My passion for wildlife has always been intrinsically linked to my camera. For years, I’ve dedicated countless hours to observing nature, with a specific focus on capturing the beauty and fleeting moments of avian life. Now, I’m thrilled to take the next, crucial step in this journey: systematically documenting every unique bird species I encounter and photograph.
This is more than just a casual checklist; it is the launch of my personal Avian Photo Registry, a curated catalog officially beginning with captures from 2023. This visual collection will serve as a comprehensive testament to the incredible global biodiversity I am privileged to witness. The registry will track all my documented encounters across numerous locations—from the exceptionally diverse rainforests and coastal areas within my home country of Malaysia, to the various birding destinations I explore internationally. I look forward to watching this list grow, providing a clear and beautiful record of the species I have managed to capture through the lens.
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- Spotted Wood-Owl (Strix seloputo seloputo) 4 Jan 2024
- Buffy Fish-Owl (Ketupa ketupu ketupu) 4 Jan 2024
- Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris convexus) 4 Jan 2024
- Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea jouyi) 4 Jan 2024
- Medium Egret (Ardea intermedia) 4 Jan 2024
- Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea manilensis) 9 Jan 2024
- Pink-necked Green-Pigeon (Treron vernans) 9 Jan 2024
- Barred Eagle-Owl (Ketupa sumatrana sumatrana) 13 Jan 2024
- Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis strigata) 13 Jan 2024
- Siamese Pied Starling (Gracupica floweri) 13 Jan 2024
- Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus canicapillus) 14 Jan 2024
- Black-and-red Broadbill (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos) 15 Jan 2024
- Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata) 13 Feb 2024
- Long-billed Spiderhunter (Arachnothera robusta robusta) 23 Feb 2024
- Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus indicus) 27 Feb 2024
- Copper-throated Sunbird (Leptocoma calcostetha) 29 Feb 2024
- Orange-headed Thrush (Geokichla citrina) 1 Mar 2024
- Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting verreauxii) 3 Mar 2024
- Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster) 3 Mar 2024
- Siberian Blue Robin (Larvivora cyane) 18 Mar 2024
- White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus tricolor) 18 Mar 2024
- Orange-breasted Trogon (Harpactes oreskios uniformis) 18 Mar 2024
- Mountain Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron inopinatum) 18 Mar 2024
- Rufous-browed Flycatcher (Anthipes solitaris) Mar 2024
- Gold-whiskered Barbet (Psilopogon chrysopogon laetus) Mar 2024
- Chestnut-winged Babbler (Cyanoderma erythropterum erythropterum) 3 Apr 2024
- Chestnut-necklaced Partridge (Tropicoperdix charltonii) 3 Apr 2024
- White-bellied Sea-Eagle (Icthyophaga leucogaster) 5 Apr 2024
- Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis) 6 Apr 2024
- Little Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia ruficeps) 20 Apr 2024
- Little Green-Pigeon (Treron olax) 29 Apr 2024
- Ornate Sunbird (Cinnyris ornatus) 29 Apr 2024
- Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis malacensis) 29 Apr 2024
- Black-crowned Night Heron (Eurasian) 6 May 2024
- Eastern Cattle Egret (Bubulcus coromandus) 6 May 2024
