Sunday, 30 March 2025

Malaysian Rail-babbler @ Hulu Langat, Selangor, Malaysia

Malaysian Rail-babbler (Eupetes macrocerusis a colorful, fast and attractive bird among hundred species of birds can be found in Hulu Langat Recreational Forest, Selangor, Malaysia. The bird can be found at the forest edges, along the small stream, in the recreational forest.  

The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 3200, F 5.6, 1/250, EV -0.7.

Hulu Langat Recreational Forest is yet another wonderful birding destinations in Selangor, Malaysia as it is a residence to many exotic birds. The recreational forest covers a large area of tropical rain forest, waterfalls, trekking and streams. Whereas accommodations, camp sites, food and recreational activities are provided along the stream, right outside the entrance to the forest. It can be reached in approximately one hour from Kuala Lumpur by car. 

Hulu Langat Recreational Forest has a large bird population and varieties. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds in Hulu Langat Recreational Forest include different types of kingfisher, trogons, owls, babblers, sunbirds, shrikes, malkoha just to name a few.

Other neighboring areas to Hulu Langat for birding destinations include Sungai Congkak, Sungai Tekali, Sungai Tekala, Sungai Perdik, Sungai Lopo and Pangsun. 

 






















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