Rufous-winged Philentoma [Female] @ Rainforest Discovery Center, Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah, East Malaysia

Rufous-winged Philentoma (Philentoma pyrhoptera) [Female] is colorful, attractive and very active resident bird can be found in Rainforest Discovery Center, Sepilok, Sandakan, Sabah, East Malaysia. They can be found on the mature tree along the road around the center.

The photos were taken using Nikon D500 paired with Nikkor 500 PF lens, ISO 2000, F 6.3, EV -0.7. In terms of size, color and other features, it is observed that there is no significant differences between Rufous-winged Philentoma found in East and West Malaysia. 

Rainforest Discovery Center or in short RDC is the most famous and accessible natural rainforest in Sabah. It overs a total area of 4,300 hectar of Sepilok-Kabili Forest Reserve. The center is located just 23 km from Sandakan town, Sabah, Malaysia. It can be reached in approximately just half hour drive from Sandakan town. The center offers many attractions to visitors, including jungle trekking, night walk, canopy walk, plants discovery garden and exhibition hall. Rainforest Discovery Center opens from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. daily. The entrance fee is RM7.00 for Malaysian and RM15.00 for foreigner respectively. For night walk with guide will be charged seperately. Detail information can be obtained at the ticketing counter located at the entance of the center. Other nearby attractions to Rainforest Discovery Center include Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Center, Sepilok Orangutan Rehabilitation Center and Labuk Bay Proboscis Monkey Sanctuary.

Although Sepilok and Sandakan are relatively small towns, to cater for both local and foreign tourists visiting those attractions, there are abundant hotels, resorts, villas and guesthouses of different standards and prices. Not forgetting restaurants, cafe, convenience shops of all kinds and standards.  

Rainforest Discovery Center has a large bird population and varieties with a recorded more than 300 species of birds. It certainly entices birders around the world to be there. The main target birds include different types of pittas, Bornean Bristlehead, eagles, doves, hornbills, bee-eaters, kingfishers, shrikes, weavers, flycatchers, bulbuls, pigeons just to name a few. It has become a destination for migratory birds too.

Maroon-breasted Philentoma @ Lenggor Forest Reserve, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Maroon-breasted Philentoma (Philentoma velata) is a very active and attractive bird among many hundreds of birds can be found at Lenggor Forest Reserve, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.  It can be found in the forest, along the road in the forest reserve. 

Lenggor Forest Reserve or Hutan Simpan Lenggor is another popular birding place in Johor, Malaysia. It is located in a small town of Kahang, in the state of Johor Bahru, southern part of Peninsular Malaysia, some 250 km from the capital city, Kuala Lumpur. It can be reached in approximately 4 hours by car. The birding place located along the road of forest reserve.

Although it is located in a small town, there are sufficient accommodation, local eateries, groceries shops, clinics and local bank to cater for the local and visitors to the town.    

Lenggor Forest Reserve is certainly another wonderful birding destinations as it is a residence to many exotic birds, both endemic and migratory birds. The main target birds in Lenggor include Woodpeckers, Malkohas, Pittas, Broadbills, Hornbills, Philentomas, different types of Babblers, different types of Trogons and different types of Bulbul just to name a few. At the same time the forest has become a wildlife sanctuary. 

Maroon-breasted Philentoma @ Lenggor Forest Reserve, Johor Bahru, Malaysia

Maroon-breasted Philentoma is a very active and attractive bird among many hundreds of birds can be found at Lenggor Forest Reserve, Johor Bahru, Malaysia.  It can be found in the forest, along the road in the forest reserve. 

Lenggor Forest Reserve or Hutan Simpan Lenggor is another popular birding place in Johor, Malaysia. It is located in a small town of Kahang, in the state of Johor Bahru, southern part of Peninsular Malaysia, some 250 km from the capital city, Kuala Lumpur. It can be reached in approximately 4 hours by car. The birding place located along the road of forest reserve.

Although it is located in a small town, there are sufficient accommodation, local eateries, groceries shops, clinics and local bank to cater for the local and visitors to the town.    

Lenggor Forest Reserve is certainly another wonderful birding destinations as it is a residence to many exotic birds, both endemic and migratory birds. The main target birds in Lenggor include Woodpeckers, Malkohas, Pittas, Broadbills, Hornbills, Philentomas, different types of Babblers, different types of Trogons and different types of Bulbul just to name a few. At the same time the forest has become a wildlife sanctuary.