Asian Emerald Cuckoo [Female] @ Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia

Asian Emerald Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx maculatus) [Female] is a colorful, attractive and very active resident bird can be found in Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. They can be found on the forest edges and mature trees along the road of Bukit Larut.

The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 800, 1/640, F 5.6, EV -0.7.

Taiping Lake Gardens or Taman Tasik Taiping in Malay is a park located in the center of Taiping city. It is a public park that serves as green lung for city folks. It is located at Jalan Pekeliling, Taiping, Malaysia. It can be reached in approximately two and half hours drive from Kuala Lumpur City Center. Other modes of transportation are also available, including train and buses. Alternatively, it can be reached in just one hour from Penang international airport. 

Although Taiping is relatively small town, to cater for both local and foreign tourists visiting Lake Gardens and Maxwell Hill, there are abundant hotels, resorts, villas and guesthouses of different standards and prices. Not forgetting restaurants, cafe, convenience shops of all kinds and standards.  

Covering an area of 64 hectares, the park is the main attraction to Taiping city and an important place for family get way, children activities, gathering, jogging and even wedding. At the same time, it attracts wildlife and it has become a bird sanctuary. The entrance fee is free of charge. The Park opens 24 hours daily. Other attractions in the park which requires entrance's fee include Taiping Zoo and water activities. 

Other neighboring areas to Taiping Lake Gardens for the birding destinations include Maxwell Hill or Bukit Larut in Malay, Kemunting and Taman Botani Perak Taiping.    

Taiping Lake Gardens has a large bird population and varieties with a recorded more than 70 species of birds. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds include different types of pittas, eagles, doves, hornbills, bee-eaters, kingfishers, shrikes, weavers, flycatchers, bulbuls, pigeons just to name a few. It has become a destination for migratory birds too.

Violet Cuckoo @ Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia

Violet Cuckoo (Chrysococcyx xanthorhynchus) is a colorful, attractive and very active resident bird can be found in Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. They can be found on the forest edges and mature trees along the road of Bukit Larut.

The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 1250, 1/640, F 5.6, EV 0.0.

Taiping Lake Gardens or Taman Tasik Taiping in Malay is a park located in the center of Taiping city. It is a public park that serves as green lung for city folks. It is located at Jalan Pekeliling, Taiping, Malaysia. It can be reached in approximately two and half hours drive from Kuala Lumpur City Center. Other modes of transportation are also available, including train and buses. Alternatively, it can be reached in just one hour from Penang international airport. 

Although Taiping is relatively small town, to cater for both local and foreign tourists visiting Lake Gardens and Maxwell Hill, there are abundant hotels, resorts, villas and guesthouses of different standards and prices. Not forgetting restaurants, cafe, convenience shops of all kinds and standards.  

Covering an area of 64 hectares, the park is the main attraction to Taiping city and an important place for family get way, children activities, gathering, jogging and even wedding. At the same time, it attracts wildlife and it has become a bird sanctuary. The entrance fee is free of charge. The Park opens 24 hours daily. Other attractions in the park which requires entrance's fee include Taiping Zoo and water activities. 

Other neighboring areas to Taiping Lake Gardens for the birding destinations include Maxwell Hill or Bukit Larut in Malay, Kemunting and Taman Botani Perak Taiping.    

Taiping Lake Gardens has a large bird population and varieties with a recorded more than 70 species of birds. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds include different types of pittas, eagles, doves, hornbills, bee-eaters, kingfishers, shrikes, weavers, flycatchers, bulbuls, pigeons just to name a few. It has become a destination for migratory birds too.

Sunda Brush Cuckoo @ Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia

Sunda Brush Cuckoo (Cacomantis sepulcralis) is a colorful, attractive and very active resident bird can be found in Bukit Larut, Taiping, Perak, Malaysia. They can be found on the forest edges and mature trees along the road of Bukit Larut.

The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 1250, 1/1600, F 5.6, EV 0.0.

Taiping Lake Gardens or Taman Tasik Taiping in Malay is a park located in the center of Taiping city. It is a public park that serves as green lung for city folks. It is located at Jalan Pekeliling, Taiping, Malaysia. It can be reached in approximately two and half hours drive from Kuala Lumpur City Center. Other modes of transportation are also available, including train and buses. Alternatively, it can be reached in just one hour from Penang international airport. 

Although Taiping is relatively small town, to cater for both local and foreign tourists visiting Lake Gardens and Maxwell Hill, there are abundant hotels, resorts, villas and guesthouses of different standards and prices. Not forgetting restaurants, cafe, convenience shops of all kinds and standards.  

Covering an area of 64 hectares, the park is the main attraction to Taiping city and an important place for family get way, children activities, gathering, jogging and even wedding. At the same time, it attracts wildlife and it has become a bird sanctuary. The entrance fee is free of charge. The Park opens 24 hours daily. Other attractions in the park which requires entrance's fee include Taiping Zoo and water activities. 

Other neighboring areas to Taiping Lake Gardens for the birding destinations include Maxwell Hill or Bukit Larut in Malay, Kemunting and Taman Botani Perak Taiping.    

Taiping Lake Gardens has a large bird population and varieties with a recorded more than 70 species of birds. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds include different types of pittas, eagles, doves, hornbills, bee-eaters, kingfishers, shrikes, weavers, flycatchers, bulbuls, pigeons just to name a few. It has become a destination for migratory birds too.

Hooded Pitta @ Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia

Hooded Pitta (Pitta sordida) is a colorful, fast and attractive bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Hulu Langat Recreational Forest, Selangor, Malaysia. The bird can be found at the forest edges, along the small stream, in the recreational forest.  

The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 3200, F 5.6, 1/200, EV -0.7.

Hulu Langat Recreational Forest is yet another wonderful birding destinations in Selangor, Malaysia as it is a residence to many exotic birds. The recreational forest covers a large area of tropical rain forest, waterfalls, trekking and streams. Whereas accommodations, camp sites, food and recreational activities are provided along the stream, right outside the entrance to the forest. It can be reached in approximately one hour from Kuala Lumpur by car. 

Hulu Langat Recreational Forest has a large bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds in Hulu Langat Recreational Forest include different types of kingfisher, trogons, owls, babblers, sunbirds, shrikes, malkoha just to name a few.

Other neighboring areas to Hulu Langat for birding destinations include Sungai Congkak, Sungai Tekali, Sungai Tekala, Sungai Perdik, Sungai Lopo and Pangsun.