Itinerary
10th
April :
Arrived at Singapore in the evening being met by Ed and taken straight
to the Botanic Gardens for dusk.
11th
April :
Dawn at the Seragoon Sewage Farm then to World Trade Centre to catch
boat to Tg. Balai in the Riau Archipelago, Indonesia. Returned to Singapore
visiting Pasir Ris Village Estuary and then on to the Muslim Cemetary for dusk.
12th
April :
Before dawn at Sime Forest, MacRitchie Resevoir entering through the
Singapore Golf Club then onto the Tuas Grasslands near the 'new' causeway to
Malaysia before trying the Seragoon Pools. After midday caught a bumboat to
Palau Ubin, then returning to Singapore visiting Loyang near Changi Village and
then on to spend the evening at the Tyersall Avenue (adjacent to the Botanical
Gardens) drainage ditch.
13th
April :
Crossed the causeway into Malaysia arriving at Panti for dawn spending
the early morning in a clearing at the back of 'Hutun Panti' (Panti Park)
before moving on to the excellant Ridge Trail at Km270. Lunch time spent along
the Km 246 River track before spending the afternoon on a short trail leading
off from the Km228 track. Stayed at the Apollo Hotel in Kota Tingi.
14th
April :
An hour before dawn along the Bunker Track before returning to the Ridge
Trail at Km270 for most of the morning. We then drove beyond the Quarry along
the Bunker Track to walk the track. Returned to again walk the Ridge Trail
before spending the late afternoon and evening at the clearing at the back of
'Hutun Panti'.
15th
April :
Spent the morning on trails beyond the Clearing at the back of 'Hutun
Panti' before again trying the Km 246 River Track at lunchtime and then driving
back to Singapore.
16th
April :
Left Singapore in the early hours to drive to 'Bukit Jelabu' or G.
Telapa Buruk for dawn just east of Seremban where a small road ascending
through good habitat leads to a Telekom tower. Left the hill after midday and
drove to Pasoh staying in the Staff Accomodation in the Pasoh 'Clearing'.
17th
April :
All day at Pasoh spending most of the day along the boardwalk trail
watching a drinking pool for a couple of hours in the late afternoon.
18th
April :
All day at Pasoh again spending most of the day along the boardwalk
trail with midday around the 'Clearing'.
19th
April :
Morning along the boardwalk trail at Pasoh and then at 11a.m. met by a
long distance taxi to be driven to Kuala Lumpur where we picked up a hire car
from Avis at the airport and then drove to the Gap Resthouse walking the first
2km up the road leading to Fraser's Hill in the evening. Stayed at the Gap
Resthouse.
20th
April :
Walked 2km up the road towards the Gap before driving up to Fraser's
Hill spending most of the rest of the day along the Bishop's Trail.
21st
April :
Pre-dawn drive up to the Upper Gate along the Fraser's Hill road, then
on to the dump before walking the Mager (Maybank) Trail. A brief visit to the
High Pines Trail and then back to the Bishops Trail before driving the Telekom
Loop. Returned to the Gap from where walked the first 2km up the road leading to
Fraser's Hill.
22nd
April :
Early morning visit to the Dump then on to Bishop's Trail before
returning to the Gap from where we drove 6km towards K. Kubu Baharu. Late
afternoon returned to Fraser's Hill to drive the Telekom Loop.
23rd
April :
Early morning spent along first 6km of road towards K. Kubu Baharu
before driving to the Upper Gate and then on to the Bishop's Trail. Then
returned to the Gap and drove 6km towards Raub birding until dusk.
24th
April :
Walked the first 4km of the road leading to the Gap and then drove
stopping several times before reaching K. Kubu Baharu before driving back to
K.L. airport to drop off the car and took a taxi to the Stanford Hotel.
25th
April :
Taxi to Kuala Tembeling narrowly missing the morning boat so long boring
wait until 2p.m. boat to Kuala Tahan where we just had enough time to walk the
Swamp Loop before dark.
26th
April :
Morning walking the Jenet Muda trail and then along the River trail,
afternoon at a drinking pool along the Jenet Muda trail.
27th
April :
Swamp Loop, River Trail, Canopy Walkway and Jenet Muda drinking pool.
28th
April :
River trail, Tabing Hide, Swamp Loop and Jenet Muda drinking pool.
29th
April :
Jenet Muda trail, Swamp Loop twice and Canopy Walkway trail.
30th
April :
Swamp Loop, River trail, Jenet Muda drinking pool and Canopy Walkway
trail.
1st May :
River trail, Swamp Loop twice and Jenet Muda drinking pool.
2nd
May :
River trail, Swamp Loop and Jenet Muda drinking pool.
3rd
May :
Canopy Walkway trail before 9 a.m. boat to Kuala Tembeling and drive to
K.L.
4th
May :
Plane to Singapore and on to London.
Systematic List
The
order, nomenclature and taxonomy follow "An Annotated Checklist of the
Birds of the Oriental Region" by Inskipp, Lindsey and Duckworth 1996 as do
the numbers applied to each species
34. Blue-breasted Quail -
Coturnix chinensis chinensis C
A
pair were flushed twice at the Tuas grasslands near the 'new' causeway on
Singapore on the 12th. On the second occasion Ed flushed them at right angles
to us which worked well as they flew across in front of us enabling us to see
the black and white face pattern and blue and chestnut underparts of the male.
Ed had told us that this was a reliable site to find the species but we did not
expect to see them within 3 minutes of arriving there !
57. Crested Partridge -
Rollulus rouloul C
Only
seen at the Swamp Loop at Taman Negara where up to 10 were present during our
entire stay often seen feeding amongst the large plants found in the centre of the
loop. The males often proved more obliging than the females.
74. Red Junglefowl - Gallus
gallus spadiceus C
Surprisingly
only seen on Palau Ubin, Singapore where a party of 5 were seen on the 12th. We
were somewhat concerned as to their provenance although Ed assured us that the
white ear spot and the short harsh ending to the call eliminates the domestic
forms also seen on Palau Ubin. However we are still pleased to have seen this
species in the past whilst in Nepal !
86. Crestless Fireback -
Lophura erythropthalma erythrophthalma C
This
species is treated as Vulnerable by Collar et al. (1994) who state that the
main threat is lowland deforestation, which has much reduced and fragmented its
habitat throughout its range. A pair were seen feeding on fallen fruit at the
start of the board walk trail at Pasoh on both the 18th and 19th. On the second
day they were watched for around half an hour at a range of c.50 yards as they
quietly walked to and fro across the trail ahead of us. Superb.
87. Crested Fireback -
Lophura ignita rufa C
This
species is treated as Vulnerable by Collar et al. (1994) who state that it is
threatened by the extensive lowland deforestation within its range, and locally
by hunting. Up to 15 were seen on six dates whilst at Taman Negara where almost
unbelievable views are easily obtained. They were encountered most frequently
in the immediate vicinity of the HQ Clearing often in parties of around eight
birds with the start of the Swamp Loop, just beyond the Campsite along the
River Trail and at the start of the Canopy Walkway seemingly being favoured
areas.
107. Malayan Peacock
Pheasant - Polyplectron malacense C
This
species is treated as Vulnerable by Collar et al. (1994) who state its range
has been considerably reduced by the widespread destruction and degradation of
lowland forest, and continuing loss of this habitat because of conversion of
land for agriculture could eventually mean that it will be virtually confined
to the five protected areas (three of which are small) which are known to
support populations. Heard daily at Taman Negara and being seen on four dates
with a male seen briefly at the Jenet Muda drinking pool on the 26th and then a
series of good views obtained at the Swamp Loop with a pair seen at the on the 28th,
a male seen on the 1st and 2 males seen on the 2nd. On one occasion a male was
seen 'frozen' at a range of 3 metres slowly extending its crest over its bill
with the feathers at the rear of the neck 'puffed out' forming a ruff.
Great Argus - Argusianus
argus argus C
Sadly
only heard and then only infrequently presumably due to the very dry conditions
we experience throughout the country. First heard at Panti on the 14th and then
around 6km along the road to K. Kubu Baharu from the Gap on both the 23rd and
24th.
Lesser Whistling-duck -
Dendrocygna javanica
JFC
saw two duck in flight being almost certainly this species near Seragoon on the
11th.
193. Speckled Piculet -
Picumnus innominatus malayorum C
A
single individual was part of a bird wave encountered along the Bishop's Trail
at Fraser's Hill on the 20th.
199. Sunda Pygmy Woodpecker
- Dendrocopos moluccensis moluccensis C
A
single individual was seen at the Muslim Cemetary, Singapore on the 11th.
216. Rufous Woodpecker -
Celeus brachyurus squamigularis C
Singles
were seen at Panti on the 13th and in bamboo opposite the Gap Resthouse on the
23rd, and at Taman Negara 1 was seen on the 27th and 2 on the 29th.
217. White Bellied
Woodpecker - Dryocopus javensis javensis C
A
pair were seen along the Km 228 track at Panti on the 13th and a pair were seen
along the boardwalk trail at Pasoh on the 17th.
