fun to have this Pre-capture function show how this bird “jump up” begin the flight. It is real cool to have Pre-cature every single moment and continue with normal operation like re-focus, tracking …
– Medium-sized crested woodpecker with an olive-brown body and a black-and-white-striped head and neck; quite dull and dark for a flame back. The crest is bright red in males and black in females. Inhabits lowland and hill forests, where it forages both at middle levels and close to the ground, both singly and in pairs. Generally fairly uncommon and local. (ebird)
update 202508
After successfully seeing both main target species in Peninsular Malaysia, we took it easy on our final morning with some casual birding. The forest was quiet most of the time, and we almost decided to wrap up the session—
Then suddenly, a surprise!
One of the woodpeckers we haven’t seen in nearly two years appeared, along with four other woodpecker species—all at close range. From a slow morning to an exciting finish!
– small green woodpecker making a loud call and drum sound on bamboo
– shy, rare woodpecker, moving fast
– male with a red cap
update 202602
It’s a quiet afternoon without much happening, but we’re still on the hunt for our “6500” target. Shortly after arriving at a bamboo forest, three of them appeared within a minute, offering us this fantastic view.
202602, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia202602, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysi4
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update 202411
– This is not a rare bird, but it is certainly one of the more challenging birds to spot in Malaysia.
– As the tour was coming to an end and we prepared to head back to town, we made a few stops for this bird. Shortly after, we were rewarded with an excellent view of a female.
– another good encounter of this shy and fast moving woodpecker .. one of my favorite bird to challenge
– 又遇上这害羞与动作快的啄木鸟。这是我蛮喜欢的一只鸟。
202308, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia
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update 202309
– another close encounter of this shy woodpecker, it stay there feeding on some ant nest …
– 又一次很接近的拍到这一只害羞的啄木鸟。
202307, Pahang, Malaysia
update 202307
– start my Aug with very good with many bird but never got this bird come to us ~15-20 feet and stay long even 9 of us moving around him.
– 8 月好的开始,120+种鸟。加上这只第一次遇到,站15-20尺内。还要站很久也不走。
202308, Fraser Hill, Pahang, Malaysia
update 202209
– a male bird giving a good view on non-bamboo
– 雄鸟终于长出来了。这次不是在竹林里。
202209, Selangor, Malaysia
update 202208
– as usual, a casual birding after yesterday long day at Fraser Hill. this shy woodpecker with other 3 woodpeckers, 2 broadbills for close photography. Not a bad morning
– really enjoy the eye detection AF video by R7.
– 轻松的早上,还要拍到这难拍的啄木鸟+另3种。算很不错。
– 佳能R7 的视频,真的爱上动物眼对焦。在于好动的鸟是多么好用。
202208, Ulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia
update 202112
– this bird is like making a magic show. how it turn it’s head … why not just move downward a bit ?
– 这鸟是搞魔术吗?头部转成这个样。
202110, Pahang, Malaysia
– a day with CANON R3, this was captured with full sensor AF area and animal eye focus enable. The camera find, focus and track the bird eye/head just by itself
– a very shy and active bird to be photograph
– last day birding before the lockdown. (MCO3.0)
– this is 4 days in the row sight this bird in various locations. seem they doing good in Selangor.
– One of the most common woodpeckers in Malaysia, this species can be found in a variety of environments—lowlands, mangroves, sub-montane forests, and even urban areas. Its overall rufous coloration makes it hard to miss.
– While testing the Canon R1’s “Continuous Pre-recording” feature, the bird was perched as usual. I half-pressed the shutter to activate Pre-recording, and only fully pressed it when the bird took off from the branch. Every frame of the action was captured in full RAW and saved to my card.
– 在测试佳能 R1 的“连续预录”功能时,这只鸟像往常一样站在树枝上。我半按快门开启预录功能,直到鸟从树枝起飞时才完全按下快门。整个动作的每一帧都被完整记录为 RAW 格式并存储在卡中。
202411, Kuala Selangor, Malaysia
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update 202410
– a very common lowland forest, mangrove, sub-montane woodpecker. Overall rufous which difficult to miss this bird.
– it is a special out to test the R1, may be I am already start use the “Pre-capture” long ago .. (those Olympus old time, Panasonic etc) for me to captured this kind of “trap focus” “jumping” picture is very easy … now Canon finally come with proper Pre-capture and improve it with … “continous Pre-capture” ..mean it is almost every half-press is a pre capture .. as long as control well the buffer… I hope I can find a better way to share to all of this about this “Best feature” to have for Wildlife Photography
– a casual birding day, this bird come low after wet morning.
