Bird Site - Bukit Larut Taiping Perak March 2026

 After getting our target bird  in Bukit Mertajam we adjourn to Taiping to  check out the bird life which is famed for the visiting violet cuckoo and emerald cuckoo. The place is now having fruits trees bearing ripening fruits which are attracting many species of bulbuls, the Asian Fairy Bluebird, Leafbird. The highlight was the Red-throated Barbet in splendor colorful head. It was very responsive to the bird call by Dr C. 

Red-throated Barbet 

 

Below a pair of AF Bluebird were also feeding amongst the Scaly breasted, Black-headed, Buff chested, Greybreasted and Red-eyed Bulbuls 

Asian Fairy Bluebird in close encounter

The low lying Macaranga tree give plenty of opportunities of shooting these birds up close and some more eye level. You guys must not miss the opportunity to get these frugivorous in full frame. 

Meanwhile in another location we chance on the rarity of the Malayan Night Heron Subadult in none breeding plummage. Thank you Dr C for the experience Thought not a lifer it is a good find.

The various bulbuls  that we mange some good photos are as below.

Female Asian Blue