220. Banded Woodpecker -
Picus miniaceus malaccensis C
Only
seen on Singapore where 1 was seen in the Muslim Cemetary on the 11th and 2
were seen in Sime Forest bordering the Singapore Golf Club the next day.
222. Crimson-winged
Woodpecker - Picus puniceus observandus C
At
Pasoh only seen in the vicinity of the Clearing and Arboretum with 1 seen on
the 16th and 3 seen on the 18th.
224. Checker-throated
Woodpecker - Picus mentalis humei C
Pairs
were seen behind the Clearing at Hutun Panti on the 15th and at Bukit Jelabu on
the 16th and 3 were seen as part of a bird wave 2km above the Gap on the 24th.
226. Laced Woodpecker -
Picus vittatus C
A
single bird was seen at a large stand of bamboo on Palau Ubin, Singapore on the
12th and a pair were then seen at Loyang the same day.
235. Common Flameback -
Dinopium javanense javanense C
A
pair were seen adjacent to MacRitchie Reservoir, Singapore on the 12th and a
single bird was seen at Taman Negara on the 28th.
244. Orange-backed
Woodpecker - Reinwardtipicus validus xanthopygius C
A
single individual was seen at the Km 228 track at Panti on the 14th and a pair
were seen along the Jenet Muda trail at Taman Negara on the 26th.
245. Buff-rumped Woodpecker
- Meiglyptes tristis grammithorax C
A
pair were seen at Pasoh on the 16th, a pair were seen near the Gap on the 20th
and 1 was seen on the drive from the Gap to K. Kubu Baharu on the 24th.
247. Buff-necked Woodpecker
- Meiglyptes tukki tukki C
Singles
were seen at Taman Negara on two dates.
248. Grey-and-buff
Woodpecker - Hemicircus concretus sordidus C
Only
seen at Taman Negara where a female was seen along the Swamp Loop on the 29th
and JFC saw a pair along the River Trail on the 1st.
253. Fire-tufted Barbet -
Psilopogon pyrolophus C
Only
seen along the Gap Road, Bishop's Trail and at the Dump at Fraser's Hill and in
poor numbers with just 4 seen on the 20th and 1 on the 22nd. However some were
seen well and this species surely rates as one of the best of the Asian
Barbets.
261. Gold-whiskered Barbet -
Megalaima chrysopogon laeta C
JFC
saw 1 at Pasoh in a fruiting tree at the start of the boardwalk trail on the
18th and then up to 3 were seen on four dates frequenting a small fruiting tree
located just above the Gap along the road leading to Fraser's Hill. They would
seemingly test the fruit by sqeezing it in their bills before deciding whether
to pick the fruit or move on to test another.
267. Black-browed Barbet -
Megalaima oorti oorti C
Singles
recorded on four dates whilst in the Gap and Fraser's Hill areas with the first
being seen along the Bishop's Trail and then 1 seen several times in the small
fruiting tree just above the Gap.
274. Blue-eared Barbet -
Megalaima australis duvaucelii C
A
single individual was seen briefly in the small fruiting tree just above the
Gap on the 21st.
277. Coppersmith Barbet -
Megalaima haemacephala indica C
Around
3 were present in the trees around the Kuala Tembeling jetty including a bird
showing some interest in a nest hole on the 25th and 1 was seen 'flycatching'
at dusk in the Taman Negara HQ Clearing on the 1st.
278. Brown Barbet -
Calorhamphus fuliginosus hayii C
Singles
were seen in the fruiting tree at the start of the boardwalk trail at Pasoh on
the 18th and 19th and up to 6 were seemingly always present in the small
fruiting tree just above the Gap being seen on three dates.
283. Oriental Pied Hornbill
- Anthracoceros albirostris convexus C
A
single individual was seen in flight over the Km 246 River trail at Panti on
the 13th and singles were seen at Taman Negara on four dates with 1 frequenting
the HQ Clearing in the vicinity of the Self Service Cafe, possibly the same
individual seen from the hide adjacent to the Swamp Loop on a couple of
occasions and another seen along the River trail not far from the Tabing hide.
284. Black Hornbill -
Anthracoceros malayanus C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). A single
individual showing prominent white supercilia was seen in an oil palm grove
near Panti on the 13th, a pair were seen in the vicinity of the fruiting tree
at the start of the boardwalk trail at Pasoh on the 19th and a pair were seen
from the boat journey back to Kuala Tembeling on the 3rd.
287. Rhinoceros Hornbill -
Buceros rhinoceros rhinoceros C
A
superb individual was seen at close range along the Bishop's Trail at Fraser's
Hill on the 20th and was watched demolishing a large broken limb of a tree and
a pair were seen in large trees and in flight along the opposite bank of the
river from Lubok Simpon at Taman Negara on the 29th. As always, very memorable.
290. Helmeted Hornbill -
Buceros vigil C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). On the evening
of the 19th we heard the maniacal call from the vicinity of the 'green sign'
around 2km above the Gap along the road leading to Fraser's Hill and the
following morning the bird was still calling. We gave the tape a try and much
to our surprise a pair then performed superbly for around an hour flying from
treetop to treetop looking for the source of the recording. A good view down
the valley is obtainable from the 'Green Sign' and I would guess there can be
few better places to observe this species as you are looking down on them or on
a par with them. An absolutely stunning species and a pleasure to have seen
them at last. For some reason the female is not illustrated in 'Birds of
Thailand' 1991 but this is rectified by 'Birds of Borneo, Sumatra, Java and
Bali' 1993.
304. Wreathed Hornbill -
Aceros undulatus C
A
single individual was seen at Bukit Jelabu on the 16th.
312. Red-naped Trogon -
Harpactes kasumba kasumba C
Ed
taped a single male into view at the far end of the boardwalk trail at the junction
to the trail leading to the 50ha plot at Pasoh on the 18th.
317. Scarlet Rumped Trogon -
Harpactes duvaucelii C
Ed
taped a pair into view along the Km 270 Ridge trail at Panti on the 14th and 3
were seen along the River Trail at Taman Negara on the 27th.
324. Dollarbird - Eurystomus
orientalis C
Up
to 5 were seen on eight dates being seen on Singapore, at Panti and at Taman
Negara.
328. Blue-eared Kingfisher -
Alcedo meninting
JFC
briefly saw 1 on the boat trip into Taman Negara on the 25th.
330. Blue-banded Kingfisher
- Alcedo euryzona peninsulae C
A
single individual was seen along the large river from the River trail at Taman
Negara on the 26th and another visited the Jenet Muda drinking pool that
afternoon and presumably the same individual was again seen at the drinking
pool on the 1st.
336. Red-backed Kingfisher -
Ceyx rufidorsa C
All
individuals seen were of the 'Red-backed' form now treated as a full species by
Clements. A single individual was seen very briefly at a small pool along the boardwalk
trail at Pasoh on the 17th and 3 singles were seen whilst at Taman Negara all
frequenting small pools where much better prolonged views were obtained.
339. Banded Kingfisher -
Lacedo pulchella pulchella C
An
obliging female was seen along the Jenet Muda trail at Taman Negara on the
27th. Superb.
342. Stork-billed Kingfisher
- Halcyon capensis
JFC
saw a single individual from along the River trail at Taman Negara on the 1st.
345. White-throated (Smyrna)
Kingfisher - Halcyon smyrnensis perpulchra C
Up
to 8 were seen on six dates often in poor habitat and seen whilst driving.
354. Collared Kingfisher -
Todiramphus chloris humii C
Up
to 4 were seen on two dates in coastal situations on Singapore.
359. Rufous-collared
Kingfisher - Actenoides concretus concretus C
A
single female was taped into view not long after dawn at the first gully beyond
the Pump House near the start of the River Trail at Taman Negara. Unfortunately
the bird perched virtually directly overhead so the views were not as good as
they could have been. However the emerald crown was seen a couple of times as
it tilted its head to look at us and the white spots on the tertials could be
seen.
367. Red-bearded Bee-eater -
Nycyornis amictus C
A
single adult was seen around 1km above the Gap along the road leading to
Fraser's Hill on the 20th and an adult was watched feeding an immature in front
of the Tabing hide at Taman Negara on the 28th.
371. Blue-throated Bee-eater
- Merops viridis viridis C
Good
numbers, up to 25 daily, were seen on fifteen dates being seen at all
locations.
384. Indian
Cuckoo - Cuculus micropterus
Heard on four dates and nicknamed the 'Beethoven bird'
whilst at Panti but remained unseen.
389. Banded Bay Cuckoo -
Cacomantis sonneratii malayanus C
After
hearing but not seeing 1 at the clearing behind Hutun Panti on the 14th we were
pleased to watch 1 calling for some time opposite the Gap Resthouse just as we
were leaving on the 24th proving a good end to our stay there.
404. Drongo Cuckoo -
Surniculus lugubris C
Singles
were seen at Panti on the 13th, on the drive between the Gap and K. Kubu Baharu
on the 24th and along the River Trail at Taman Negara on the 2nd.
405. Asian Koel - Eudynamys
scolopacea malayana C
Around
4 were seen on Singapore on the 11th with others heard there the following day.
410. Chestnut-bellied
Malkoha - Phaenicophaeus sumatranus C
A
single individual was seen on Singapore at Sime Forest on the 12th and 3 were
seen at Panti the following day.
