I missed the last year's sighting in Pulau Burung in 2013. Glad they returned and landed in Malim Nawar which 30 odd km from my Ipoh hometown. Thanks to Lean and wifey for their bird luck last weekend I got to get this pair of Garganey. They are migratory bird and consider rare visitor from Europe or West Asia. The usual ones are the cotton pygmy and the whistling duck. Seen flying in front is a more rarity - Northern Shoveler. Last year the Tufted Duck dropped in and I hope to see the Masked Finfoot some day in Malim Nawar soooon.
The adult male is unmistakable, with its brown head and breast with a broad white crescent over the eye. The rest of the plumage is grey, with loose grey scapular feathers It has a grey bill and legs. In flight it shows a pale blue speculum with a white border. When swimming it will show prominent white edges on its tertials. His crown (anatomy)is dark and face is reddish-brown.
These birds are dedicated to this avid birding couple.......Thanks Lean
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