– 轻松的拍鸟日。这啄木鸟,过了湿湿的早上。
202110, Selangor, Malaysia202110, Selangor, Malaysia
update 202105
– this handsome woodpecker (male) joins the woodpecker party in the morning 6th woodpecker of the morning ..
– a male bird with a red patch under the eye
– 早上的第6只啄木鸟。这只共鸟,眼下部带红。
202104, Gunung Nuang, Selangor, Malaysia
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16. Buff-rumped Woodpecker, 黄腰斑啄木鸟, 黃腰斑啄木鳥,Meiglyptes tristis, ヒメカレハゲラ, BELATUK-BATU BIASA
– small yellow-brown woodpecker
– common from lowland-submontane .. sometimes confuse with Buff-necked Woodpecker
update 202407
– a small woodpecker overall “brown” with stripe front. sometime it is confuse with Buff-necked which is slight bigger with “white-neck” spot make it easier to different
– 蛮小的啄木鸟,几乎“棕”胸部带斑。
202406, RDC, Sabah, Malaysia
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update 202205
– this pair of woodpecker no fear, come so close as same as the Bee-eater
– 这对啄木鸟来到太近了
202204, Ulu Langat, Selangor
update 202104
– a handsome male, stay long and low for us take good pictures and videos
One of the most common woodpeckers in Malaysia! While starting a casual birding session with a few friends, this lovely bird came really close and stayed low—giving everyone a great view. A beautiful little woodpecker!
– while we are on ours boat cruise, a pair of lovely “brown with white neck” woodpecker stay low and long for everyone have good view. Lovely male with red malar stripe
– 我们京河在船上舒服的观鸟时,这鸟站的很低很久。雄鸟脸颊带红。
202405, Kinabatangan River, Sabah, Malaysia
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update 202406
– a bird that pretty common but I always trying to look for one last few months after I know it is lifer for my friend. finally this bird appear together with another woodpecker (think also lifer for him) but he choose this so we looking for this brown, white necked small woodpecker.
update 202405
– another casual birding behind the resort as already got all the targets .. but not bad got few good speciess include this beautiful woodpecker with close view
– a quite common “brown” woodpecker with “white” mark on neck
– 几乎所有目标都拿下了。就到酒店后面轻松拍拍,尽然遇上好几只鸟很近的让我们拍照。
202404, RDC, Sabah, Malaysia
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update 202401
– a soft call and overall brown with obvious bright neck small woodpecker. quite common at both Peninsula Malaysia and Borneo lowland forest
– very first day assignment, while we looking for ours target. Heard this bird calling nearby and very soon found it stand so nearby and got both male and female too. too close dint even zoom to 800mm
– finally our border is open after 2 years+ closed. plan a quick trip to check out few forest to familiar the sound and smell of forest. This bird welcome me just in front of my parking
18. Greater Flameback, 大金背啄木鸟, 大金背啄木鳥,Chrysocolaptes guttacristatus, オオコガネゲラ,BELATUK-PINANG BESAR BIASA
– big golden yellow , yellow eye
– not that common compare to common flameback which is look very similar
– mainly found mangrove area
update 202603
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Today was supposed to be all about finding the Kingfisher, but since it was nowhere to be found, we spent some time with this bird instead. It is always a joy to capture its flight on camera.
Same spot as last year where this bird was actively flying around. Everyone was excited to try for some bird-in-flight shots. For me, it was a great chance to test the Canon R6 Mark III’s AF tracking. So far, it performs well in the field—most of the time it can lock focus even when the bird is flying directly toward us, not just sideways.
和去年一样的地点,这只鸟又在附近飞来飞去,大家都很兴奋尝试抓拍飞行镜头。对我来说,是个很好的机会测试 Canon R6 Mark III 的自动对焦追踪功能。目前在实地表现不错,大多数时候即使鸟是朝着我们飞来而不是水平飞行,相机也能准确追焦。
202512, Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia
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update 202411
– One of the common woodpeckers found in Malaysia’s mangroves, this species stands out with its pale eyes, distinguishing it from the common Flameback.
– There have been so many photos of this woodpecker lately, and I love how the CANON R1 captured the action, especially the way the woodpecker swings its wings.
– One of the common woodpeckers found in Malaysia’s mangroves, this species stands out with its pale eyes, distinguishing it from the common Flameback.
– I’m thoroughly enjoying the new Continuous Pre-recording feature on the Canon R1. It virtually guarantees capturing the exact moment an action begins, without missing a beat. In this instance, I half-pressed the shutter before the bird moved, and once the action started, a full press ensured that the preceding 0.5 seconds were already recorded. The camera seamlessly continues with AF tracking. Check out the JPEG movie clips shared in the link for a closer look!