411. Green-billed Malkoha -
Phaenicophaeus tristis longicaudatus C
Only
seen in the vicinity of the Gap where 2 singles were seen on the 23rd.
414. Raffles's Malkoha -
Phaenicophaeus chlorophaeus chlorophaeus C
In
our experience the common Malkoha being seen on eight dates and seen at Panti,
Pasoh, the Gap and at Taman Negara.
415. Red-billed Malkoha -
Phaenicophaeus javanicus C
Only
seen at Pasoh where singles were seen around the Clearing and in the Arboretum
on the 18th.
416. Chestnut-breasted
Malkoha - Phaenicophaeus curvirostris singularis C
Seen
on five dates in small numbers being seen at Panti, Pasoh, the Gap and at Taman
Negara.
429. Greater Coucal -
Centropus sinensis intermedius C
A
pair were seen at the Campsite at Taman Negara on the 30th.
433. Lesser Coucal -
Centropus bengalensis javanensis C
Singles
were seen at Seragoon Sewage Farm on the 11th and from the Tabing hide at Taman
Negara on the 1st.
459. Tanimbar Corella -
Cacatua goffini C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). A single
individual of this introduced species was seen at the Muslim Cemetary on
Singapore on the 11th.
463. Blue-rumped Parrot -
Psittinus cyanurus C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). A party of 4
seen at the Hutun Panti Clearing on the 13th proved to be the only birds seen
during the trip.
482. Blue-crowned Hanging
Parrot - Loriculus galgulus C
Seen
on eleven dates in good numbers with up to 20 on a day with most sightings
consisting of birds flying over although a few good perched views were
obtained. Seen on Singapore, at Panti, Pasoh, the Gap and at Taman Negara.
499. Red-breasted Parakeet -
Psittacula alexandri C
Around
8 of this introduced species were seen around Changi, Singapore on the 12th.
501. Long-tailed Parakeet -
Psittacula longicauda longicauda C
Up
to 50 were seen daily on Singapore, up to 20 were seen daily at Panti but only
seen on two dates at Taman Negara with 2 seen on the 25th and 1 on the 30th.
503. Glossy Swiftlet -
Collocalia esculenta cyanoptila C
A
party of 25 were seen along the Km 228 track at Panti on the 13th otherwise
only seen at the Gap and Fraser's Hill where up to 30 were seen daily.
514. German’s (Edible-nest)
Swiftlet - Collocalia germani amechanus C
Although
difficult to identify for sure, birds with pale rumps and notched tails
presumably relating to this species proved common on Singapore and Tg. Balai
with an estimated 100 being seen on the 11th and 20 the following day. Up to 15
were seen on two dates at Panti and 2 were seen over the HQ Clearing at Taman
Negara on a couple of dates.
518. Silver-rumped
Needletail - Rhaphidura leucopygialis C
Quite
a common and widespread species being seen on twelve dates being seen at Panti,
Pasoh, the Gap and Taman Negara with a daily maximum of 15 recorded over the HQ
Clearing at Taman Negara on the 30th.
521. Brown-backed Needletail
- Hirundapus giganteus giganteus C
Up
to 8 were seen feeding over the Gap Resthouse on all five evenings we were
there and up to 30 were seen on four evenings feeding over the HQ Clearing at
Taman Negara.
523. Asian Palm Swift -
Cypsiurus balasiensis infumatus C
Surprisingly
just a single individual seen being at Panti on the 13th.
527. Fork-tailed Swift -
Apus pacificus C
A
party of 6 were seen along the Km 228 track at Panti on the 13th otherwise only
seen over the Gap Resthouse on three evenings with 100 present on the 20th, 2
on the 21st and 1 on the 24th.
529. House Swift - Apus
nipalensis subfurcatus C
Frequently
seen at colonies when driving over bridges crossing larger rivers. A colony of
around 100 was seen near Kota Tingi on three dates, up to 50 were seen daily at
the Gap, a colony of around 100 was seen on the drive back to K.L. on the 25th
and up to 20 seen at Taman Negara on two dates.
531. Grey-rumped Treeswift -
Hemiprocne longipennis harterti C
Seen
on fourteen dates but only in small numbers being seen at Singapore Botanic
Gardens, Panti, the Gap and Taman Negara with a daily maximum of 8 being seen
at the latter site on the 30th.
533. Whiskered Treeswift - Hemiprocne
comata comata C
A
single individual was seen perched high on a dead snag at Bukit Jelabu on the
16th.
544. Mountain
Scops Owl - Otus spilocephalus
Heard at the Gap on the 22nd
opposite the Resthouse but not seen.
559. Collared
Scops Owl - Otus bakkamoena
Heard in the Singapore
Botanic Gardens on the 10th but not seen.
567. Barred
Eagle Owl - Bubo sumatranus
Heard at Pasoh in the
arboretum around an hour before dusk on the 18th but sadly not seen.
575. Spotted Wood Owl -
Strix seloputo seloputo C
Heard but not seen in the Singapore Botanic Gardens on
the 10th but a party of 3 showed well at the Muslim Cemetary on the evening of
the 11th.
584. Collared
Owlet - Glaucidium brodiei
Heard at Bukit Jelabu on the
16th but not seen.
596. Brown Hawk Owl - Ninox
scutulata scutulata C
An
impressive 4 were seen in the Sime Forest bordering the Singapore Golf Course
in a period of around half an hour before dawn on the 12th. They would perch
high on open dead snags above the track proving easy to spotlight and obtain
good views.
616. Malaysian Eared
Nightjar - Eurostopodus temminckii C
Seen
at dawn and dusk at the Clearing behind Hutun Panti with a maximum of 4 seen
there, at the Pasoh Clearing with again a maximum of 4 seen there and similarly
at the Gap Resthouse virtually daily where a maximum of 5 was recorded. In all
seen on eight days.
623. Large-tailed Nightjar -
Caprimulgus macrurus bimaculatus C
Heard
on eight evenings at Singapore, the Gap and Taman Negara but only seen twice
with singles seen on Singapore on the 14th and at the Taman Negara HQ Clearing
on the 29th.
652. Spotted Dove -
Streptopelia chinensis tigrina C
Suprisingly
only seen on four dates with up to 50 seen on two dates on Singapore, 5 seen
near Kota Tingi on the 13th and 1 seen in Simpang Pertang near Pasoh on the
18th.
653. Red Collared Dove -
Streptopelia tranquebarica C
Around
3 were seen perched on a fence at the Seragoon Sewage Farm on the 11th. This
species was almost certainly introduced to Singapore.
659. Little Cuckoo Dove -
Macropygia ruficeps malayana C
Around
8 were seen at Bukit Jelabu on the 16th and up to 4 were seen daily at the Gap
and Fraser's Hill.
663. Emerald Dove -
Chalcophaps indica indica C
Singles
were recorded on only four dates being seen at Panti, Pasoh and Taman Negara.
665. Zebra (Peaceful) Dove -
Geopelia striata C
Surprisingly
only a single pair seen on Singapore on the 12th.
677. Cinnamon-headed Green
Pigeon - Treron fulvicollis fulvicollis C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). A male was seen
at dawn on top of a tall dead tree stump in the middle of the Hutun Panti
Clearing on the 13th and again at the same spot at dusk the following evening
and a pair were seen in flight low over the Km 228 track on the evening of the
13th. This species had been hoped for at this site but not really expected.
678. Little Green Pigeon -
Treron olax C
Around
20 were seen during the early morning spent in the Hutun Panti Clearing on the
13th with 5 being seen at Panti on the 15th and 4 being seen at Taman Negara on
the 27th being the only others seen.
679. Pink-necked Green
Pigeon - Treron vernans C
Only
seen on Singapore where common with 50 being seen on the 11th and 60 the
following day.
682. Thick-billed Green
Pigeon - Treron curvirostra C
Around
5 were seen in the Hutun Panti Clearing on the 14th and 1 was seen in the Taman
Negara HQ Clearing on the 3rd.
721. Green Imperial Pigeon -
Ducula aenea aenea C
Around
5 seen at the Panti on the 13th proved to be the only birds seen during the
trip.
729. Mountain Imperial
Pigeon - Ducula badia badia C
A
pair seen in flight over the road leading to Fraser's Hill on the 24th proved
to be the only birds seen during the trip.
757. Red-legged Crake -
Rallina fasciata C
At
the Tyersall Avenue drainage ditch on Singapore 3 were seen to come to bathe
after 6pm on the 12th. Superb telescope views are obtainable at this site.
762. Slaty-breasted Rail -
Gallirallus striatus gularis C
At
the Muslim Cemetary on Singapore after 6pm on the 11th, 2 were seen in the
vicinity of the drainage ditch where they regularly bathe.
773. White-breasted Waterhen
- Amaurornis phoenicurus phoenicurus C
Only
seen on Singapore where 12 were seen on the 11th and 8 the following day being
encountered at many sites where water was present.
783. Watercock - Gallicrex
cinerea C
At
the Seragoon Sewage Farm 2 were seen having been flushed from cover not long
after dawn on the 11th.
