The Greater Green Leafbird (Chloropsis sonnerrati) 20-22 cm

The Leafbird species derive it's name literally from the green plumage, although some species also spot orange and other colors for their plumage.

The photos below are that of a Male and Female.

 

Eye-browed Thrush ( turdus obscurus ) 22 - 25 cm

A rare migratory specie. Will find sub to montane regions to take up temporary home away from the winter in their homelands.

Great Hornbills of Bkt Tinggi, Pahang, Malaysia

There are at 4, perhaps 5 species of Hornbills in Bkt Tinggi. Three could be quite easily seen all year round whilst the other 2 are seen only on certain months of the year. I had the occasion to see this pair of Great Hornbills whilst on my way down from the hill. The pair made a half -way stop before proceeding on the journey to their destination.

Ruddy Kingfisher ( halcyon coromanda ) 26 - 27 cm

I was very lucky to see this beautiful kingfisher during a recent trip to an urban forest reserve. It flew out of the thicket by the river bank and perched on a tree branch providing a clear view. It remained there for some 5 minutes before flying off and disappearing into the thicket again. It was a lifer for me. :-)