Black-throated Sunbird ( aethopyga siparaga ) 11 - 13.5 cm

A bird which wouldn't stay still for even a little while. That's the characteristic of this tiny little one whose favorite food is the nectar of flowers. This specie is found at sub to montane broadleaved evergreen  regions of up to 1700 meters.

Yellow-browed Warbler ( phylloscopus inornatus ) 11 - 11.5 cm

This and other Warblers with similar color plumage have given birders quite a big headache telling them apart. Sometimes the difference is so minute that it takes a very sharp eye to differentiate them. 

On this occasion the ID was made easier. It was spotted in various locations and there were no similar looking cousins around to confuse matters. :-) 

Rufous-bellied Eagle ( hieraaetus kienerii ) 53 - 61 cm

Riz, Andy and I were chatting blissfully as we cruised along an almost empty road leading to our intended destination - Frasers Hill. All of a sudden from high up in the sky Riz called out from the back seat (well almost shorted actually) that there are raptors in the sky at left. The time was only 9 am! That's an unusually early time for raptors to be flying. Andy had to drive a little further in search of a suitable spot to stop the car. We immediately alighted binoculars in readiness to spot and ID the birds. After a short discussion and cross referencing Craig Robson's field guide the ID was unanimously confirmed! It's the scarce Rufous-bellied Eagle!!! It was a most wonderful Lifer or all three of us!!! A fantastic way to usher in the new year! Guys, give yourselves a big pat on your backs! :-)

Bar-winged Flycatcher Shrike ( hemipus picatus ) 13 cm

This uncommon Flycatcher flew in together with a flock of other birds during a bird wave. I did not take too much notice of it until I reviewed the photos after the bird wave was over. I was delighted when the ID was known. Unfortunately the female was not one of the 'captures'. :-)