785. Common Moorhen -
Gallinula chloropus orientalis C
At
least 2 were seen at the Seragoon Pools on the 12th.
805. Pintail Snipe -
Gallinago stenura C
Around
15 were flushed from the edge of MacRitchie Resevoir, Singapore on the 12th.
808. Common Snipe -
Gallinago gallinago gallinago C
A
single individual was seen at the Seragoon Sewage Farm, Singapore on the 11th.
813. Whimbrel - Numenius
phaeopus variegatus C
A
single individual was seen at the Pasir Ris Estuary, Singapore on the 11th.
818. Common Redshank -
Tringa totanus C
Around
12 were seen at the Seragoon Pools, Singapore on the 12th.
819. Marsh Sandpiper -
Tringa stagnatilis C
Singles
were seen at the Seragoon Sewage Farm on the 11th and at the Seragoon Pools on
the 12th.
820. Common Greenshank -
Tringa nebularia C
Around
40 were seen at the Seragoon Pools on the 12th.
825. Wood Sandpiper - Tringa
glareola C
Around
3 were seen at the Seragoon Sewage Farm on the 11th.
827. Common Sandpiper -
Actitis hypoleucos C
On
Singapore 3 were seen on the 11th and 2 the following day and on the boat trip
in to Taman Negara 1 was seen on the 25th and what was probably the same
individual was seen on the return journey on the 3rd.
830. Ruddy Turnstone -
Arenaria interpres interpres C
On
Singapore 1 was seen on the 11th and 2 the following day.
869. Pacific Golden Plover -
Pluvialis fulva C
On
Singapore around 30 were seen at the Pasir Ris Estuary on the 11th and 12 at
the Seragoon Pools the following day.
891. Red-wattled Lapwing -
Vanellus indicus atronuchalis C
A
single bird was seen from the boat ride out of Taman Negara on the 3rd.
937. Black-naped Tern -
Sterna sumatrana C
Singles
were seen on the crossings to and from Palau Ubin on the 12th.
940. Little Tern - Sterna
albifrons C
A
party of 12 were seen on the crossing from Palau Ubin to Singapore on the 12th.
944. Aleutian Tern - Sterna
aleutica C
An
early highlight of the trip was at least 18 of these fine birds seen at Tg.
Balai, Indonesia on the 11th. It is the only known wintering site and 18 was
the very minimum number seen as birds were moving to and fro and were on view
for most of the 4 hours we spent on the island from the vicinity of the jetty
with 18 being the maximum seen on a single scan. A more likely total number
seen was probably nearer 30. Suprisingly no other species of Tern were seen at
this site but identification of distant birds could be helped by there peculiar
feeding habits which were to either pick at the surface of the water whilst in
flight or to actually land on the water and pick somewhat in the manner of a
Phalarope.
946. Bridled Tern - Sterna
anaethetus anaethetus C
At
least 5 were seen from the ferry trip to Tg. Balai, Indonesia on the 11th.
Seemingly much more pelagic than the previous species.
949. White-winged Tern -
Chlidonias leucopterus C
Around
25 with many in breeding plumage were seen from the crossing to and from Palau
Ubin on the 12th.
967. Bat Hawk -
Macheiramphus alcinus alcinus C
A
single individual was seen from the 'telegraph hill' in the HQ Clearing at
Taman Negara on the 26th at around 7.20pm.
968. Black-shouldered Kite -
Elanus caeruleus vociferus C
Singles
were seen at the Tuas Grasslands, Singapore on the 12th, between Panti and Kota
Tingi on the 14th and over the Clearing at Pasoh on the 18th.
971. Brahminy Kite -
Haliastur indus intermedius C
Only
seen on Singapore and Tg. Balai with 8 being seen on the 11th and 2 the
following day.
972. White-bellied Sea Eagle
- Haliaeetus leucogaster C
Only
seen on Singapore and Tg. Balai with 2 being seen on the 11th and 3 the
following day.
976. Lesser Fish Eagle -
Ichthyophaga humilis humilis C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). A single
immature was seen early morning just upstream from Lubok Simpon, Taman Negara
on the 27th and JFC saw an adult from the boat trip out of Taman Negara on the
3rd.
977. Grey-headed Fish Eagle
- Ichthyophaga ichthyaetus C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). A single
immature was seen from the boat trip out of Taman Negara on the 3rd.
987. Crested Serpent Eagle -
Spilornis cheela malayensis C
Seen
on six dates being seen at Panti, Pasoh, Taman Negara and K.L. in small numbers
1036. Changeable Hawk Eagle
- Spizaetus cirrhatus limnaeetus C
A
single individual was seen at the Tyersall Avenue drainage ditch, Singapore on
the 12th and another was heard on two days at Pasoh.
1038. Blyth's Hawk Eagle -
Spizaetus alboniger C
A
stunning individual was seen at very close range both perched and in flight
along the Telekom Loop at Fraser's Hill on the 21st, a pair were seen
displaying high above the road leading to Fraser's Hill on the 22nd and 1 was
seen near the Gap on the 24th.
1045. Black-thighed Falconet
- Microhierax fringillarius C
A
single individual was seen perched next to the road on the drive from K.L. to
Kuala Tembeling on the 25th.
1064. Peregrine Falcon -
Falco peregrinus C
A
single individual was seen briefly at Bukit Jelabu on the 16th.
1065. Little Grebe -
Tachybaptus ruficollis poggei C
Around
7 were seen on the Seragoon Pools, Singapore on the 12th.
1089. Little Egret - Egretta
garzetta C
A
single individual was seen on Singapore on the 12th and 4 were seen from the
boat ride in to Taman Negara on the 25th.
1091. Chinese Egret -
Egretta eulophotes C
This
species is treated as Endangered by Collar et al. (1994) who state that this
species formerly ranged widely in eastern Asia, but was almost eradicated by
the trade in plumes which was prominent at the end of the nineteenth century
and never fully recovered from this. The current world population is estimated
to number approximately 2,500 individuals with the main threats being wetland
reclamation and coastal development at many important breeding and wintering
sites. A superb full summer plumaged adult complete with shaggy crest was seen
at Pasir Ris Estuary, Singapore on the 11th. Ed had seen this individual
several times earlier in the year prior to our visit.
1094. Grey Heron - Ardea
cinerea jouyi C
Only
seen on Singapore in the Seragoon vicinity with 3 being seen on the 11th and 1
the next day.
1099. Great Egret - Ardea
alba modesta C
A
single individual was seen accompanying the Chinese Egret at the Pasir Ris
Estuary, Singapore on the 11th.
1101. Cattle Egret -
Bubulcus ibis coromandus C
Only
seen at the roadsides on Singapore where 1 was seen on the 11th and 2 the
following day and a party of 3 flew over the Taman Negara HQ Clearing on the
30th.
1105. Striated (Little)
Heron - Butorides striatus javanicus C
On
Singapore seen along the coast with 5 seen on the 11th and 1 the following day.
Otherwise just 2 were seen from the boat trip out of Taman Negara on the 3rd.
1106. Black-crowned Night
Heron - Nycticorax nycticorax nycticorax C
On
Singapore 20 were seen at Seragoon on the 11th and 1 the following day.
1112. Yellow Bittern -
Ixobrychus sinensis C
At
Seragoon Sewage Farm, Singapore 1 was seen on the 11th and 2 were seen the
following day.
1114. Cinnamon Bittern -
Ixobrychus cinnamomeus C
A
single immature was seen at the Seragoon Sewage Farm, Singapore on the 11th.
1194. Banded Pitta - Pitta
guajana irena C
A
superb female was watched at a range of around 15 yards for around 5 minutes as
it preened whilst perched on a low vine around 6 inches from the ground just
off the Jenet Muda trail at Taman Negara on the 26th. Others were heard along
the Jenet Muda Trail and the River Trail on following days.
1198. Hooded Pitta - Pitta
sordida
JFC
twice saw an elusive individual along the Bishop's Trail at Fraser's Hill on
the 22nd.
1210. Blue-winged Pitta -
Pitta moluccensis C
An
obliging individual was seen in Sime Forest adjacent to the Singapore Golf Club
during the morning of the 12th proving to be an early highlight of the trip.
1213. Dusky Broadbill -
Corydon sumatranus sumatranus C
A
party of 5 were watched nest building along the River Trail at Taman Negara on
both the 27th and 1st. The nest site could be accessed by leaving the River
Trail on a short narrow trail leading to the main river situated around 15
metres beyond the Pump House not far beyond the Camp Site. The nest was
suspended from a large palm tree on the near side of the river but the birds
often frequented the very tall trees on the opposite bank.
1214. Black-and-red
Broadbill - Cymbirhynchus macrorhynchos malaccensis C
A
single individual was seen at its nest along the Km 246 River track at Panti on
the 15th, but seen on six dates whilst at Taman Negara with a daily
maximum of 6 recorded on two dates.
1215. Banded Broadbill -
Eurylaimus javanicus harterti C
JFC
saw 2 at the Pasoh Clearing on the 17th so DC was pleased to see a far more
obliging individual along the boardwalk trail at Pasoh on the 19th.