- Little Egret (Western) (Egretta garzetta garzetta) 6 May 2024
- Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) 6 May 2024
- Hill Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis whitei) May 2024
- Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus) May 2024
- Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans) May 2024
- Malayan Partridge (Arborophila campbelli) May 2024
- Rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsa) May 2024
- Grey-throated Babbler (Stachyris nigriceps davisoni) May 2024
- White-tailed Robin (Myiomela leucura leucura) May 2024
- Great Egret (Ardea alba) May 2024
- Dusky Eagle-Owl (Ketupa coromanda klossii) 10 May 2024
- Blyth's Frogmouth (Blyth's) (Batrachostomus affinis affinis) May 2024
- Malaysian Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis turcosus) May 2024
- Olive-backed Woodpecker (Gecinulus rafflesii dulitensis) May 2024
- Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis borneana) May 2024
- White-crowned Shama (Copsychus stricklandii) May 2024
- Striped Wren-babbler (Kenopia striata) May 2024
- Black-throated Wren-babbler (Turdinus atrigularis) May 2024
- Black-crowned Pitta (Erythropitta ussheri) May 2024
- Speckled Piculet 1 Aug 2024
- Spotted Owlet Athene brama 18 Oct 2024
- Large-billed Crow (Eastern) Corvus macrorhynchos levaillantii 18 Oct 2024
- Black-collared Starling Gracupica nigricollis 18 Oct 2024
- Red-breasted Parakeet Psittacula alexandri 18 Oct 2024
- Asian Barred Owlet Glaucidium cuculoides 19 Oct 2024
- Kalij Pheasant Lophura leucomelanos 19 Oct 2024
- Scaly-breasted Partridge Tropicoperdix chloropus 19 Oct 2024
- Asian Barred Owlet Glaucidium cuculoides 19 Oct 2024
- Indochinese Roller Coracias affinis 19 Oct 2024
- Asian Emerald Dove Chalcophaps indica 19 Oct 2024
- Common Flameback Dinopium javanense 19 Oct 2024
- Eared Pitta Hydrornis phayrei 19 Oct 2024
- Indochinese Bushlark Plocealauda erythrocephala 19 Oct 2024
- Streak-eared Bulbul Pycnonotus conradi 19 Oct 2024
- Yellow-eyed Babbler (Chrysomma sinense sinense) 19 Oct 2024
- Lesser Necklaced Laughingthrush Garrulax monileger 19 Oct 2024
- Greater Necklaced Laughingthrush Pterorhinus pectoralis 19 Oct 2024
- Brown-headed Gull Chroicocephalus brunnicephalus 20 Oct 2024
- Black-bellied Plover 20 Oct 2024
- Malaysian Plover Anarhynchus peronii 20 Oct 2024
- Pacific Reef-Heron Egretta sacra 20 Oct 2024
- Chinese Egret Egretta eulophotes 20 Oct 2024
- Pied Kingfisher Ceryle rudis 21 Oct 2024
- Amur Stonechat 21 Oct 2024
- Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus vociferus 20 Nov 2024
- Bushy-crested Hornbill 26 Nov 2024
- Sultan Tit (Yellow-crested) Melanochlora sultanea flavocristata 26 Nov 2024
- Whiskered Treeswift Hemiprocne comata 26 Nov 2024
- Nilgiri Flowerpecker Dicaeum concolor 16 Dec 2024
- Purple Sunbird 16 Dec 2024
- Green Warbler 16 Dec 2024
- Asian Tit (Cinereous) 16 Dec 2024
- Crimson-backed Sunbird (Leptocoma minima)16 Dec 2024
- Black-throated Munia (Lonchura kelaarti) 16 Dec 2024
- Orange Minivet (Pericrocotus flammeus) 16 Dec 2024
- Brown Shrike 16 Dec 2024
- Sri Lankan Frogmouoth 16 Dec 2024
- Yellow-browed Bulbul 16 Dec 2024
- Brown-breasted Flycatcher 16 Dec 2024
- Asian Brown Flycatcher 16 Dec 2024
- Malabar Grey Hornbill 16 Dec 2024
- White-bellied Woodpecker 16 Dec 2024
- Indian Pond Heron 16 Dec 2024
- White-bellied Treepie 16 Dec 2024
- Ashy Drongo 16 Dec 2024
- White-cheeked Barbet 16 Dec 2024
