Lineated Barbet in Flight @ Taman Rimba Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Lineated Barbet (Psilopogon lineatus) is yet another colorful, very active and attractive resident bird can be found in Taman Rimba Kiara. It can be found on the matured trees around the park.

For Lineated barbet, both male and female are alike. The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 4000, F 6.3, EV -0.7. 

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.