Coppersmith Barbet
Takur Akar
Coppersmith Barbet, Takur Akar, Megalaima haemacephala
This species got its name because the calls is like a sound of coppersmith’s hammer. The first time I encounter this birds, it is perching high on a tree, too far for my lens. Usually can be found in scattered trees of open country, secondary growth and gardens. One need to be patient for it to comes down to lower level for a good shots. A tree with a lots of fruits got better chances to find this species. Look high up on trees in the gardens early in the morning. You might find it sitting on the top for a long period of time. This one is feasting among other species on fruiting Ficus benjamina tree. Give me ample time to focus and shot.
Pokok Ficus benjamina yang sedang berbuah jadi tumpuan pelbagai spesis burung. Kebetulan terjumpa pokok ini dan peluang yang jarang diperolehi ini saya gunakan sepenuhnya dengan menunggu berdekatan. Dalam kiraan saya ada 13 spesis datang hinggap sepanjang saya menunggu, Takur Akar ini adalah salah satu darinya.
Exif: f /8, 1/800, ISO 800, focal length 350mm, Cik Canon EOS 50D, lens Canon 100-400mm, handheld
Coppersmith Barbet
Takur Akar
Coppersmith Barbet, Takur Akar, Megalaima haemacephala
This species got its name because the calls is like a sound of coppersmith’s hammer. The first time I encounter this birds, it is perching high on a tree, too far for my lens. Usually can be found in scattered trees of open country, secondary growth and gardens. One need to be patient for it to comes down to lower level for a good shots. A tree with a lots of fruits got better chances to find this species. Look high up on trees in the gardens early in the morning. You might find it sitting on the top for a long period of time. This one is feasting among other species on fruiting Ficus benjamina tree. Give me ample time to focus and shot.
Pokok Ficus benjamina yang sedang berbuah jadi tumpuan pelbagai spesis burung. Kebetulan terjumpa pokok ini dan peluang yang jarang diperolehi ini saya gunakan sepenuhnya dengan menunggu berdekatan. Dalam kiraan saya ada 13 spesis datang hinggap sepanjang saya menunggu, Takur Akar ini adalah salah satu darinya.
Exif: f /8, 1/800, ISO 800, focal length 350mm, Cik Canon EOS 50D, lens Canon 100-400mm, handheld