– a overall bigger common flameback, Black-yellow overall with pale eye instead
– Thanks Canon Malaysia having chance to have R1 to work out … as mentioned Continous Pre-capture is one of my favourite new features of new CANON R camera .. this is one of the test moment .. hope get more oppunity in wild to present to you all soon
– a relative big woodpecker found near mangrove area. easy to different from common flameback is the eye color
– 蛮大的啄木鸟,通常在红树林见到。与金背三趾啄木鸟容易乱。看眼睛颜色
202403, Kuala Selangor, Selangor, Malaysia
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update 202404
– clearing my HDD again for 2022 (so many folder need to be clear on this year) … found this video ..
– 在清理旧档案,2022 见到这一幕,顺便处理。
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update 202204
– a not so common woodpecker at center Peninsular Malaysia. lucky to have this moment
– 马来西亚半岛中部较不容易见到的啄木鸟
202204, Ulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia
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19. Maroon Woodpecker, 小栗啄木鸟, 小栗啄木鳥, Blythipicus rubiginosus, エビチャゲラ, BELATUK-PUNGGUR MERAH
– medium dark-red woodpecker
– quite shy
– male with red back cap, female dull head
update 202408
– a common heard woodpecker but seldom good chance to be photograph. lovely yellow beak, mid size woodpecker. This bird make a surprise for us, fly infornt of ~5-10feet for us
– 在马来西亚(东马,西马)都很常听到而拍不到的鸟。这鸟很乖啊,飞过来5-10尺前让我们拍拍。
202408, RDC, Sepilok, Sabah
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update 202402
– very special day for us, so many woodpeckers at same area include this normally shy woodpecker also come join the party and come lowest compare other and closer ..
– 很少遇上这么多啄木鸟,在一个地方就5-6种。还要这比较害羞的来最近+低。
202402, Pahang, Malaysia
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20. Bay Woodpecker, 黄嘴栗啄木鸟, 黃嘴栗啄木鳥,Blythipicus pyrrhotis, ヤブゲラ,BELATUK-PUNGGUR BELANG
– very shy and fast-moving birds
– making a loud call
– A medium-sized woodpecker of dense forests, often encountered only through its song, which sounds like maniacal descending laughter; also gives a loud, high-pitched grating chatter. Bright rufous overall, with black banding on the wings and tail, a paler brown head, and a long, bright yellow bill. (ebird)
– brown-rufous overall, a wing with a black band. bill yellowish. medium size and very active and noisy woodpecker. Male with red patch near the neck.
Day 2 of our tour was a major success, with most of our target goals achieved. A highlight was when a typically shy and hyperactive woodpecker approached us almost immediately, right as we spotted our Malayan Laughingthrush. It stayed low and close by for quite a while. Fast forward to Day 3, and the luck continues—another bird just perched right in front of us at eye level, only about 5 meters away.
What a lucky day! We started with a Sunda Cuckoo, then enjoyed a close-up view of the stunning Red-headed Trogon, and were soon treated to this surprisingly “tame” and active woodpecker. Everyone had fantastic views and managed great shots!
– a raining morning and a last morning at Fraser for earlier end of the tour. But it was a very good flock we had Blue Nuthatch, Lesser Yellownape, Bay woodpecker, Dark-Hawk Cuckoo and many small birds
a bird’s photography trip to Cameron Highland, Pahang, this bird as usual very active and we spend some time to get a good picture or video… and I am lucky to have it near and stay for a while for this video capture ..
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21. Orange-backed Woodpecker, 橙背啄木鸟, 橙背啄木鳥,Reinwardtipicus validus, アカハラコガネゲラ, BELATUK DADA MERAH
– big and lovely woodpecker, normally moving in pair
– male with orange- red , female dull brown
update 202503
It’s a hectic day—I’m traveling from Borneo back to Kuala Lumpur, and within six hours, I have to catch a flight to Indonesia for another exciting trip. Unfortunately, my own mistake made the schedule quite chaotic.
Despite that, it was an incredible photography tour with great luck spotting woodpeckers. One of them even came down close and low, giving us a perfect opportunity for some great shots.
– a casual morning walk and this big woodpecker come too close to us
– 一个轻松的早上,这大啄木鸟竟然跳到我们面前。
202201,Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia
update 202011
22. Gray-and-buff Woodpecker, 灰黄啄木鸟, 灰黃啄木鳥,Hemicircus concretus, カンムリコゲラ, BELATUK-DAUN DAHI MERAH
– small, not that commonly seen, move fast woodpecker
– male with a red cap, female-only pale grey.
update 202406
– a short break after long tours, friend ask to join their lifers looking North… but end up we spend 21 hours road travel+birding. This bird came so close and low while after long quiet time for us.
– small and active woodpecker, male with red crown, female no.. this seem Juvenile which have “orange” crown.