- Indian Pitta 16 Dec 2024
- Jerdon's Nightjar 16 Dec 2024
- Mottled Wood-Owl 16 Dec 2024
- Brown Boobook 16 Dec 2024
- Common Myna 17 Dec 2024
- Green Imperial Pigeon 17 Dec 2024
- Plum-headed Parakeet 17 Dec 2024
- Velvet-fronted Nuthatch 17 Dec 2024
- Indian Golden Oriole 17 Dec 2024
- Red-whiskered Bulbul (Pycnonotus jocosus) 17 Dec 2024
- Loten's Sunbird 17 Dec 2024
- Grey-headed Bulbul 17 Dec 2024
- Malabar Parakeet 17 Dec 2024
- Oriental Honey Buzzard 17 Dec 2024
- Malabar Woodshrike 17 Dec 2024
- Indian Paradise Flycatcher 17 Dec 2024
- Malabar Trogon 17 Dec 2024
- Black-rumped Flameback 17 Dec 2024
- Jungle Owlet 17 Dec 2024
- Indian Scimitar-babbler 18 Dec 2024
- Grey Wagtail 18 Dec 2024
- Indian Blue Robin 18 Dec 2024
- House Sparrow 18 Dec 2024
- Indian White-eye 18 Dec 2024
- Indian Yellow Tit (Machlolophus aplonotus) 18 Dec 2024
- Nilgiri Flycatcher 18 Dec 2024
- White-bellied Sholakili 18 Dec 2024
- Black Eagle 18 Dec 2024
- Greenish Warbler 18 Dec 2024
- Palani Laughingthrush (Montecincla fairbanki) 18 Dec 2024
- Nilgiri Wood-Pigeon (Columba elphinstonii) 18 Dec 2024
- Grey-fronted Green-Pigeon (Treron affinis) 18 Dec 2024
- Chestnut-headed Bee-eater (Merops leschenaulti) 18 Dec 2024
- Vernal Hanging-Parrot (Loriculus vernalis) 18 Dec 2024
- Square-tailed Bulbul (Hypsipetes ganeesa) 18 Dec 2024
- Common Rosefinch (Carpodacus erythrinus) 18 Dec 2024
- Southern Hill Myna (Gracula indica) 18 Dec 2024
- Malabar Whistling-Thrush (Myophonus horsfieldii) 18 Dec 2024
- Gray Wagtail (Motacilla cinerea) 18 Dec 2024
- Rufous Babbler (Argya subrufa) 18 Dec 2024
- Black Baza (Aviceda leuphotes) 19 Dec 2024
- Blue-bearded Bee-eater (Nyctyornis athertoni) 19 Dec 2024
- Heart-spotted Woodpecker (Hemicircus canente) 19 Dec 2024
- Bronzed Drongo (Dicrurus aeneus) 19 Dec 2024
- Flame-throated Bulbul (Rubigula gularis) 19 Dec 2024
- Indian Blackbird (Turdus simillimus) 19 Dec 2024
- Asian Fairy-bluebird (Irena puella) 19 Dec 2024
- Fork-tailed Drongo-Cuckoo (Surniculus dicruroides) 19 Dec 2024
- Black-naped Monarch (Hypothymis azurea) 19 Dec 2024
- Red Spurfowl (Galloperdix spadicea) 19 Dec 2024
- Asian Green Bee-eater (Merops orientalis) 19 Dec 2024
- Brown-capped Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus nanus) 19 Dec 2024
- Greater Racket-tailed Drongo (Dicrurus paradiseus) 19 Dec 2024
- Rufous Treepie (Dendrocitta vagabunda) 19 Dec 2024
- Jungle Babbler (Argya striata) 19 Dec 2024
- Malabar Starling (Sturnia blythii) 19 Dec 2024
- Orange-headed Thrush (Geokichla citrina) 19 Dec 2024
- Oriental Magpie-Robin (Copsychus saularis) 19 Dec 2024
- Blue-throated Flycatcher (Cyornis rubeculoides) 19 Dec 2024
- Little Spiderhunter (Arachnothera longirostra) 19 Dec 2024
- River Tern (Sterna aurantia) 19 Dec 2024
- Ashy Woodswallow (Artamus fuscus) 19 Dec 2024
- Black-naped Oriole (Oriolus chinensis maculatus) 13 Feb 2025
- Great Argus (Argusianus argus) 12 Mar 2025
- Malayan Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron malacense) 26 Mar 2025
- Sooty Barbet (Caloramphus hayii hayii) 31 May 2025
- Rusty-naped Pitta (Hydrornis oatesi deborah) 13 October 2025
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Peninsular Malaysia (Malaysia) January - October 2024
Spotted Wood-Owl (Strix seloputo seloputo) was spotted during one of my trips to the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.
Buffy Fish-Owl (Ketupa ketupu ketupu) was spotted on the same day with Spotted Wood-Owl.