1216. Black-and-yellow
Broadbill - Eurylaimus ochromalus ochromalus C
Ed
taped a single individual into view along the Km 228 track at Panti on the 13th
with DC seeing 1 along the Canopy Walkway on the 27th and JFC seeing 1 at Taman
Negara the following day. This and the previous species could often be heard
commonly calling at Panti, Pasoh and Taman Negara and no doubt more could have
been easily seen if we had resorted to the tape machine.
1219. Silver-breasted
Broadbill - Serilophus lunatus rothschildi C
At
Bukit Jelabu 4 were seen on the 16th in the vicinity of their nests suspended
directly above the road up the mountain leading to the telekom tower. JFC
obtained a superb photograph of a bird peering out of its nest. A very smart
species and well worth considering a visit to this site for.
1221. Green Broadbill -
Calyptomena viridis continentis C
Only seen at Taman Negara where this species was seen on
five days in fair numbers with a daily maximum of 7 recorded on the 28th. Some
superb views were obtained at the Jenet Muda drinking pool in the late
afternoon when several would perch a few feet away on their way to bathe. A
small group was also seen feeding on large pale fruit from the Tabing Hide.
After feeding on their fruit they would then sit motionless for around half an
hour before taking another fruit.
1248.
Golden-bellied Gerygone - Gerygone sulphurea
Heard on Singapore on the
12th but not seen.
1252. Asian Fairy Bluebird -
Irena puella malayensis C
Only
seen on five dates with 3 seen in the Hutun Panti Clearing on the 13th, up to 6
on three days in the vicinity of the Gap and 1 seen at Taman Negara on the
28th.
1256. Greater Green Leafbird
- Chloropsis sonnerati zosterops C
Probably
under recorded as not all Leafbirds were identified. However 2 were seen at
Panti on the 13th, and up to 4 were seen on two dates in a flowering tree near
the start of the River Trail at Taman Negara.
1257. Lesser Green Leafbird
- Chloropsis cyanopogon cyanopogon C
Again
probably under recorded although this species seemed more common than Greater
being seen on seven days with birds seen at Panti, Pasoh, the Gap and Taman
Negara.
1258. Blue-winged Leafbird -
Chloropsis cochinchinensis moluccensis C
Up
to 3 were seen daily at both Panti and Pasoh and 2 were seen on two dates at
the Gap.
1260. Orange-bellied
Leafbird - Chloropsis hardwickii malayana C
Only
seen around 2km above the Gap where 2 were seen on the 21st and 23rd and 4 on
the 24th.
1262. Tiger Shrike - Lanius
tigrinus C
Single
males were seen in the Hutun Panti Clearing on the 13th, around the Gap
Resthouse on the 21st and 22nd and in the HQ Clearing at Taman Negara near the
radio mast on the 1st which must represent a late date for this species in
Malaysia.
1266. Brown Shrike - Lanius
cristatus C
At
the Seragoon Sewage Farm, Singapore 3 were seen on the 11th in fine plumage,
the only other record being of an individual near the gate at the bottom of the
Fraser's Hill Road seen daily from the 19th to the 23rd.
1269. Long-tailed Shrike -
Lanius schach C
Single
'grey - headed' forms were seen at Seragoon Sewage Farm on the 11th and nearby
the next day.
1276. Rail-babbler - Eupetes
macrocerus macrocerus C
Bird
of the trip for us with superb views of two singles, the first a calling bird
along a trail off the Km228 track at Panti on the 13th which took us around two
hours to find, and then a calling bird found after around half an hour along
the trail leading from the back of the Hutun Panti Clearing on the 15th. The
second individual was watched for several minutes walking around below us
viewed from a small ridge. On calling the bird would stop walking, crouch, lean
forward and blow out the blue skin on the sides
of the neck (which was only visible when the bird called) whilst tilting its
head from side to side. Absolutely mindblowing ! On our final evening at Taman
Negara a bird was heard calling at close range near the drinking pool along the
Jenet Muda trail but unfortunately another person walked along the trail at the
wrong time - needless to say the only other person seen along the trail that
evening.
1293. Crested Jay -
Platylophus galericulatus ardesiacus C
A
single bird was seen in the bamboo opposite the Gap Resthouse at dawn on the
21st and at Taman Negara up to 2 were seen in the vicinity of the drinking pool
along the Jenet Muda trail on four dates.
1294. Black Magpie -
Platysmurus leucopterus leucopterus C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). A little
surprisingly only a single observation when 1 was seen at the Hutun Panti
Clearing on the 13th.
1305. Common Green Magpie -
Cissa chinensis robinsoni C
A
single bird was seen accompanying a birdflock 2km above the Gap Resthouse on
the 24th.
1328. House Crow - Corvus
splendens C
Very
common on Singapore where several hundred were seen daily but only seen on two
days in Malaysia where up to 8 were seen around K.L. on the 24th and 25th.
1336. Large-billed Crow -
Corvus macrorhynchos macrorhynchos C
Around
15 were seen daily on Singapore with up to 2 seen near the Gap on four dates
and around 6 seen on the boat journey to and from Taman Negara.
1354. Dark-throated Oriole -
Oriolus xanthonotus xanthonotus C
A
single female was seen at Panti on the 13th and a male was seen below the Gap
when driving towards K. Kubu Baharu on the 24th.
1357. Black-naped Oriole -
Oriolus chinensis C
Always
seen in built up areas with around 15 seen daily on Singapore, 1 on the drive
to Pasoh on the 16th and a couple seen at K.L. on two dates.
1361. Black-and-crimson
Oriole - Oriolus cruentus malayanus C
Up
to 3 were seen on three dates at various sites on Fraser's Hill.
1369. Javan Cuckooshrike -
Coracina javensis C
Up
to 4 were seen on three dates at various sites on Fraser's Hill.
1394. Lesser Cuckooshrike -
Coracina fimbriata culminata C
A
pair were seen at Bukit Jelabu on the 16th performing their display.
1397. Pied Triller - Lalage
nigra nigra C
Singles
were seen on Singapore on the 12th and at the boat jetty at Kuala Tembeling on
the 25th.
1408. Fiery Minivet -
Pericrocotus igneus igneus C
A
pair were seen along the edge of the Pasoh Clearing on the 18th.
1411. Grey-chinned Minivet -
Pericrocotus solaris montanus C
Seen
on five dates between the Gap and Fraser's Hill.
1415. Scarlet Minivet -
Pericrocotus flammeus xanthogaster C
Only
seen on three dates with a male seen at Panti on the 13th, 6 seen at Bukit
Jelabu on the 16th and 2 between the Gap and K. Kubu Baharu on the 24th.
1416. Bar-winged
Flycatcher-shrike - Hemipus picatus intermedius C
Only
seen along the Gap road where up to 4 were seen on three dates.
1417. Black-winged
Flycatcher-shrike - Hemipus hirundinaceus C
A
pair were seen in the Hutun Panti Clearing on the 13th and 1 was seen at Taman
Negara on the 27th.
1423. White-throated Fantail
- Rhipidura albicollis atrata C
Up
to 6 were seen on four dates whilst at Fraser's Hill.
1427. Spotted Fantail -
Rhipidura perlata C
Only
scraped this species with just a single bird seen along the trail leading to
the Tabing hide at Taman Negara on the 28th.
1437. Black Drongo -
Dicrurus macrocercus C
A
total of 4 were seen at the Tuas Grasslands on Singapore on the 12th.
1440. Crow-billed Drongo -
Dicrurus annectans C
A
pair were seen on Singapore on the 12th and 1 was seen at Pasoh on the 18th.
1441. Bronzed Drongo -
Dicrurus aeneus C
Pairs
were seen on four dates being recorded at Panti, Pasoh and the Gap.
1442. Lesser Racket-tailed
Drongo - Dicrurus remifer peracensis C
Seen
at Fraser's Hill where up to 8 were seen on three dates.
1447. Greater Racket-tailed
Drongo - Dicrurus paradiseus C
The
common Drongo with up to 8 being seen on fourteen dates being seen at Sime
Forest, Panti, the Gap and Taman Negara.
1450. Black-naped Monarch -
Hypothymis azurea prophata C
Only
seen at Taman Negara where up to 8 were seen daily. A nest containing young was
found as was an adult seen feeding a fledged immature.
1452. Asian
Paradise-flycatcher - Terpsiphone paradisi C
Seen
on ten dates but only singles seen on nine of those days. Seen at Pasoh, the
Gap and Taman Negara where a fine white morph bird was seen along the River
Trail on the 27th.
1453. Japanese
Paradise-flycatcher - Terpsiphone atrocaudata atrocaudata C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). A single female
was seen at the Jenet Muda drinking pool on the 26th which must represent a
late date in Malaysia.
1469. Common Iora -
Aegithina tiphia horizoptera C
A
superb male was seen on Palau Ubin on the 12th, a female was seen at the Kuala
Tembeling jetty on the 25th and 1 was seen at Taman Negara on the 1st.
1471. Green Iora - Aegithina
viridissima viridissima C
A
pair were seen at Panti on the 13th and 1 was seen at Pasoh on the 18th.
1473. Rufous-winged
Philentoma - Philentoma pyrhopterum pyrhopterum C
Pairs
were seen at Panti on the 15th, Pasoh on the 17th and then up to 4 were seen on
five dates whilst at Taman Negara.
