Chestnut-tailed Minla @ Bukit Cincin, Ulu Kali, Pahang, Malaysia

Chestnut-tailed Minla (Actinodura strigula) aka. Bar-throated Minla is yet another very colorful, attractive, super fast and active bird among many birds can be found at Bukit Cincin, Pahang, Malaysia. Chestnut-tailed Minla is a residence bird to the hill. It can be found in the forest edges along the road of Bukit Cincin.

Bukit Cincin also known as Ulu Kali to many locals is another popular highland birding destination in Pahang, Malaysia. It is located some 56 km for the capital city, Kuala Lumpur and it can be reached in approximately one hour by car. Due to its high altitude, birding may be hinder by the present of mist, especially in the early morning. Hence, be patient and wait for the mist to go away. Be prepared for very chilled weather too. 

Bukit Cincin is a residence to many exotic birds, including different type of Flycatchers, Bulbuls, Nilvatas, Flowerpeckers and Magpies just to name a few and many migratory birds during the month of November to April every year.