Oriental Pied Hornbill (Anthracoceros albirostris convexus)
Medium Egret (Ardea intermedia) is formerly known as Intermediate Egret. Read more on this link: Taxonomy Update
Grey Heron (Ardea cinerea jouyi)
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Purple Heron (Ardea purpurea manilensis)
Pink-necked Green-Pigeon (Treron vernans)
Barred Eagle-Owl (Ketupa sumatrana sumatrana)
Asian Glossy Starling (Aplonis panayensis strigata)
Siamese Pied Starling (Gracupica floweri)
Grey-capped Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus canicapillus)
Black-and-red Broadbill (Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos)
Slaty-breasted Rail (Lewinia striata)
Orange-headed Thrush (Geokichla citrina) is a regular migratory species to Peninsular Malaysia, usually seen from October to April.
Blue-eared Kingfisher (Alcedo meninting verreauxii)
Oriental Darter (Anhinga melanogaster)
Long-billed Spiderhunter (Arachnothera robusta robusta)
Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus indicus) was seen at an urban park in Petaling Jaya, Peninsular Malaysia.
Copper-throated Sunbird (Leptocoma calcostetha) is a monotypic species which was seen at a mangrove park in the northern region of Peninsular Malaysia.
Siberian Blue Robin (Larvivora cyane) is a regular migratory species to Peninsular Malaysia, usually seen from October to April.
White-rumped Shama (Copsychus malabaricus tricolor) is one of the 13 subspecies distributed from the Indian subcontinent, South China, Southeast Asia to the Greater Sunda.
Orange-breasted Trogon (Harpactes oreskios uniformis) is usually found in the hill forest in central Peninsular Malaysia but it can also be found in the lowland forest near Kuala Lumpur and northern region of Peninsular Malaysia. 5 subspecies are recognized.
Rufous-browed Flycatcher (Anthipes solitaris)
Gold-whiskered Barbet (Psilopogon chrysopogon laetus)
Mountain Peacock-Pheasant (Polyplectron inopinatum) is a categorized as Near Threatened and monotypic. This species is found on the Titiwangsa mountain range. Although most of the sightings are recorded from the hill resort of Bukit Tinggi, it could probably be found in the mountain range of southern Thailand bordering Peninsular Malaysia.
Chestnut-winged Babbler (Cyanoderma erythropterum erythropterum)
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White-bellied Sea-Eagle (Icthyophaga leucogaster)
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis)
Little Cuckoo-Dove (Macropygia ruficeps) is usually seen in highland but it is also possible to find it in the lowland forest while feeding on fruiting trees. This photo was taken with Samsung Galaxy S20 FE + Kowa TSN-773.
Little Green-Pigeon (Treron olax)
Ornate Sunbird (Cinnyris ornatus) is formerly known as Olive-backed Sunbird.
Brown-throated Sunbird (Anthreptes malacensis malacensis)
Black-crowned Night Heron (Eurasian) (Nycticorax nycticorax nycticorax)
Eastern Cattle Egret (Bubulcus coromandus)
Little Egret (Western) (Egretta garzetta garzetta)
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Painted Stork (Mycteria leucocephala) is a monotypic species and it is known to hybridized with M. cinerea in the wild and in captivity.
Hill Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis whitei)
Baya Weaver (Ploceus philippinus)
Asian Openbill (Anastomus oscitans)
Dusky Eagle-Owl (Ketupa coromanda klossii)
Malayan Partridge (Arborophila campbelli)
Rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsa)
Grey-throated Babbler (Stachyris nigriceps davisoni). This subspecies can be found in southern peninsular Thailand and Peninsular Malaysia.
White-tailed Robin (Myiomela leucura leucura)
Great Egret (Ardea alba)
Blyth's Frogmouth (Blyth's) (Batrachostomus affinis affinis)
Malaysian Blue Flycatcher (Cyornis turcosus)
Olive-backed Woodpecker (Gecinulus rafflesii dulitensis)
Ruby-cheeked Sunbird (Chalcoparia singalensis borneana)
White-crowned Shama (Copsychus stricklandii)
Striped Wren-babbler (Kenopia striata)
Black-throated Wren-babbler (Turdinus atrigularis)
Black-crowned Pitta (Erythropitta ussheri)
Buff-breasted Babbler
Pellorneum tickelli tickelli
23 June 2024
Panasonic Lumix G9
A friendly encounter with this small warm buffish babbler in the morning while birding in the cool weather in the hill station. There are 5 subspecies of Buff-breasted Babbler and this particular subspecies can be found in Southern Myanmar (Tenasserim), Western and Southern Thailand, and Peninsular Malaysia.
