Grey-headed Babbler @ Sungai Congkak, Selangor, Malaysia

Grey-headed Babbler (Stachyris poliocephala) is yet another very attractive and full of action bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest, Selangor, Malaysia. The little juvenile can be recognized by the color of the beak, which is dark purple as compared to red for the adult. The bird can be found in the small streams in the recreational forest.  

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

Since Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest is also a popular destinations for family get away especially during weekend, be there early and wait for the desire lighting to come and search for the exotic birds.