Malaysian Hill Partridge

Malaysian Hill Partridge (or Campbell's Hill partridge)

砍氏山鹧鸪

This “Partridge Family” of six obviously do not know that they are already celebrities of international status. We met groups of birders from China, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Singapore and locally from Penang, Kuala Kangsar, Ipoh, KL, Kuantan and Johor Bahru just to catch a sight of this family. Many waited for hours and likely days to snap photos of their stars.

First day, we waited for 3 hours only to be driven off by an abrupt rain showers that soaked our clothes and whole bodies. Second day, with the advice from our experienced birder friend, we went at the right time and successfully got the images of the birds without the hassle of having to tussle for a strategic camera position against the groups of international enthusiasts.

The grey and brownish colors of the feathers that matches well with the surroundings are meant more as a camouflage to me. Yet the color patterns and matchings are smooth and pleasing to our eyes.

(8/5/2016, Fraser’s Hill)

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