Red-billed Malkoha
Zanclostomus javanicus
23 June 2024
Panasonic Lumix G9
Found this species a few times while birding in the hill station but this is the time when I managed to get a good view of its bill. This is a monotypic species and the range covers Southern Myanmar (Tenasserim) and Southern Thailand through Peninsular Malaysia to Sumatra, Natuna Island, Borneo and Java.
Black-and-yellow Broadbill
Eurylaimus ochromalus
23 June 2024
Panasonic Lumix G9
Whenever I go into a lowland forest on my own or while guiding, I will be looking for this cartoonish looking broadbill. The turquoise bill and pinkish front is just stunning.
Long-billed Spiderhunter
Arachnothera robusta robusta
23 June 2024
Panasonic Lumix G9
Close encounter with this spiderhunter while taking photographs of 3 Yellow-bellied Warbler nearby. On the same day, we found this species at 2 separate locations but this individual is more obliging than the other individual we saw earlier.
Crested Myna
Acridotheres cristatellus
15 July 2024
Panasonic Lumix G9
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Pacific Reef-Heron
Egretta sacra
15 July 2024
Panasonic Lumix G9
Fire-tufted Barbet
Psilopogon pyrolophus
2 July 2024
Panasonic Lumix G9
Orange-bellied Leafbird
Chloropsis hardwickii malayana
2 July 2024
Panasonic Lumix G9
Banded Kingfisher
Lacedo pulchella pulchella
17 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Banded Kingfisher
Lacedo pulchella pulchella
19 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Black-and-red Broadbill
Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos malaccensis
19 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Rufous-collared Kingfisher
Actenoides concretus concretus
19 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Scarlet-rumped Trogon
Harpactes duvaucelii
19 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Black-headed Bulbul
Microtarsus melanocephalos melanocephalos
19 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Black-and-yellow Broadbill
Eurylaimus ochromalus
25 July 2024
Red-bearded Bee-eater
Nyctyornis amictus
25 July 2024
Yellow-vented Flowerpecker
Dicaeum chrysorrheum chrysorrheum
25 Jul 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Rufous Piculet
Sasia abnormis abnormis
26 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Rufous Piculet
Sasia abnormis abnormis
26 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Garnet Pitta
Erythropitta granatina coccinea
26 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Short-tailed Babbler (Mourning)
Pellorneum malaccense malaccense
26 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Malayan Banded-Pitta
Hydrornis irena
26 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Fluffy-backed Tit-Babbler
Macronus ptilosus ptilosus
26 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Grey-cheeked Bulbul
Alophoixus tephrogenys tephrogenys
26 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Malaysian Blue-banded Kingfisher
Alcedo peninsulae
27 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Rhinoceros Hornbill
Buceros rhinoceros rhinoceros
29 July 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Buff-breasted Babbler
Pellorneum tickelli tickelli
1 August 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Speckled Piculet
Picumnus innominatus
1 August 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Malayan Partridge
Arborophila campbelli
1 August 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Black-eared Shrike-babbler
Pteruthius melanotis tahanensis
2 August 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
tahanensis: Gunong Tahan, Pahang, Malaya
Maroon Woodpecker
Blythipicus rubiginosus
2 August 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Blue Nuthatch
Sitta azurea expectata
2 August 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Asian Openbill
Anastomus oscitans
3 August 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Watercock
Gallicrex cinerea
3 August 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Silver-eared Mesia
Leiothrix argentauris tahanensis
3 August 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Red-headed Trogon
Harpactes erythrocephalus chaseni
3 August 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Subspecies chaseni is named after Frederick Nutter Chasen (1896-1942) British ornithologist, Director of Raffles Mus., Singapore 1932-1942
Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush
Pterorhinus mitratus major
3 August 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
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Petchaburi (Thailand) October 2024
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Yellow-eyed Babbler (Chrysomma sinense sinense)
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Peninsular Malaysia (Malaysia) October - December 2024
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Blue-tailed Bee-eater
Merops philippinus
20 November 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Black-winged Kite Elanus caeruleus vociferus
20 November 2024
Sony α6700 + Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Sultan Tit (Yellow-crested) Melanochlora sultanea flavocristata
Whiskered Treeswift Hemiprocne comata comata
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Kerala (India) 16-19 December 2024
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Nilgiri Flowerpecker (Dicaeum concolor) is endemic to hill forests of the Western Ghats and Nilgiri hills of southern India.
