Purple-naped Spiderhunter (Kurochkinegramma hypogrammicum) [Male] is a colorful, fast and attractive bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Gunung Tampin forest reserve, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia. The bird can be found at the forest edges along the road to the peak in the forest reserve.
Gunung Tampin or Mount Tampin forest reserve is a wonderful birding destination in Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia as it is a residence to many exotic birds. The forest reserve covers a large area of tropical rain forest, a waterfall, trekking, camp areas, car park and streams. At the peak of the mountain is the communication tower. It can be reached in approximately two hours from Kuala Lumpur by car. Gunung Tampin forest reserve has a large bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds in Gunung Tampin forest reserve include different types of kingfishers, babblers, sunbirds, hornbills, woodpeckers, broadbills, shrikes, malkoha just to name a few.
Since Gunung Tampin forest reserve is a popular destination for hiking, cycling and family get away especially during weekend and school holiday, be there early and wait for the desire lighting to come and search for the exotic birds.
Great capture, nvr know purple naped sunbird move out to spiderhunter species group.
ReplyDeleteHi Ken. Yes, there is this spiderhunter too but less common. Recently, yellow-eared spiderhunter was shot in Lanchang too.
Deleteyellow eared spiderhunter not lifer for me ...pruple naped spiderhunter is .... 😅
Deleteohhhh...both are my lifer Ken. Thank you for sharing. I wish I can get yellow-eared spiderhunter too
Deletenow u left 1 lifer... 😅
DeleteFor me, it is a long way to go Ken. It does not matter to me. I enjoy birding and happy with whatever bird I get as long as it is good photos.
DeleteAll beautiful even a fighting cock to me
ReplyDeleteIndeed dear friend. Fighting cock is very beautiful as it has been looked after carefully to win the fight.
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