Sunday 23 August 2020

Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker @ Pulau Indah Klang, Selangor, Malaysia

Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker (Yungipicus moluccensis) aka. Sunda Woodpecker is a cute, attractive and very fast action bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Pulau Indah Klang, Selangor, Malaysia. Sunda Woodpecker is a residence bird to Pulau Indah. The bird can be found at the forest edges a long the main roads in the island.

Pulau Indah Klang is yet another wonderful birding destinations in Selangor, Malaysia as it is a residence to many exotic birds and has become migratory birds' destination too. The island has large area of mangrove forest, seashore, streams and lowland forest. Pulau Indah Klang is a popular weekend destination to the local for family get away, fishing, sailing, kite flying and even drone flying. Small number of accommodations, local food and recreational activities are provided along the seashore of the island. 

Pulau Indah Klang can be reached in approximately one hour from Kuala Lumpur city center by car, passing through the bridge connecting the mainland and the island. The island has a large bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds in Pulau Indah includes different types of kingfisher, woodpeckers, land birds, shrikes, kites, pigeons, egrets and herons just to name a few. 



















4 comments:

  1. Posisi yang sulit untuk diambil photonya , bagaimana caranya ?

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    1. photography burung perlu ketekunan dan konsentrasi yang tinggi untuk mendapatkan hasil yang baik, apalagi bertemu dengan burung yang super cepat dan lincah. Beda sedetik aja hasilnya sudah lain.

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  2. His name is Sunda. Is he originated from Sunda Island?

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    1. I believe the word Sunda represents the origin of this bird found. Thank you for highlighting dear Enrich Bliss

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