Green Warbler
Asian Tit (Cinereous)
Crimson-backed Sunbird (Leptocoma minima) is found in Western Ghats (from North of Mumbai and south to hills of southern Kerala), in West India. Thus, an endemic to India.
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Peninsular Malaysia (Malaysia) December 2024 onwards
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This photograph of Purple Heron was taken from Putrajaya Wetland, one of my favorite birding patch since I started working in Putrajaya back in Dec 2002.
Together with Ding Li, we explored 2 wetlands in a single morning. Although all the birds are considered common, but it is always a delight to find woodpecker especially when they are very obliging just like the Crimson-winged Woodpecker.
From the wetland in Putrajaya, this Brown Shrike was very vocal in the late morning.
The snake-like neck of the Oriental Darter is a common sight in the heronry when the bird is perched.
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Grey Heron is a common sight in areas with water, and while it may not be the most exciting species for some birdwatchers or photographers, I enjoy watching its morning behavior and movements. This photo was taken on 2 February 2025.
Although, the Black-naped Oriole (Sunda) is a common urban bird species in Kuala Lumpur, it is more often ignored by many seasoned local birdwatchers and photographers. KL 13022025
This Barred Eagle-Owl is known to be in Puchong since a long time ago but only discovered by local birders during the 2nd half of the pandemic, should be around year 2021.
During a guiding assignment in Taman Negara, I had the opportunity to observe the impressive Great Argus. Its remarkable, expansive tail was a striking display of nature's beauty. The above photo was taken in March 2025 while the following photos of Great Argus were taken on subsequent trips.
I had the pleasure of guiding Alan and his wife once again, many years after our first birding trip together. In April 2025, we explored Kuala Selangor, Fraser’s Hill, and the Cameron Highlands, where we encountered an impressive variety of birds. The photo above was taken with a mobile phone Samsung Galaxy A35 through a spotting scope showing a stunning male Red-headed Trogon. We didn’t find it at its usual stakeout, but when we heard its call, we quickly traced the sound and discovered it perched just a few meters away.
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The Sooty Barbet stands out from its cousins in Peninsular Malaysia, with brown plumage instead of the usual green. It’s uncommon to see this species perching low—normally, they stay high in the canopy—but on 31 May 2025, I was fortunate to have a perfect, close-up view.
1 July 2025 – Another pair of Barred Eagle-Owls has been spotted in an urban park on the outskirts of Kuala Lumpur. One of the adult birds was seen roosting above the walkway, as shown in the photo. Upon closer observation, we discovered it was actually guarding a nearby nest.
On the late morning of 3 August 2025, I was making my way along the shaded forest trail inside the Rainforest Discovery Center (RDC) when a sudden flash of deep chestnut-red caught my eye. A Maroon Woodpecker had landed just ahead. With every sharp, deliberate strike of its beak, tiny chips of bark flew into the air. I stood still, captivated, and for the next ten minutes I watched and filmed as it worked methodically, pausing now and then to tilt its head and listen for the faint rustle of hidden insects. In that quiet corner of the forest, time seemed to slow—just me, the woodpecker, and the rhythmic music of its pecking.
13 October 2025 — After two days of guiding Steve, I decided to remain in Fraser’s Hill to enjoy a slower pace and dedicate some time to photography. It had been quite a while since I last had the chance to unwind and shoot at leisure. A Rusty-naped Pitta has been appearing regularly here since July, yet my packed schedule had kept me from spending the time to properly observe and photograph this elusive bird.
