Crested Goshawk @ Taman Rimba Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) is yet another large, very active and attractive resident bird can be found in Taman Rimba Kiara. It can be found on the matured trees around the park.

The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 1600, F 5.6, 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.

Crested Goshawk @ Sungai Buaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) is a large, fast and attractive bird among many different types of birds can be found in Sungai Buaya, Selangor, Malaysia. Crested Goshawk is a resident raptor to Sungai Buaya. 

Sungai Buaya is a township in Hulu Selangor near Rawang town, in the state of Selangor, Malaysia. It can be reached in approximately one hour from Kuala Lumpur city center by car. The area is mostly covered by secondary forest and primary rainforest. Hence, it attracts both endemic and migratory birds to this area. The birds can be found along the forest edges leading to the water treatment plant, surrounding rainforest and palm oil plantation.

The main target birds in Sungai Buaya include different types Malkohas, Ioras, Sunbirds, Eagles, Flowerpeckers, Orioles, Woodpeckers, Barbets, Flycatchers, Owls, Drongos and Bulbuls just to name a few.

Crested Goshawk @ Taman TAR Ampang, Selangor, Malaysia

Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) is an attractive and active resident bird can be found in Taman Tun Abdul Razak aka. Taman TAR Ampang. The raptor can be found in the vegetation along the road at the hill.

Taman Tun Abdul Razak (TAR) is a hill located in town of Ampang, Selangor. The hill can be reached in less than half hour drive from Kuala Lumpur City Center. 

The hill is an important place for family and children activities, walking, jogging and cycling. At the same time, it attracts wildlife and it has become a bird sanctuary for both endemic and migratory birds. 

Taman TAR has a large bird population and varieties with a recorded more than 30 species of birds. It certainly entices many birders to be there. The main target birds include different types of coucals, woodpeckers, falconet, bee-eaters, kingfishers, shrikes, weavers, flycatchers, bulbuls, pigeons just to name a few.

Crested Goshawk @ Taman Rimba Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) is a large, very active and attractive resident bird can be found in Taman Rimba Kiara. The raptor 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.

Crested Goshawk Mating @ Taman Rimba Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Crested Goshawk (Accipiter trivirgatus) is a large, very active and attractive resident bird can be found in Taman Rimba Kiara. The raptor 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.