Friday, 18 October 2019

Rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher @ Sungai Congkak, Selangor, Malaysia

Rufous-backed Dwarf-Kingfisher (Ceyx rufidorsais a very colorful, active and attractive bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Sungai Congkak Recreational Forest, Selangor, Malaysia. The bird can be found at the forest edges 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.





























6 comments:

  1. O bucurie a ochilor sunt aceste păsări. Vă mulțmesc pentru prezentare.
    O după-amiază și o seară frumoase vă doresc, dragă prietene! Toate cele bune!!

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    1. Yes indeed dear friend. Birds have got the most colors and varieties as compared to other animals. Thank you so much for your visit and thoughts dear friend. happy weekend to you

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  2. Out of all Kingfisher, I think I like this one the most. I like its vibrant colors.

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    1. Yes indeed my dear friend. I could agree with you, although all kingfishers have very striking colors, but this one is one of the best. Thank you very much for your well observed comment.

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  3. Looking forward to your compilation of Kingfishers soon, Dr Suntoro.

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    1. I will need to have more verity first before I can do the compilation dear friend. But for sure I will do just that which always in my mind to do for each species of bird. Thank you very much for reminding me.

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