If it stays put this way it will be difficult to spot this bird in a dark forest due to its jet-black frontal feathers.
Unless it moves to show its blue shinning feathers.
This is another male lurking nearby.
A simply magnificent bird.
Monday, 29 August 2011
Asian Fairy Bluebird (Irena puella)
Asian Fairy Bluebird is a beautiful bird. Male has sapphire-blue feathers on its back while its front from neck to belly region are predominantly black. Despite its deep rich blue feathers, it may be difficult to spot these birds in the jungle. According to Wikipedia, Asian Fairy Bluebird are close relatives to ioras and leafbirds. It can be seen in plantations, rural kampungs and forest up to 1900m but more often at regions around 850m - 1200m. Locally named as "burung dendang gajah" is a fully protected bird. Although listed as "least concern" by Birdlife International, you won't be able to see this bird in all trails or all the time. Here are some of its pictures (all are males) which i have managed to shoot when it came down from its usual canopy home for its morning breakfast of wild berries...
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