Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush @ Bukit Cincin, Ulu Kali, Pahang, Malaysia

Chestnust-capped Laughingthrush (Pterorhinus mitratus) is a colorful, attractive and very active bird among many birds can be found at Bukit Cincin, Pahang, Malaysia. Chestnut-capped Laughingthrush 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, Barbets, Cuckoos and Magpies just to name a few and many migratory birds during the month of November to April every year.

White-throated Kingfisher @ Kelanang Selangor, Malaysia

White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis) is a colorful, attractive and very fast action bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Kelanang, Selangor, Malaysia. White-throated Kingfisher is a resident bird to Kelanang. The bird can be found at the reeds in the abandoned fish ponds just next to the Langat river.

Other nearby wonderful birding destinations to Kelanang are Pulau Indah, Morib, Carey Island and Jugra hill, which can be reached just half an hour from Kelanang.   

Pulau Indah Klang, Kelanang, Morib, Carey Island and Jugra hill are 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.

Brahminy Kite In Flight @ Kuala Selangor Nature Park, Malaysia

Brahminy Kite (Haliastur indus) is a super fast and attractive raptor among few hundred species of birds can be found in Kuala Selangor Nature Park, Malaysia. Located just at the foothill of Melawati Hill or Bukit Melawati, Kuala Selangor, the park is one of must-visit destination for nature lovers in Malaysia. It can be reached in just one and half hour from Kuala Lumpur by car.

Kuala Selangor Nature Park has a lot of flora and fauna to offer to the visitors. It is one of the locations for bird watching in Selangor. The park is a residence to many exotic birds, including different type of Flycatchers, Kingfishers, Herons, Bulbuls, Eagles, Malkohas and Flowerpeckers, Kites just to name a few and many migratory birds during the month of November to April every year.

Barbet [Juvenile] @ Berjaya Hill, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, Malaysia

Juvenile Barbet is an active and very attractive bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Berjaya Hill, Bukit Tinggi, Pahang, Malaysia. At the juvenile stage, it is hard to identify what type of Barbet it is as they only has one color, green. It can be found in the little jungle at the Hill.

Berjaya Hill, Bukit Tinggi is certainly another wonderful birding destinations as it is a residence to many exotic birds. Although the area is not as large as Fraser's Hill, but the bird population and density certainly entice many birders to be there. The main target birds in Berjaya Hill include Partridge, Mountain Peacock, Orange-breasted Trogon, Orange-headed Thrush, Silver-breasted Broadbill just to name a few. Berjaya Hill can be reached by car in approximately one hour from Kuala Lumpur. 

To enter Berjaya Hill, an entrance fee of RM16 or approximately USD4 per person will be collected at the foothill. The Hill is open for guests from 9.30 a.m. onward. Since Berjaya Hill 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.