In the heart of Malaysia’s verdant Taman Negara rainforest, a cacophony of avian calls fills the air, echoing through the dense canopy and creating a symphony of sound that speaks to the biodiversity thriving within. Among the myriad species that call this ancient forest home, one stands out for its unique role and unmistakable rhythm—the… Continue reading Pulsating Drumbeat of Taman Negara: Exploring the Maroon Woodpecker in Malaysia’s bird flocks
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Hard Birding Taman Negara
Right at the entrance to the Taman Negara National Park in the middle of Malaysia you have the chance to experience an early bird show. So one morning I was standing with a group of bird watchers near the campsite between construction vehicles and looking into a fruiting tree. Undeterred by the hotel staff and… Continue reading Hard Birding Taman Negara
Chestnut-breasted Malkoha at forest edge in Taman Negara NP
After I had observed a pair of Abbott’s Babblers (Malacocincla abbotti) for a long time and photographed them well (the voices from the tape did the rest), the activity of the singing babblers suddenly increased. Both individuals now come into the open areas of the forest edge more clearly and for longer periods of time.… Continue reading Chestnut-breasted Malkoha at forest edge in Taman Negara NP