Banded Woodpecker (Chrysophlegma miniaceum) is yet another colorful, very active and attractive resident bird can be found in Taman Rimba Kiara. It can be found in the vegetation along the small stream around the park.
Taman Rimba Kiara is one of few parks located in the center of Kuala Lumpur city. It is a public park that serves a green lung for city folks. It is located at Taman Tun Dr. Ismail, just half an hour drive away from Kuala Lumpur City Center.
The park is an important place for family get way, children activities, jogging and even wedding. At the same time, it attracts wildlife and it has become a bird sanctuary.
Taman Rimba Kiara has a large bird population and varieties with a recorded more than 40 species of birds. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds include different types of kites, eagles, hornbills, bee-eaters, kingfishers, shrikes, weavers, flycatchers, bulbuls, pigeons just to name a few. It has become a destination for migratory birds too. Other excellent nearby birding locations are Bukit Kiara Park and Taman Zaaba TTDI.
Hi, Tjoe
ReplyDeleteMay I know this woodpecker family still around in Taman Rimba Kiara ?
I am planning going there tomorrow morning
Thanks
Hi Tai, this Woodpecker is in Bukit Kiara, NOT at Taman Rimba Kiara. In Taman Rimba Kiara, currently has Lineated Barbet and Crimson Winged Woodpecker nesting. Banded Woodpecker is also there, but have to find. Good luck dear friend.
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