1474. Maroon-breasted
Philentoma - Philentoma velatum caesium C
Only
seen along the Jenet Muda trail at Taman Negara but on four dates. A pair were
holding territory at the top of the first climb on leaving Lubok Simpon and
another pair were regularly seen at the drinking pool.
1475. Large Woodshrike -
Tephrodornis gularis fretensis C
A
party of around 8 were seen at Panti on the 13th and 3 were seen at Pasoh on
the 17th and 1 the following day.
1489. Malayan
Whistling-Thrush - Myophonus robinsoni C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). We finally
scored by looking down the gully just above the upper gatehouse on the Fraser's
Hill road at 9.30a.m. on the 23rd. The bird performed on the wet rocks in the
open below us for several minutes. Our pre-dawn visits to this site failed but
every time we passed we checked the gully.
1542. Lesser Shortwing - Brachypteryx
leucphrys wrayi C
A
pair gave exceptional views by the No. 9 marker post along the Bishop's Trail
at Fraser's Hill on the 20th and the male again performed brilliantly on the
23rd. The male with its white malars and superciliums were somewhat reminiscent
of miniature dark Rubythroats. Brilliant.
1559. Asian Brown Flycatcher
- Muscicapa dauurica C
Singles
were seen at Panti on the 13th and 15th.
1560. Brown-streaked
Flycatcher - Muscicapa williamsoni williamsoni C
A
single individual with a pale base to the bill, pale loral area and pale malars
and narrow eye-ring alongwith a grey upper breast and slightly rufous tail was
seen to be holding territory near the No.9 marker post along the Bishop's Trail
at Fraser's Hill on both the 20th and 23rd. We were surprised to see this
species as we are not aware of it being recorded from this area in the past but
it was tentatively identified by a process of elimination as well as the
supporting field characters as described.
1566. Yellow-rumped
Flycatcher - Ficedula zanthopygia C
A
single female was seen along the River Trail at Taman Negara on the 22nd.
1568. Mugimaki Flycatcher -
Ficedula mugimaki C
A
single female was seen around 6km below the Gap towards K. Kubu Baharu on the
22nd.
1574. Rufous-browed Flycatcher
- Ficedula solitaris malayana C
Up
to 8 were seen on four dates whilst walking various trails at Fraser's Hill
with the Bishop's Trail always yielding good views of this confiding species.
1576. Rufous-chested
Flycatcher - Ficedula dumetoria muelleri C
JFC
saw what was presumably a first year male at the drinking pool along Jenet Muda
on the 1st and fortunately for DC, JFC found what appeared to be the same
individual along the River Trail just beyond Lubok Simpon the next day being
around 1km from the drinking pool.
1586. Little Pied Flycatcher
- Ficedula westermanni westermanni C
An
obliging male seen near the Upper Gatehouse at Fraser's Hill on the 20th proved
to be the only individual seen during the trip.
1593. Verditer Flycatcher -
Eumyias thalassina thalassoides C
Only
seen at the Gap where 2 were seen on the 21st and 1 the following day.
1598. Large Niltava -
Niltava grandis decipiens C
Only
seen at Fraser's Hill where up to 4 were seen on four dates being recorded on
most forest trails in the area.
1613. Pale Blue Flycatcher -
Cyornis unicolor harterti C
A
single male was seen behind the Gap Resthouse on the 22nd.
1615. Hill Blue Flycatcher -
Cyornis banyumas coerulifrons C
Only
seen at the Fraser's Hill Dump where a pair were seen with a single fledged
immature on both the 21st and 22nd.
1620. Tickell's Blue
Flycatcher - Cyornis tickelliae sumatrensis C
A
single female was seen along the River Trail not far from the Tabing Hide at
Taman Negara on the 2nd.
1623. Grey-headed Canary Flycatcher
- Culicicapa ceylonensis calochrysea C
A
pair were seen at Hutun Panti on the 13th with singles seen at the Gap on the
21st and at Taman Negara on the 27th.
1637. Siberian Blue Robin -
Luscinia cyane C
A
superb male performed brilliantly on the main trail at Pasoh and was seen daily
from the 16th to the 18th and a female was seen at a drinking pool along the
Boardwalk Trail at Pasoh on the 17th.
1644. Oriental Magpie Robin
- Copsychus saularis musicus C
A
single individual was seen on Singapore on the 12th and then seen daily from
the 16th to the 3rd with up to 15 seen daily.
1645. White-rumped Shama -
Copsychus malabaricus mallopercnus C
Singles
were seen at Panti on the 13th, then daily from the 15th to the 19th and then
up to 8 were seen daily at Taman Negara.
1650. Rufous-tailed Shama -
Trichixos pyrropyga
JFC
saw a single individual on the trail leading to the Canopy Walkway at Taman
Negara on the 30th.
1666. White-tailed Robin -
Myiomela leucura leucurum C
A
single immature was seen at Fraser's Hill dump on the 21st.
1672. Chestnut-naped
Forktail - Enicurus ruficapillus C
Singles
were seen well at Taman Negara near the Tabing Hide on the 28th and along the
River Trail on the 2nd.
1674. Slaty-backed Forktail
- Enicurus schistaceus C
A
pair were seen in the gully at the Upper Gatehouse at Fraser's Hill on the 22nd
and 3 were seen whilst driving the road 6km towards K. Kubu Baharu at dawn on
the 23rd.
1675. White-crowned Forktail
- Enicurus leschenaulti frontalis C
Singles
were seen at the stream along the Ridge Trail at Panti on the 14th and from the
Tabing Hide at Taman Negara on the 28th.
1702. Asian Glossy Starling
- Aplonis panayensis strigata C
Up
to 100 were seen daily on Singapore but seemingly more scarce in Malaysia only
being seen on five dates and only at Kota Tingi, Simpang Pertang and K.L. in
small numbers.
1710. Daurian
(Purple-backed) Starling - Sturnus sturninus C
Around
5 were seen at the Tyersall Avenue drainage ditch on the 12th.
1721. Common Myna -
Acridotheres tristis tristis C
Very
common on Singapore and recorded in fair numbers in Malaysia on ten dates and
even at Taman Negara where a flock of 20 were seen on the 30th.
1724. White-vented Myna -
Acridotheres javanicus C
Very
common on Singapore and a few seen daily at Panti.
1736. Hill Myna - Gracula
religiosa religiosa C
Around
4 were seen at the Sime Forest on the 12th but otherwise only seen at Taman
Negara where 2 were seen on the 25th and 3 on the 30th.
1752. Blue Nuthatch - Sitta
azurea expectata C
Only
seen at Fraser's Hill where a pair were seen as part of a birdflock along the
Bishop's Trail on the 20th and 4 were seen in the dead tree located in the
middle of the dump on the 21st. Superb.
1790. Sultan Tit -
Melanochlora sultanea flavocristata C
Only
seen in the vicinity of the Gap with 8 being seen along the road to Raub on the
23rd and around 6 being seen around 3km up the road leading to Fraser's Hill on
the 24th.
1806. Barn Swallow - Hirundo
rustica gutturalis C
Around
50 were seen flying north low over the sea on the boat trip from Singapore to
T. Balai on the 11th, 3 were seen at Panti on the 13th and 6 were seen perched
on a wire across the river on the boat trip into Taman Negara on the 25th.
1807. Pacific Swallow -
Hirundo tahitica abbotti C
Fairly
common and widespread with up to 30 daily being seen on fourteen dates and from
all locations with the exception of Fraser's Hill.
1810. Striated Swallow -
Hirundo striolata badia C
Seen
daily around the Gap where they were breeding in buildings at the back of the
resthouse and up to 6 were seen on six dates. Interestingly a single 'Red
Rumped Swallow' was seen from the boat crossing to T. Balai on the 11th
seemingly moving north with the Barn Swallows. At the time we felt this was
more likely to refer to H. daurica although this would be far south of the
range mapped in Swallows and Martins, Turner & Rose although they state
that the Malay H. striolata is a resident.
1821. Straw-headed Bulbul -
Pycnonotus zeylanicus C
This
species is treated as Vulnerable by Collar et al. (1994) who state that it
remains widespread and quite common in peninsular Malaysia, but as a popular
(and easily trapped) cagebird in the Greater Sundas it has declined in or been
extirpated from all but the remotest parts of its range by a combination of
excessive trapping and habitat destruction. A group of 3 were seen from the
boat trip into Taman Negara on the 25th and 2 were seen in the Taman Negara HQ
Clearing on the 30th.
1825. Black-and-white Bulbul
- Pycnonotus melanoleucos C
An
adult and an immature were seen in a small fruiting tree along the Ridge Trail
at Panti on the 13th.
1827. Black-headed Bulbul -
Pycnonotus atriceps atriceps C
At
Panti 4 were seen on the 13th and 1 on the 15th, 2 were seen on Bukit Jelabu on
the 16th and 2 were seen at Taman Negara on the 26th.
1828. Black-crested Bulbul -
Pycnonotus melanicterus caecilii C
Around
4 were seen on Bukit Jelabu on the 16th and up to 8 were seen on three days in
the vicinity of the Gap.