– one of the cutest bird, small and active small woodpecker. Male with red-crown, which female missing
– amazing photography trip with Taiwan guests, this bird just jump infront of us for such a good picture
– 最可爱的啄木鸟之一,公鸟头部红,母鸟没红。
– 一次与非常幸运的台湾朋友们。好运到,这鸟自己跳到我们面前。
202404, RDC, Sabah, Malaysia
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update 202401
– another lucky moment on the same tree after Great Iora, Banded Bay Cuckoo, Black and Yellow Broadbill, Large Woodshrike.. this bird feeding on the same tree make us busy and spend some morning energy to chase this bird.
– 非常幸运的一刻,来了几只马来西亚好鸟后。这鸟竟然也出现,可是活跃的跳来跳去把我们都累坏了。
20240115, Ulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia
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update 202310
– always good to see this cute little fellow. even female it still look cute and lovely
– 每次见到这小家伙都是这么兴奋。虽然是母鸟还是很可爱的。
202207, Ulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia
update 202302
– a cloudy day with very less activity. But few star bird give up very good time. This cute, tiny and active woodpecker stay long for us.
– 天暗暗的。鸟都没什么活动。可是还是几只明星鸟让我们拍的蛮不错的照片。
这小,可爱,活跃的啄木鸟竟然让我们拍了20-30分钟。
202302, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, Malaysia
update 202207
– a hot afternoon with my Japan guest, my suggestion sitting near the shade and hope for something. when we enjoy ours coffee and heard this bird calling than follow by some good photos.
– what a wonderful birding day with this lovely woodpecker family
– 美好的一天。这可爱的啄木鸟
202204, Talang, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia
update 202104
– another good capture during the casual morning walk and really lucky to have my camera with me to see this handsome male feeding
– 又一个幸运的早上。它跟鸟浪一起冲冲的来,冲冲的走。
202104, Selangor, Malaysia
update 202102
– same location last month where I meet the handsome male but I met only 2 beautiful female now
– 上個月,同個地方遇上雄鳥。今天遇上了2只母鳥。
202102, Selangor, Malaysia
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update 202101
– a half-day outing to test Fujifilm, XT4, Fujinon100400, 1.4 tc
Gunung Nuang, Selangor, Malaysia
update 202012
202011, Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia
update 202011
23. Great Slaty Woodpecker, 大灰啄木鸟, 大灰啄木鳥, Mulleripicus pulverulentus , ボウシゲラ, BELATUK-KELABU BESAR
– world largest woodpecker , always stand high
– moving in group making alot of sounds when seen
update 202506
Now recognized as the largest woodpecker in the world, it’s not exactly rare, but spotting one can still be a challenge. They’re usually seen in pairs, moving through the forest with loud, distinctive calls.
– small and confuse with Sunda Woodpecker which only near the mangrove, river side.
– Gray-capped which is mostly at the forest, garden, etc, and mostly Blackish above, pale with black streaking and buffy-gray wash below. Male’s tiny red nape mark is often invisible
update 202411
– While waiting for our target to show some “action,” this tiny woodpecker came close. Naturally, we didn’t hesitate to take a few shots of this little bird.
202104, Shah Alam Botanical Garden, Selangor, Malaysia
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51. Sulawesi Woodpecker, 苏拉威西啄木, 蘇拉威西啄木, Yungipicus temminckii, セレベスコゲラ, Caladi Sulawesi
– very small endemic woodpecker
– 很小的啄木。蘇拉威西特有種。
update 202310
– another lucky bird my fellow buddy believe. He always think, after we got any woodpecker sign. The luck will be good .. so we normally look for woodpecker before look for ours target
a very similar flameback woodpecker but female seem very yellowish
– 与我们的金背很像,可是母鸟很黄。
update 202312
– it seem not very common at Sri Lanka, local guide seem very worry to missed this species. When we arrived a village the bird just stand there for so long and sharing same tree with a Red-backed Flameback
Odd and distinctive member of the woodpecker family. Shows a rufous throat in all plumages, though reduced in juveniles. The underparts vary geographically: they are completely rufous in Ethiopian birds, and the throat is barred in some populations. Flight is undulating, like a typical woodpecker. Found locally in cultivated areas, gardens, woodland, forest edge, and grassland with some trees. Usually in pairs. Call is a loud, ringing series of “kwee” notes. Similar to Eurasian Wryneck, but easily separated by the rufous throat. [Ebird]
Birding in Yunnan, China last December was incredibly easy. We simply chose a hide, settled in, and waited—and sure enough, the birds came! In fact, there were so many, it was just a matter of picking which ones to photograph. We specifically came to this hide hoping to see the woodpecker, but we were also treated to a few star species like the Great Barbet, Slender-billed Scimitar-Babbler, and more.