1829. Scaly-breasted Bulbul
- Pycnonotus squamatus weberi C
This
diminutive species was only seen around 6km along the road to Raub from the Gap
where a party of 4 were seen on the 23rd.
1830. Grey-bellied Bulbul -
Pycnonotus cyaniventris cyaniventris C
At
Panti 1 was seen on the 13th and 2 on the 14th and at Taman Negara 2 were seen
on the 26th.
1839. Puff-backed Bulbul -
Pycnonotus eutilotus C
Only
seen at the drinking pool along the Jenet Muda trail where up to 4 were seen on
four dates.
1843. Stripe-throated Bulbul
- Pycnonotus finlaysoni finlaysoni C
Around
4 were seen on Bukit Jelabu on the 16th, up to 5 were seen on three dates
around the Gap and up to 5 were seen on four dates at Taman Negara.
1848. Yellow-vented Bulbul -
Pycnonotus goiavier personatus C
Up
to 50 were seen daily on Singapore but only seen in small numbers in Malaysia
always in poor habitat being seen on eight dates.
1849. Olive-winged Bulbul -
Pycnonotus plumosus plumosus C
Only
a single individual seen at Sime Forest, Singapore on the 12th.
1851. Cream-vented Bulbul -
Pycnonotus simplex simplex C
Up
to 10 were seen at Panti on two dates, 5 were seen at Pasoh on the 17th and 2
were seen at Taman Negara along the Swamp Loop on the 2nd.
1852. Red-eyed Bulbul -
Pycnonotus brunneus brunneus C
A
single bird seen at Panti on the 13th but up to 8 were seen daily from the 23rd
to the 3rd.
1853. Spectacled Bulbul -
Pycnonotus erythropthalmos erythropthalmos C
Up
to 3 were seen on five dates at the drinking pool along the Jenet Muda trail at
Taman Negara.
1854. Finsch's Bulbul -
Alophoixus finschii C
Around
8 were seen at the drinking pool along the Jenet Muda trail on the 26th but
somewhat surprisingly were never seen again subsequently. Somewhat smarter in
appearance than illustrated.
1857. Ochraceous Bulbul -
Alophoixus ochraceus sodidus C
Around
4 were seen on Bukit Jelabu on the 16th and up to 8 were seen on four dates
along the Gap road.
1858. Grey-cheeked Bulbul -
Alophoixus bres tephrogenys C
Only
seen at Taman Negara where up to 4 were seen on six dates.
1859. Yellow-bellied Bulbul
- Alophoixus phaeocephalus phaeocephalus C
Only
seen at Taman Negara where up to 6 were recorded on five dates.
1862. Hairy-backed Bulbul -
Tricholestes criniger criniger C
At
Panti 3 were seen on the 14th, at Pasoh 1 was seen on the 17th and at Taman
Negara up to 8 were seen on six dates.
1865. Buff-vented Bulbul -
Iole olivacea C
At
Panti 15 were seen along the Ridge Trail on the 13th and at Taman Negara up to
3 were seen on five dates.
1873. Streaked Bulbul - Ixos
malaccensis C
Only
a single individual seen being at Bukit Jelabu on the 16th.
1874. Ashy Bulbul - Hemixos
flavala cinerea C
At
Bukit Jelabu around 10 were seen on the 16th and along the Gap road up to 6
were seen on four dates.
1876. Mountain Bulbul -
Hypsipetes mcclellandii peracensis C
At
Fraser's Hill pairs were seen on the 21st and 22nd.
1884. Zitting Cisticola -
Cisticola juncidis malaya C
On
Singapore 12 were seen at the Tuas Grasslands on the 12th.
1899. Yellow-bellied Prinia
- Prinia flaviventris rafflesi C
A
single individual was seen near some gravel pits along the Bunker Trail at
Panti on the 14th.
1904. Oriental White-eye -
Zosterops palpebrosus C
A
flock of 10 were seen in the Hutun Panti Clearing on the 13th.
1909. Everett's White-eye -
Zosterops everetti tahanensis C
Only
seen in the vicinity of the Gap where up to 10 were seen on three dates.
1984. Oriental Reed Warbler
- Acrocephalus orientalis C
On
Singapore 3 were seen at the Seragoon Sewage Farm on the 11th and 7 at the Tuas
Grasslands the next day.
1990. Mountain Tailorbird -
Orthotomus cuculatus C
At
Fraser's Hill only seen along the Mager Trail where 2 were seen on the 21st and
1 on the 23rd.
1991. Common Tailorbird -
Orthotomus sutorius
JFC
saw 1 on Singapore on the 12th.
1992. Dark-necked Tailorbird
- Orthotomus atrogularis atrogularis C
On
Singapore 1 was seen on the 12th, at Panti 4 were seen on the 13th and at
Fraser's Hill 3 were seen on the 22nd and 1 on the 24th with the dump proving a
reliable spot.
2047. Chestnut-crowned Warbler
- Seicercus castaniceps butleri C
At
Fraser's Hill up to 4 were seen on three dates with the Bishop's Trail proving
a reliable spot.
2048. Yellow-breasted
Warbler - Seicercus montis davisoni C
A
single individual was seen in an impressive stand of bamboo along the road from
the Gap to Raub on the 23rd.
2068. Black Laughingthrush -
Garrulax lugubris lugubris C
A
party of around 8 were seen 2km above the Gap Resthouse on the 24th.
2090. Chestnut-capped
Laughingthrush - Garrulax mitratus major C
Only
seen at Fraser's Hill where common with up to 25 being seen on five dates.
2106. Chestnut-crowned
Laughingthrush - Garrulax erythrocephalus peninsulae C
Only
seen at Fraser's Hill where 1 was seen on the 21st and 6 the next day.
2113. White-chested Babbler
- Trichastoma rostratum rostratum C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). Ed taped a
single individual into view along the boardwalk trail at Pasoh on the 18th.
2115. Ferruginous Babbler -
Trichastoma bicolor C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). Singles were
seen at Panti on the 14th and 15th and 2 were seen at the drinking pool along
the Jenet Muda trail at Taman Negara on three evenings.
2117. Abbott's Babbler -
Malacocincla abbotti olivacea C
Only
seen at Taman Negara where up to 2 were seen on seven dates.
2118. Horsfield's Babbler -
Malacocincla sepiarium tardinata C
A
single individual was seen with an Abbott's Babbler along the River Trail not
far from the Tabing Hide at Taman Negara on the 28th.
2120. Short-tailed Babbler -
Malacocincla malaccensis malaccensis C
A
pair showed well along the edge of the Ridge Trail at Panti on the 14th and at
Taman Negara seen on four dates in small numbers with incredibly up to 5
present at the Jenet Muda drinking pool at one time.
2122. Buff-breasted Babbler
- Pellorneum tickelli tickelli C
Singles
were seen at Fraser's Hill along the Mager Trail on the 22nd and along the
Bishop's Trail on the 23rd.
2128. Black-capped Babbler -
Pellorneum capistratum nigrocapitatum C
A
pair were seen along the Ridge trail at Panti on the 14th and at Taman Negara
up to 4 were seen on six dates with several seen at the drinking pool along the
Jenet Muda trail. A superb species.
2129. Moustached Babbler -
Malacopteron magnirostre magnirostre C
Pairs
recorded at Panti on the 13th, Pasoh on the 17th and at Taman Negara on the
27th and 30th.
2130. Sooty-capped Babbler -
Malacopteron affine affine C
Singles
were seen at Panti on two dates and up to 4 were seen at Taman Negara on five
dates.
2131. Scaly-crowned Babbler
- Malacopteron cinereum cinereum C
A
pair were seen along the River Trail at Taman Negara on the 2nd.
2132. Rufous-crowned Babbler
- Malacopteron magnum magnum C
Seen
at Taman Negara on four dates in small numbers with a daily maximum of 3 on the
26th.
2135. Large Scimitar Babbler
- Pomatorhinus hypoleucos wrayi C
A
party of 8 of these superb birds were taped in to view along the Bishop's Trail
near the Old Zoo on the 22nd.
2140. Chestnut-backed
Scimitar Babbler - Pomatorhinus montanus occidentalis C
A
pair were seen forming part of an impressive birdflock 2km above the Gap on the
24th.
2150. Striped Wren Babbler -
Kenopia striata C
Singles
were seen on three days along the Jenet Muda trail at Taman Negara.
2151. Large Wren Babbler -
Napothera macrodactyla macrodactyla C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). Seen on three
days at Taman Negara with pairs at the drinking pool along the Jenet Muda
trail, bathing in the stream that is crossed on entering the Tabing hide and
along the River Trail.
2154. Marbled Wren Babbler -
Napothera marmorata grandior C
This
species is treated as Near-threatened by Collar et al. (1994). A superb male
was seen in response to tape playback in the ravine just above the 2km marker
post along the road leading to Fraser's Hill above the Gap on the 21st. It
always remained extremely skulking although good views were obtained with
patience. Singles were also heard in both this ravine and the ravine below the
2km marker post on both the 19th and the 24th.
2156. Streaked Wren Babbler
- Napothera brevicaudata leucosticta C
Only
seen at Fraser's Hill where a pair were seen along the Bishop's Trail on the
20th and 3 birds and a nest containing two brown speckled white eggs placed in
a vertical mossy bank around six inches from the ground was found on the 21st.
At least 4 were seen along the Mager trail on the 23rd.
2161. Pygmy Wren Babbler -
Pnoepyga pusilla harterti C
A
single individual performed well along the Mager trail at Fraser's Hill on the
21st.
2174. Golden Babbler -
Stachyris chrysaea chrysops C
Only
seen at Fraser's Hill where it is a common component of birdflocks with up to 8
being recorded on four dates with the Bishop's Trail proving a reliable site.
2187. Grey-throated Babbler
- Stachyris nigriceps C
Only
seen at Fraser's Hill where up to 5 were recorded on three dates with the dump
proving a reliable site.
2188. Grey-headed Babbler -
Stachyris poliocephala C
Pairs
were seen at the first stream crossing along the Ridge Trail at Panti on the
14th and at the drinking pool along the Boardwalk Trail at Pasoh on the 17th.
2191. White-necked Babbler -
Stachyris leucotis leucotis C
A
pair came to bathe at the drinking pool along the Jenet Muda Trail at Taman
Negara on the 26th but were surprisingly not seen there subsequently.
2192. Black-throated Babbler
- Stachyris nigricollis C
A
single bird was taped into view along the Ridge Trail at Panti on the 14th, a
pair was seen at the Jenet Muda drinking pool on the 27th and another pair was
seen near the start of the Jenet Muda Trail on the 29th.
2194. Chestnut-rumped
Babbler - Stachyris maculata pectoralis C
A
party of 3 were seen along the River Trail on the 2nd. Unfortunately although
starting low they quickly climbed and virtually disappeared in a thick tangle
of dead leaves.
2195. Chestnut-winged
Babbler - Stachyris erythroptera erythroptera C
Only
seen at Taman Negara where up to 4 were recorded on five dates.
2199. Striped Tit Babbler -
Macronous gularis C
Heard
frequently but not seen that often with 6 seen at Panti on the 15th, 6 seen
near the Gap on the 24th and 1 seen at Taman Negara on the 30th.
2203. Fluffy-backed Tit
Babbler - Macronous ptilosus ptilosus C
A
stunning species only seen at Panti where two pairs were taped into view along
the Km246 river Trail. Another species which shows an alarming blue neck patch
when calling. Brilliant.
2222. Silver-eared Mesia -
Leiothrix argentauris tahanensis C
Only
seen at Fraser's Hill where up to 8 were recorded on three dates with the area
around the Upper Gatehouse proving a reliable site.
2224. Cutia - Cutia
nipalensis cervinicrissa C
A
party of 6 were seen along the road leading to the Telekom Loop on the 22nd.
Superb.
2226. White-browed Shrike
Babbler - Pteruthius flaviscapis cameranoi C
Only
seen at Fraser's Hill where 1 was seen on the 21st and 4 the following day with
most sightings being along the Mager Trail.
2228. Black-eared Shrike
Babbler - Pteruthius melanotis tahanensis C
Seen
along the Gap road on four dates but only 5 birds recorded in total.
2237. Blue-winged Minla -
Minla cyanouroptera sordidior C
Around
4 were seen along the Bishop's Trail at Fraser's Hill on the 20th.
2252. Brown Fulvetta -
Alcippe brunneicauda brunneicauda C
Only
seen at the Tabing Hide and the trail leading to the hide when 2 singles were
seen on the 28th.
2255. Mountain Fulvetta -
Alcippe peracensis peracensis C
Up
to 20 were seen on four dates at Fraser's Hill being particularly common along
the Bishop's Trail.
2266. Long-tailed Sibia -
Heterophasia picaoides wrayi C
Up
to 20 were seen on three dates at Fraser's Hill being frequently seen at the
Upper Gatehouse and Bishop's Trail.
2277. White-bellied Yuhina -
Yuhina zantholeuca interposita C
JFC
saw 1 at Panti on the 14th and 1 was seen near the Gap on the 20th.
2335. Yellow-breasted
Flowerpecker - Prionochilus maculatus oblitus C
Seen
on five dates in small numbers being seen at Panti, Pasoh, below the Gap and at
Taman Negara.
2336. Crimson-breasted
Flowerpecker - Prionochilus percussus ignicapillus C
JFC
saw 1 at Hutun Panti on the 13th and 1 was seen at Taman Negara along the Swamp
Loop on the 2nd.
2345. Yellow-vented
Flowerpecker - Dicaeum chrysorrheum chrysorrheum C
A
single individual was seen at Hutun Panti on the 13th, 2 were seen near the Gap
on the 24th and 2 were seen in a flowering tree along the River Trail at Taman
Negara on the 19th.
2355. Orange-bellied
Flowerpecker - Dicaeum trigonostigma melanostigma C
Up
to 10 were seen daily at Panti but after there only seen at Kuala Tembeling
where 2 were seen on the 25th and 1 at Taman Negara along the Swamp Loop on the
30th.
2365. Fire-breasted
Flowerpecker - Dicaeum ignipectus dolichorhynchum C
Singles
were seen at Bukit Jelabu on the 16th and near the Gap on the 23rd.
2370. Scarlet-backed
Flowerpecker - Dicaeum cruentatum ignitum C
JFC
saw a male at the Hutun Panti Clearing on the 13th.
2373. Brown-throated Sunbird
- Anthreptes malacensis malacensis C
A
single male was seen at Kuala Tembeling on the 25th and a pair were seen at
Taman Negara on the 27th.
2374. Red-throated Sunbird -
Anthreptes rhodolaema C
A
family party of 3 were seen in a flowering tree along the River Trail at Taman
Negara on the 29th and 30th and the male was again present there on the 2nd.
2375. Ruby-cheeked Sunbird -
Anthreptes singalensis singalensis C
A
party of 3 were seen along the Ridge Trail at Panti on the 13th and 2 were seen
at the start of the trail leading to the Canopy Walkway on the 30th.
2376. Purple-naped Sunbird -
Hypogramma hypogrammicum nuchale C
A
female was seen at Pasoh on the 17th and a single bird was seen at Taman Negara
on the 1st.
2397. Black-throated Sunbird
- Aethopyga saturata wrayi C
Single
males were seen on three dates at Fraser's Hill visiting flowers around the
town itself.
2398. Crimson Sunbird -
Aethopyga siparaja siparaja C
A
single male was seen at the Hutun Panti Clearing on the 13th.
2402. Little Spiderhunter -
Arachnothera longirostra cinireicollis C
Pairs
were seen at Taman Negara on five dates being most frequently encountered along
the River Trail.
2404. Long-billed
Spiderhunter - Arachnothera robusta robusta C
A
pair were seen in a flowering tree in the HQ Clearing at Taman Negara on the
30th but probably much overlooked as we spent little time studying the
Spiderhunters here or elsewhere.
2405. Spectacled
Spiderhunter - Arachnothera flavigaster C
A
single bird was seen at Panti on the 13th and 3 were seen at the Taman Negara
HQ on the 30th.
2406. Yellow-eared Spiderhunter
- Arachnothera chrysogenys chrysogenys C
A
single individual was seen at Panti on the 13th.
2408. Grey-breasted
Spiderhunter - Arachnothera affinis modesta C
Around
3 were seen on six dates at the Taman Negara HQ.
2410. Streaked Spiderhunter
- Arachnothera magna magna C
At
Fraser's Hill 2 were seen on both the 20th and the 22nd with the Bishop's Trail
and the town itself being reliable sites.
2419. Eurasian Tree Sparrow
- Passer montanus malaccensis C
Very
common on Singapore but only seen in small numbers on three dates in Malaysia .
2433. Yellow Wagtail -
Motacilla flava C
Singles
were seen at the Seragoon Sewage Farm on the 11th, the Tuas Grasslands on the
12th and on the boat trip into Taman Negara on the 25th.
2436. Paddyfield Pipit -
Anthus rufulus malayensis C
On
Singapore 3 were seen on the 11th and 15 the following day and 2 were seen on
the boat trip out of Taman Negara on the 3rd.
2462. Baya Weaver - Ploceus
philippinus infortunatus C
At
Seragoon Sewage Farm 2 breeding plumaged males were seen nest building on the
11th.
2476. White-rumped Munia -
Lonchura striata subsquamicollis C
DC
saw a single bird around 6 km along the road the K. Kubu Baharu from the Gap on
the 22nd.
2481. Scaly-breasted Munia -
Lonchura punctulata fretensis C
A
party of around 12 were seen at the Seragoon Sewage Farm on the 11th.
2486. White-headed Munia -
Lonchura maja maja C
A
pair were seen at the Seragoon Sewage Farm on Singapore on the 11th.
Lesser Bird of
ParadiseParadisaea minor
A
single female was tentatively identified in the Singapore Botanic Gardens! Ed had previously seen it there a couple of
years ago.
References used in the
Report (in addition to those already cited) :
Collar, N.J., Crosby, M.J. and Stattersfield, A.J. (1994) Birds to Watch 2, The World List of Threatened Birds. Cambridge: Birdlife International.
